The Acta Diurna

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle the Right Way

Alabama is ranked eighth-worst in the country at recycling. Contrary to popular belief, this isn’t solely due to the fact that people aren’t making efforts to recycle. People are simply not recycling correctly.

The EU's Worst Border Crisis: Belarus Shows How Bad Plans Have Bad Consequences

You might've heard about this crisis a few weeks back, and the roots of the problem are still there. Some observers say it hasn't been caused so much by immigration as by a dictator who needs scapegoats and wants to hurt the European Union and NATO. Regardless, people are suffering. The Acta Diurna's Caroline Reddington has more.

El Chapo's Son's Arrest and the Way it has Changed the Political Climate in Mexico

Why are criminals allowed to run free because they have power? Alden DuMontier discusses Ovidio Guzmán's recent arrest, the way it has affected Mexico, and what it says about government corruption around the world.

Carp-Caused Chaos Coming Closer: An Invasive Species Is Here

If you fish, you might know about this, and you probably don't like it. Alden DuMontier explains why a carp can cause so much chaos.

So Where Are All These Intelligent Aliens? Read the Piece, Take the Poll

The possibility of life on other planets has intrigued thinkers for centuries. Seventh-grade thinker Vivaan Dudeja wants to know what YOU think. Take the poll after you read the piece.