Calissa Jones
Every day, we’re bombarded with negativity. Politics, social media, Netflix cancelling your favorite show. We’ve all been there; it’s a damper on your spirit. But news doesn’t need to be that way. It can be positive, uplifting, and hopeful. That’s exactly what https://www.positive.news/ is all about: spreading the spirit of happiness. As a taste of what all this can entail, we’ve compiled a list of a few articles we think you should check out to fix the dullness of your average February afternoon.
What Went Right In 2018
2018 was rough, most of us can agree. National tragedies, severe natural weather, and politics made the year seem as if it would never end. But we got through it, and, more importantly, we still accomplished major goals and persevered through the troubles. In this article, the author compiles 20 different achievements the world made, such as proving the recovery of the ozone layer (pictured) and all the firsts in the US midterm elections with diverse candidates. If you are searching for a bunch of small bits of positivity to brighten your day, look no further with this article.
Sunlight Express: The Solar-Powered Train
For anyone who has been following the Mustang Roundup news, you know that we’ve previously focused a story on conserving natural resources and helping nature. In this article, that is the exact subject matter. Published on February 11, 2019, this piece entails the story of a cutting-edge solar-powered train located in coastal New South Wales, Byron Bay. Highlighting the technological and environmental advances, journalist Oliver Balch will give you hope for nature’s sake. If you do find this article interesting, just follow the ‘environment’ tag at the bottom of their website to see related posts.
Three Good Things: Inspiring Choirs and Music Groups
Another thing this news site focuses on: inspiring true stories. In this case, the article (published this Valentine’s Day) showcases three singing groups, each focused on helping a particular problem in life. We won’t spoil those three reasons, but we promise if you check it out, you’ll experience a bit of a heartwarming feeling- perfect to battle the bitter cold winds outside your window.
The positivity that exists out in the world is in no short supply- you just have to know where to look. Luckily, https://www.positive.news does the hard work for you. Normally, we wouldn’t promote a news source that isn’t our own, but everyone could use a bit more happiness in their lives, no matter the source. In turn, we’ll start sharing our own stories of positivity and encouragement to help you get through this school year. We’re here for you.