Even though COVID-19 has impacted several businesses and has caused tremendous job losses, there are still big corporations that are thriving during this time. An example of this is Amazon. Amazon flourished…
Author: Mary Anne Lou T. Tolentino
Social Media Platforms Are Dangerous
This year Netflix released an original film called the Social Dilemma which addressed that social media networks like Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest are able to collect massive amounts of data. In short,…
Florida Official Calls Out Mayor
I recently watched a video on Instagram where a Florida official calls out their mayor for not taking the right precautions and decisions to this pandemic. The video is called “‘You failed…
Loss In Revenue Causes Companies and Individuals Unable to Make Payments
A recent Wall Street Journal article discussed how a company named WeWork is skipping their rental payments. WeWork is trying to renegotiate their leases with landlords and stated that they are trying…
Food Stamps Recipients Unable to Grocery Shop Online
A few days ago, Chicago Tribune released an article about how food stamp recipients being at-risk for Coronavirus. The article discusses a single father of six kids and why he fears going…
Essential Workers Are Most at Risk During Pandemic
Our government has taken precautions to try and reduce the spread of the virus as much as possible. Many places have closed down like the Lakefront, parks, entertainment venues, malls, and dine-in…
Mental Health and the Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are required to stay home and practice social distancing. During these trying times, I think it’s important we focus on our mental health. Staying inside for long…
Illinois Quarantine: The Importance of the Stay-At-Home Order
The COVID-19 has strongly impacted our daily routines and I believe the Illinois government is making the right decision in making Illinois residents stay at home. On March 20, Governor J.B. Pritzker…
COVID-19 Fear
If you look at the news, you will see several different articles about the COVID-19. This virus started in Wu Han, China. A few months ago, the virus was rapidly spreading in…
Amazon Creates Cashierless Supermarket
Technological advancement in our time has been growing rapidly; even as we speak, more advancements are being made. Technology is created so the way we live is more convenient for us, but…