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Perspective: Mount Kenya's Risky Adventure
As the mountain’s ecosystems weaken due to increased tourism, its future looks uncertain, especially with failing governmental stewardship.

Kang-Chun Cheng
Sep 11, 202410 min read


Rhysea Agrawal Named The Xylom's New Managing Editor
Agrawal will lead the newsroom while Editor-in-Chief Alex Ip goes on sabbatical, returns as Publisher and Editor in early October

Alex Ip
Aug 5, 20243 min read


Who's Taking A Million Gallons of Water from Memphis A Day? Elon Musk.
“We continue to be left depleted, especially in already vulnerable communities,”

Ashli Blow, MLK50
Jul 29, 20248 min read


This Barbie Is... A Dolled-Up Wax Cadaver?
Perhaps I spoke too soon when I said the Anatomical Venus filled me with pride. What if we haven’t come as far as I thought we had?

Ellie Rose Mattoon
Jul 26, 202413 min read


Aquafarmers are Fighting A Losing Battle to Keep Algae from Ruining Their Shellfish
Harmful algal blooms are not only detrimental to human life but can also kill fish and other aquatic life that humans require for food.

Bárbara Pinho
Jul 15, 20244 min read


Perspective: For This Desire, I Choose The Sun
I chose Nchuanwu to mean ‘To chase the sun’. It is more romantic, and more true to me because everything on Earth happens under the sun.

Roseline Mgbodichinma Anya Okorie
Jun 7, 20245 min read


The Xylom Wins an Atlanta Press Club Award for Excellence
The Atlanta Press Club Awards of Excellence recognizes Atlanta-area journalists for the highest caliber work within a calendar year.

The Xylom
May 1, 20243 min read


In Rural Western Uganda, A Tree-Planting Initiative Shows Signs of Life
“That’s where the love begins — from the local man. The connection increases the desire to protect them later on.”

Kang-Chun Cheng
Apr 16, 20247 min read


Perspective: Am I Invasive?
After all, kudzu’s war with cultural perception in the States is something I identify with.

Ayurella Horn-Muller
Mar 26, 20248 min read
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