Tuesday September 18, 2018
Volume 57 Issue 2
SCREENGRAB VIA REDDIT/SGTVERITAS Aggressive Florence winds tear up an American flag. Disasters like this are becoming more common because of the world’s dependability on the Ocean’s water. VINCENT FRANCO Photo Editor
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Due to a constantly warming planet, towering waves of tsunamis could become more of a problem than ever before. According to scientist, one of largest tsunamis ever recorded hit Taan Fjord, Alaska in 2015. This specific tsunami
measured 193 meters, thats twice the size of Big Ben, spanning over a mile of land and was caused by melting glaciers. The Tyndall Glacier, which scientists claim to be the reason for the tsunami, is said to have released about 180 million tonnes (about 2,000 pounds) of rock into the ocean as result of the
debris coming loose from the melting ice. Researchers are blaming Global Warming for this natural disaster and say that it could be the start of a trend. In the journal, Nature, 32 experts on climate change and global warming are saying that if landslides on these glaciers are to be a recurring event, then
coastal cities could be in danger. Especially with sea levels growing gradually. It would only take about half a meter of sea level to rise for tsunamis to become something to worry about. This is predicted to happen by 2060, three feet by 2100. With mostly remote areas being affected now, polar regions with residents
have been touched by such disasters. In 2017 four people were killed in a tiny settlement by Nuugaatsiaq, Greensland due to a massive wave caused by another landslide. As of now all researchers can do is keep a close eye on such events to get a better understanding of how they work.
Cut the Wait and Pay Ahead Using Rio Cafe Ness App
ERIKA SUAREZ
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Rio Café brings you the Ness app. An innovative way to order your food at any time to pick up later. Angela Bunyachatpirom, who also goes by “Maam” is Rio Café’s manager and has big plans for the café. Rio Café put their first test run on the app last week, to avoid having any glitches or problems when the app is up. And so far, it is running smooth. The biggest takeaway is a student can order food during class and have a set time for pick up. Through Ness, you can either pay now or at pick up. A notification appears when the order is ready and there are no added fees when ordering. If you like your sandwich without mayo, you can add additional requests in the request box. The pickup loca-
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ERIKA SUAREZ Rio Cafe Ness App a fast and easy way to order your food and save time.
tion is found at the register, in front of Starbucks Coffee. A name is needed to verify your order. One of the problems students had before the App
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came to be, was ordering their meal caused them to be late to class. Yeffry Funez, a Forensics major said, “I was late to class once for ordering a meat
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sandwich. I waited about 15 to 20 minutes and I was very “Hangry” at that point.” Not only is it beneficial for the students, but for the school’s staff as well. It’s con-
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venient, it’s fast, what more can you ask for? The café’s big plans are adding more to the menu, possibly next semester. Adding more flavors for crepes like red velvet, green tea, and desserts such as mochi and deep-fried ice cream. Pancakes or French toast might be added to the breakfast menu and seafood dishes for lunch. Maam’s endearing personality shows how much she cares for the students. Making sure they’re content with the food offered. Soon there will be a comment box where students or staff can provide any suggestions and concerns over the quality of the food, customer service, and food choices. Communication is key, and the idea brings great effort in working with everyone’s desires. The Ness App is now available for download on IOS or Android.
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