The H-1B program applies to non-immigrant workers hired by employers in specialty occupations without undermining the salaries or workplace conditions of U.S. workers (American Immigration Council). The intent of allowing non-immigrant workers to work in the U.S. with H-1B visas is to help employers who cannot obtain needed skills from the U.S. workforce by providing temporary employment of qualified individuals. According to a recent study, … Continue reading The H-1B Program
Economic policy is fundamentally based on the system of trade-offs. Considering any legislation and aiming to determine whether it is objectively helpful or harmful is dependent on values in a particular society in a particular time period and governed and populated by particular individuals (Goodman). Considering the immense spectrum of ideology that is predominant today, no policy can be singularly positive or negative. This notion … Continue reading Defining Economic Policy and Protectionism: A 21st Century Examination of the Jones Act
China trades for a lot of soybeans. In 2023 alone, the country imported over 87 billion kilograms of soybeans, equivalent to more than $ 59 million in value. The country relies on Brazil for most of its product, but the US, Argentina, Canada, and the Russian Federation also provide significant amounts of beans for the country. For American soybean farmers, China is the majority buyer … Continue reading Soybean Farmers & America’s Hidden Crisis
Do you go nuts for squirrels? Want to learn more about the cute creatures that play a key role in our ecosystem? If so, you’ve come to the right place! This is the first installment of my new series Squirrels of Michigan, in which I’ll discuss the different types of squirrels that call our state home. According to the DNR, nine members of the Sciuridae … Continue reading Squirrels of Michigan #1: Terrific Tree Squirrels
Editor’s Note: there are multiple reputable sources that are cited such as the IRS, however the views expressed in this article are the opinions of the author. Taxes, although crucial for providing essential services to the nation, can become a financial burden for many Americans as they grudgingly file tax returns, or receive paychecks with a large portion already taken out and sent to the … Continue reading Opinion: Tax Avoidance in the Ultrarich Population
Recently, a study at the University of Guelph in Canada revealed a find that’s simply un-bee-livable. Bumblebee queens can survive underwater! This discovery came about completely by accident. Ecologist Sabrina Rondeau was initially researching the effects of pesticides on eastern bumblebees. Part of her study included keeping hibernating queen bees in refrigerated tubes of soil, to replicate the conditions of their regular hibernating environments. However, … Continue reading An Exciting New Discovery About Bumblebees
On June 2, 2022, President Biden confronted the people of the United States in a public address, reflecting on the recent tragedies involving gun violence across the nation. The President focused his attention on voicing his view on the matter, urging the implementation of potential solutions to the problem at hand. These solutions include the banning of assault weapons, the increasing the minimum age requirement … Continue reading The Debate On Gun Control
The Grand River is a fixture in the downtown Grand Rapids area, the reason we have our name, and the reason our city grew here in the first place. Ever since the 1990s, and really gaining traction in 2010, there has been a project that aims to restore the rapids that we are named for and make the river more accessible to public use. It … Continue reading Restoration of the Rapids
Introduction When scrolling through this week’s publication, this article might seem like the most random one of all. Why does a lobster’s nervous system even matter? Well, not only are lobsters some of the most fascinating creatures on this planet, but their surprisingly complex nervous systems, comparable to those of humans, are not only the foundations of multiple research studies, but the origin of the … Continue reading The Complex Nervous Systems of Lobsters
These giant seabirds have the longest wingspan of any seabird, ranging from 6.5 to 11 feet wide. They are known for their massive body weight of 22 pounds, and average life span of 50 years. You don’t have to get a close-up look in order to see their unmissable slender wings that make them excellent gliders. Any guesses about which great flying creature I am … Continue reading All About Albatrosses
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