Mao Tse-tung is one of the most important political leaders of the 20th century, and through his revolutionary leadership and state-building efforts, he shaped the course of modern Chinese history. As the main architect of the People's Republic of China, Mao worked to end decades of civil war and foreign invasion, while instituting a new political order. Mao's leadership combined ideological commitment with strategic pragmatism, which allowed the Chinese Communist Party to mo

In the National Hockey League, or the NHL, the Stanley Cup is awarded to the playoff champion team of the year, whose name is engraved onto the cup. There are more than 3,400 names on the cup today. There are many traditions with the Stanley Cup; examples include drinking champagne from the cup, each player in the winning team could keep the cup for a day, and more. Each year, sixteen hockey teams in the USA qualify for the initial playoff bracket. First, the top three teams

Two more Antarctic animals are now classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species– the emperor penguin and the Antarctic fur seal. In a press release on April 9th, the IUCN reported that the emperor penguin has been moved from Near Threatened to Endangered, and the Antarctic fur seal has been moved from Least Concern to Endangered. The IUCN Red List is the “world's most comprehensive information source o

In the last few weeks, the White House’s East Wing has been torn down to make way for a massive renovation project. Sparking mixed waves of support and controversy among the public, the rubble will be cleared to make room for a new White House ballroom, seating around 1,000 people. The modernization of the White House raises a few questions: the project’s legality, its source of funding, and its legacy. Now, citizens and government members are faced with the question of histo

When most people think of Greenland, they view it as a large, icy island that doesn’t really show up in the news. But recently, the territory has been in the spotlight as US President Donald Trump fights to acquire it. Greenland is a territory that has been owned by Denmark since 1721, when Hans Egede established a colony there. It has around 56,000 people who are mostly Inuits with Danes, and key industries being science and fishing. For a long time, the territory has been

As of February 28, 2026, the U.S. launched airstrikes against Iran. They targeted military, government, and nuclear sites. This was called Operation Epic Fury, and the purpose of it was to ensure that “Iran shouldn’t have nuclear weapons”. This resulted in thousands of people being killed, including Iranian citizens. The U.S. involvement in Iran was a mistake and unjustified for several reasons. The following strong arguments show that the U.S. should not be attacking Iran, e

The Epstein files have had an impact on Britain. They show connections between people and Jeffrey Epstein. This has caused a lot of problems for the government, society and institutions. It started with some documents about a financier who did things.. It quickly became a big issue for the whole country. People are now asking questions about who is responsible, who gets special treatment and if we can trust the people in charge. In politics a lot of big names have been in tro

The Dodgers have won the last two world series. They are also the front runners for this season, with the addition of Mets star closer, Edwin Diaz and Cubs left fielder, Kyle Tucker. The Yankees have had a solid offseason by resigning Cody Bellinger, a great power hitter.Framber Valdez going to the tigers builds a strong starting rotation with valdez and skubal bolstering the rotation.The Mets have also had a solid offseason by getting Bo Bichette, a slugging Bluejay, and Lui

Every year, schools, nursing homes, and neighborhoods become hotspots for illness during flu season. Most people prepare for the flu, which comes with coughs, fevers, and other familiar symptoms. However, another virus often spreads concurrently: norovirus. Unlike influenza, which affects the lungs and respiratory system, norovirus targets the stomach and intestines. It is one of the most common reasons behind gastroenteritis, which affects millions of people every year. Indi

The Golden Globes are one of the most honored awards of the movie and television industry. The 83rd annual Golden Globes ceremony was hosted at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills California on Sunday, January 11th, 2026. Hosted by Nikki Glazer, an actress and stand-up comedian who has held the awards ceremony for 2 consecutive years, the Golden Globes have 28 categories; 15 of which covering movies and film, and the other 12 covering television. Some of the awards incl

Lately, the United States has just invaded Venezuela. It has never been thought of, as Venezuela hasn’t really harmed the US or our national security So let's dive into what really happened. What followed was a very short invasion, B-12 bombers, F-22s, F/A-18s, and many more went and bombed strategic places in Venezuela, followed by a ground invasion which quickly arrested the President of Venezuela and his wife, accused of dealing drugs. The US attacked Fuerte Tiuna, a milit

No one likes paying for something that isn’t theirs. And New York has been trying to lower our dependence on natural gas for energy. So what law connects these two? Law S.8417/A.888 does. This law, signed by Governor Hochul on December 19, 2025, repeals New York State’s old “100 foot rule” for gas subsidies. The “100 foot rule” has been in the public service law of New York for over 40 years. It required any residential building within 100 feet of an existing gas line to be

The phrase ‘67’ has become a norm in everyday life. Young students have begun to say it all the time. The original ‘67’ kid keeps talking about it over and over. Where did ‘67’ originate? Well, it originally started as a song called ‘Doot Doot’ by Skrilla, as it refers to 67th Street in Chicago. Then, the meaning of ‘67’ transferred to the height of basketball player LaMelo Ball; he is 6 feet and 7 inches. 67 is just a playful (and possibly stupid) trend. It really has no

The Student Council (StuCo) has been a part of BASIS student life for years. It allows students a voice in how their school is run, and to bring up important issues in their school community. Last year, StuCo was responsible for changing many things around the school, such as planning an eighth grade sushi night, getting out lunch for the 6th and 7th grade, and implementing the extremely popular extended out lunch. StuCo is proctored by Ms. Dickens, and is made up of one re

This article was initially written on October 27, 2025. The content may be slightly out of date. As September draws to a close, the NYC mayoral election grows closer and closer. After a tumultuous round of primaries, New York residents are faced with three candidates in a decisive election that could determine the city’s future. On June 24, the Democratic primaries ended with political newcomer Zohran Mamdani winning in a narrow victory, defeating opponent Andrew Cuomo with

Since fall of 2024, several states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration regarding their attempted deployment of the National Guard across the country for domestic law enforcement. The lawsuit questions the extent of the President's authority to deploy Guard troops within U.S. borders and debates the balance of power between the federal government and the states. DC: In September 2025, Washington D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwal