Climate change is a massive problem that will have a lasting impact on planet Earth, yet it remains unaddressed. Any hope of preventing the already treacherous issue lies with us, the next generation....

Baptist minister, civil rights activist, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and national hero, Martin Luther King Jr. changed the shape of the 20th century by dedicating his life to the equality and justice of...

Kwanzaa, cherished amongst African- Americans, celebrates family and unity. Though, many are unaware of the history of this treasured holiday. Heri za Kwanzaa! Or “Happy Kwanzaa” in English. Kwanzaa...

Hanukkah is one of the most celebrated Jewish holidays in the world, but have you ever stopped and wondered how Hanukkah came to be?  Hanukkah is one of many Jewish holidays not mentioned in the Bible....

The history of Thanksgiving is no secret to the students at Zachary High, but let's dive in a little deeper. The first Thanksgiving that took place in the United States was in 1621. The Plymouth colonists,...

Spooky season is upon us! Décor, costumes, fall fest, and many Halloween festivities are under way, but who started the scariest holiday of the year? Well, it dates back 2,000 years! Halloween’s origin...

This Halloween parents are advised to be on the lookout for rainbow fentanyl. Fentanyl is a highly addictive synthetic opioid.  This particular type of fentanyl gets its name from its bright colors,...

How one girl ignited protests all over the world  Over the past two weeks, the name “Mahsa Amini” has become familiar to everyone. The twenty-two-year-old woman was visiting Tehran, a city in Iran,...

October is not all scary and fun, it is also a very important month that has been dedicated to breast cancer.  Breast cancer awareness month all started in 1985 with a partnership between the American...

Monkeypox is the talk around the world. Here’s what you need to know.    The History of Monkeypox  Monkeypox is a rare disease that is usually found in rats, mice, or nonhuman primates, such...