Some birthdays are more common than others in the United States. In particular, of the 10 most common birthdays, nine are in September. This article explores three reasons why US birth rates vary throughout the year. | Read More →

What is the correlation between inflation and unemployment? This macroeconomic theory of the Phillips Curve has, in the past, shown an inverse correlation between inflation and unemployment, but what kind of signals does this send to individuals and firms? Furthermore, this article explores some of the recent problems with relying too much on the Phillips Curve as an indication of the labour market. | Read More →

Does how driven to pursue status or likable you are matter? Apparently, it does. This article looks at the two types of popularity identified by science and how they influence your happiness, relationships, and well-being. How to be more likable if you suspect you’re the wrong type of popular is explained. Plus, how it’s fine to enjoy both wealth and likability combined is mentioned. Research sources appear after the article. | Read More →

This article explains why people who care for one another quarrel and how to stop. Painful arguments cause relationship breakdowns, but they can be avoided once you learn the key to remaining calm and focused. How people get hooked into arguing, and the simplest way to stay open-minded and free from anxiety when the potential to quarrel arises is described. | Read More →

When it comes to driving, most claim that distracted driving has become a hot issue as of late. Some risks for distracted driving include eating, putting on makeup, texting, smoking and reading. Student Katrina Ranchold lost one of her friends in an accident due to distracted driving, and so she stepped up to help stop this trend. Along with the help of some great corporations, Ranchold's newly formed EGHS group was able to survey her class to find out what they knew about distracted driving. As an effort to inform other drivers, the EGHS Safety Group has held several successful pledge drives. | Read More →

Feminism is clouded by negative stereotypes about who feminists are, what they want, and what they believe. This article describes some common myths about feminism and debunks them, explaining where they came from and what the reality is. | Read More →