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This article was written by Eileen Wu. Overview Lunar New Year is celebrated on the first day of the lunisolar calendar each year. As such, its date varies in the Gregorian calendar, but the date typically falls between late December and early March. This year, Lunar New Year will be observed on February 17, 2026.…
This year, Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, happens to occur in the third week of October. For many students, this was an unfortunate coincidence, as the end of October marks the end of the first quarter for many schools. This means that students are busy with end-of-term projects and exams, giving them little time…
At his kickoff event for next year’s election cycle, Dr. Chao Wu used a throwback to look toward the future. Eight years ago, Wu, a Chinese-American data scientist, kicked off his campaign for a seat on the Howard County Board of Education. Three years ago, after serving four years on the school board, he won…
Introduction to the Mid-Autumn FestivalThe Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) is a traditional Chinese holiday that is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar (colloquially known as the lunar calendar). On the Gregorian calendar, the Mid-Autumn Festival typically falls in September or October. In 2025, the Mid-Autumn Festival is on…
Several weeks ago, President Donald Trump issued a new executive order requiring H-1B visa applicants to pay a one-time fine of $ 10,000. The five-figure number stands out — but who is paying this fee? What does an H-1B do? And who will this change affect? Overview of the H-1B Visa Program Generally, citizens of…
With well-done visuals and stunning music, KPop Demon Hunters burst onto the movie scene a few months ago to instant fame. It has since broken the record for most watched Netflix movie with over 266 million views. The movie has beat some of Netflix’s hottest shows in view count, as well, including Squid Games and…
🎧 NEW: We’ve created a podcast to discuss the main ideas of the article, which you can listen to here! By early 2023, after the advent of ChatGPT, most people had become aware of AI. Generative AI has become entrenched in daily life, with all major tech companies developing and embedding their own AI in browsers:…
Introduction The Department of Education may face danger under the Trump administration. In an interview on X, Trump told Elon Musk that “I want to close up the Department of Education, move education back to the states.” Contrary to Trump’s bold promise, it would be almost impossible to actually abolish the Department of Education. Doing…
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