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Imminent Deforestation

Imminent Deforestation

Maricela Francisco, Reporter March 2, 2023

Deforestation is the removal of trees for human needs, where it will be the conversion of forest to another land that will be used for things such as cities, towns, agriculture, etc. Natural ecosystems...

Global Warming

Global Warming

March 2, 2023

  Reporter | Emma Croxford  Global warming is the warming of the planet's overall temperature and climate. The temperature of the planet has increased over the past hundred years by 1.0 degrees....

Elon Musk Buys Twitter, Things Immediately Go Downhill

Elon Musk Buys Twitter, Things Immediately Go Downhill

Gwen Owen, Reporter, Graphic Designer November 17, 2022

On October 27, Elon Musk walked into Twitter’s HQ carrying a sink. He tweeted a video of this with the caption “let that sink in,” then changed his bio to “chief twit.” This was his way of telling...

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Why So Many People Use Windows XP Today!

Diamond M. Garcia, Editor in Chief 2021-2022 May 26, 2022
Last year when I wrote the story of Windows XP’s Development history back in November, a number of people and close friends reached out to me and were curious about whether or not I use Windows XP. Although it is very nostalgic, I don’t use it for obvious security reasons. Nevertheless, I was surprised to find out that many end-users still use Windows XP.
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What is 5G C-Band, Is it a BIG Deal?

Diamond M. Garcia, Editor in Chief 2021-2022 March 2, 2022
Just recently here in the United States, cell phone carriers were able to switch on what is called C-Band 5G. Believe it or not, this is important.  You may have heard of it in news outlets covering C-Band, but not acknowledging what it is.
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Data Breaches Happen More Often Than You Think!

Diamond M. Garcia, Editor in Chief 2021-2022 February 16, 2022
On a global basis, 30,000 websites are hacked daily. 64% of companies worldwide have experienced at least one form of a cyber attack.
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How to Save Your Inbox From Phishing & Malware.

Diamond M. Garcia, Editor in Chief 2021-2022 January 19, 2022
On average, over 8 billion scam e-mails are sent in the U.S. daily. This also includes empty e-mail scams.
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Protecting Yourself Online.

Diamond Garcia-Alvarez, Editor in Chief January 6, 2022
Since 2020, we have all become accustomed to spending time online more than usual. This means our cybersecurity is becoming more important. Ensuring that your passwords are as secure as possible provides more security. With so much of our lives online from banking, e-mails, and healthcare, It is important to make sure your digital identity is secure.
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What Is the Value to Bitcoin? Why Care?

Diamond M. Garcia, Editor in Chief 2021-2022 November 23, 2021

It is no secret that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are controversial. Some people believe that it’s a revolution in money, while others say that it’s a scam and should not have any value. However,...

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New Phone Scam Bypasses Two-Factor Authentication Security Codes.

Diamond M. Garcia, Editor in Chief 2021-2022 November 17, 2021

Unsurprisingly, there’s a new phone scam surfacing on the internet. This scam particularly focuses on Two-Factor Authentication. This security feature verifies your identity and ownership of an account...

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Windows 11 Microsoft’s Organized & Accessible OS — Until it Isn’t.

Diamond M. Garcia, Editor in Chief 2021-2022 November 5, 2021
A lot of people are asking the question “What is the point of Windows 11?” I personally have the same question and curiosity. Those who currently have or had the opportunity to navigate the OS, including myself from mid-September to now, support that question.
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The iPhone 13

Ashlyn Johnson, Reporter November 5, 2021

You have probably heard of the iPhone 13. If not then you're in luck because I am going to tell you all about it. The colors to choose from are: Pink, Blue, Black, White, Red, Gold, and Silver. It has...

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