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A Wonder of the Universe

Brian Cruz, Writer/Producer March 25, 2024

On April 8, 2024, the United States will experience a total solar eclipse. This eclipse will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the United States until 2044. A total solar eclipse occurs...

Elizabeth Cochran Seaman (1864-1922) adopted the pen name Nellie Bly to go undercover as an investigative journalist in the 1880s. She is best known for infiltrating an insane asylum on Blackwells Island in New York to expose the unfair treatment of patients. Her reporting led to New York City improving conditions for the mentally ill. The movie 10 Days in a Madhouse is based on her life.

The Story of “Nellie Bly”

March 22, 2024

Women’s History Month celebrates the magnificent achievements of women in the past and the things women can do in the future. The practice of gender equality, unfortunately, is rather new to society....

Feature: The Lingering Effects of Covid-19 on Teenagers

Feature: The Lingering Effects of Covid-19 on Teenagers

Ava Lewis, Writer/Producer March 22, 2024

As of May 11th 2023, the Covid-19 pandemic has been deemed officially over. This doesn’t mean that its effects have magically disappeared. Take for example every student that has experienced virtual...

British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood poses with one of her creations on May 5 1999, on display at Christies in Vienna with more than 20 dresses inspired by 18th century France.

A Punk Fashion Icon

Lilly Strickland, Writer/Producer March 22, 2024

It’s Fashion Month at ACIT, with our annual fashion show coming up on March 22nd at 6pm. The theme of the show is Fashion Outside the Frame. Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood was definitely an artist...

Panda have -- count them -- six digits to help grasp bamboo.

Conserving Pandas

David Guerrero, Writer March 14, 2024

It all starts with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), because in 1961 they made their official logo a Panda. This started Panda Day, which is March 16th every year. Pandas were loved by everyone back...

Urban transport in paper style arrangement.

Your Bus Driver is Part of Your Journey

David Guerrrero, Writer/Producer March 13, 2024

Most students take a bus to school at some point. Have you noticed that your bus trips take longer than they used to? Have you noticed your program takes less class trips? There’s a reason for that....

A photo of a mother working while occupying her child.

Working Mothers Day

Nasir Harvey, Writer/Producer March 13, 2024

National Working Mothers Day (NWMD) is a holiday that happens on March 12 each year. The term “working mothers” didn’t really occur until the 1940’s when World War II occurred. A lot of fathers...

Do you feel like your brain is unraveling? Maybe its time for some calming tunes.

Music & Mental Health

Grace Hernandez, Writer/Producer March 6, 2024

If you were to go around ACIT right now, more than a good percentage amongst the student body would have some sort of earbuds on. Whether it's headphones, AirPods, wires etc., many would have some sort...

Photo of John Quincy Adams between 1843-1848

Opinion – The Nations Most Unappreciated President

Josue Fonseca Juarez, Writer/Producer March 6, 2024

The United States of America has had 45 different presidents in its lifetime. Sure, we know and appreciate all the presidents that highlight everything America stands for, for example, Washington, Lincoln,...

My Sister, Jelean Juan in Deià Mallorca, Spain.

Life After ACIT

Mathew Juan, Writer/Producer March 6, 2024

Life after high school for students can be uncertain and, sometimes, even terrifying. Good advice is hard to come by. Our own family members have trouble telling us which way to go because they themselves...

Charlie Wiggins

“The Negro Speed King”

Brandon Alcantara, Writer/Producer March 6, 2024

Early Life Charlie Wiggins was born in Evansville, Indiana, on July 15, 1897, to two loving parents, Sport and Jennie Wiggins. The Ku Klux Klan was rooted in the area, so the Wiggins family lived in...

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The Truth About Oreos

Nasir Harvey, Writer/Producer March 6, 2024

Everyone knows and loves oreo and it may actually be someone's favorite snack. It’s easily recognized by its traditional design of two chocolate cookies filled with a creme filling. Not only is its design...

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