News outlets have spent the past several weeks covering preparations for the celebration of America's 250th anniversary. However, controversy surrounding the event's organizers, political connections and...

On November 30, 2022, OpenAI released ChatGPT, accelerating the AI boom that is now in full effect. AI has changed the way people write emails, complete work and even complete school assignments. It is...

As many of my classmates know, I have a passion for baking, with my most recent obsession being brownies. I set out to conduct an experiment with one simple question: Could ChatGPT create a better brownie...

i-Ready has been a part of many students’ experiences, but not everyone believes it is beneficial. After interviewing several students, a common theme emerged: many feel that i-Ready takes away valuable...

As of May 22, 2026, Birmingham Public Schools laid off approximately 15 employees because of budget cuts across the district. Employees affected by the layoffs were notified in advance, and two of them...

Schools are often described as the foundation for a successful future, but students remain divided on how well schools actually prepare young people for life after graduation. While schools provide academic...

Walking into high school for the first time can feel overwhelming for many freshmen. New classes, more difficult homework and meeting new people are just a few of the challenges students face during their...

As of May 2, 2026, Spirit Airlines officially operated its final flight. According to CNN, Spirit previously filed for bankruptcy twice, on Nov. 18, 2024, and Aug. 29, 2025. Although those bankruptcy filings...

On April 8, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners passed “Project Prove-It” with a vote of 13-4. The proposal began a nine-month program between Oakland County and security manufacturer Flock Safety/Flock...

Interested in going into government and politics in the future? Want to meet significant figures in Michigan government, such as Ketanji Brown Jackson, Elissa Slotkin and Rachel Scott? Senate Youth may...