This article was originally published on Downtown Devil On September 9 the Sierra Club ranked Arizona State University one of the most sustainable schools in the nation. In a ranking that surveyed 328 schools across the United States and Canada, Arizona State University ranked first in the “Cool Schools” category. The list of the Top …
What’s the deal with Buy Now, Pay Later
This article was originally published by YR Media As the school year draws near, college students across the country are buying furniture, clothes, decorations, books and anything else they may need. But all these purchases add up. And as the pandemic sets many young people back financially, we’re figuring out how to spend our money …
Instagram draws backlash after introducing ‘Sensitive Content Control’
This article was originally published by YR Media A new Instagram feature allows users to filter out “sensitive content” on certain posts. The social media platform’s Sensitive Content Control setting has three categories for users to filter select posts out of their explore tab: “Limit” (Instagram’s original default setting), “Allow” (users see more “sensitive” content) and “Limit …
Simone Biles prioritizes mental health, sits out another Olympic event
This article was originally published by YR Media People worldwide woke up shocked Wednesday, for a second consecutive day, to find out that the face of the United States Women’s gymnastics team, Simone Biles, had withdrawn from the individual event after sitting out the gymnastics team competition, citing mental health concerns. Biles, the 4-time gold medalist, …
What states are doing to incentivize vaccine distribution?
This article was originally published by YR Media Already fully vaccinated? Then you probably already know about some freebies major corporations are giving away to vaccinated customers. During the month of May, Budweiser, White Castle and Junior’s Cheesecake have been giving away some of their signature treats for free. While Krispy Kreme vows to offer free …
LAPD allows the use of facial recognition. Here is how it works
This article was originally published by YR Media Some Los Angeles residents and activists were alarmed earlier this year when the Los Angeles Police Commission allowed the continued use of facial recognition by the LAPD. The facial recognition system is operated by The Los Angeles County Regional Identification System [LACRIS], and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department …
Exclusive: What next year will look like at DHS
This article was originally published via the Dublin Shield The Dublin Unified School District has commenced planning for the 2021 – 2022 school year. In the time of COVID – 19, with so much uncertainty: here is what next year could look like at Dublin High School. It is expected that all levels of Secondary …
DHS Film Festival goes drive-in for 2021
This article was originally published via the Dublin Shield After nearly two years since the last in-person festival,Dublin High announced that they would be hosting their 7th annual film festival in person. The news comes after last year’s film festival was forced to go virtual due to COVID-19. Instead of hosting the event in DHS’s …
Mrs. Byrne announces plans for the Class of 2021 graduation
This article was originally published via the Dublin Shield On April 16th, DHS Principal Maureen Byrne formally announced that the Class of 2021 would have both an in-person and virtual graduation ceremony on May 28th—the last day of the 20-21 school year. The announcement comes as Alameda County enters the Orange Tier, which allows gyms, movie …
Gov. Newsom announces plan for June 15 reopening for the economy, schools
This article was originally published on the Dublin Shield Right before Spring Break, Dublin High School welcomed back a portion of its students to return to hybrid learning two days a week. The quest to formally reopen schools had been a key agenda item for the Dublin Unified School District since the pandemic began. The …