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Dilemmas at Dinner

Dilemmas at Dinner

Elizabeth Bisno December 3, 2019

Think back to your last Thanksgiving. As your family sits down to a delicious dinner, some distant second cousin three-times removed says, “Thank you for coming everyone, I’m glad you could all make...

Addressing the Dress Code

Addressing the Dress Code

Frances Carlson and Madeleine Nicks December 3, 2019

The dress code is a standard part of most institutions whether it is a private school, a public school, a Catholic school, or a company. Yet, that does not mean that there is one overarching, standard...

Tips for Tackling High School Homework: A Guide to Local Coffee Shops

Tips for Tackling High School Homework: A Guide to Local Coffee Shops

Elli Westmacott, Writer November 15, 2019

A few weeks ago I started high school and I’m already stressed about homework and projects. I have Biology worksheets, English essays, and math homework pretty much every night. I’m reading large textbooks...

Why Producing Music is this Generation’s New Video Game

Why Producing Music is this Generation’s New Video Game

Christian Branch, Writer November 12, 2019

Hip-hop is the new rock and roll for my generation. Kids learn about rappers before they hear any AC/DC. Part of it is because of social media, and part of it is due to just how popular the genre has become....

The Scary Implication of Morey’s Twitter Incident

The Scary Implication of Morey’s Twitter Incident

Boning (JZ) Zhang, Sports Co-Editor November 12, 2019

Daryl Morey’s tweet showing support for Hong Kong has claimed headlines and turned the HK protest into a global issue. Both sides, in this issue, have a compelling rationale behind their stances. Chinese...

What is #seniorseason?

What is #seniorseason?

Julia Guglielmo, Co-Business Manager November 5, 2019

The school year has kicked off and classes are underway. Freshmen are adapting to the upper school, Sophomores are in the midst of their high school career, Juniors have moved to a new quad, and Seniors,...

School Stress vs Your Skin

School Stress vs Your Skin

Madeleine Nicks September 16, 2019

Introduction With the end of school comes the beginning of summer. And with summer comes sun, constantly being at the beach, sleeping late, and catching up on all the TV shows you didn’t have time to...

Instant Gratification

Instant Gratification

Phoebe Stein June 3, 2019

"Can I see it?” one may ask as soon as the camera shutter goes off. “Just take a few more, I think you caught my bad side,” is muttered as people flip through an array of digital photos. This is...

Orthorexia

Orthorexia

As a society, we are finally being informed of the dangers of eating disorders to the public, along with the many signs, symptoms, and treatments. In this regard, we are helping many potential victims...

The Missing L in LGBTQ

The Missing L in LGBTQ

Daisy Finefrock May 1, 2019

History changing right in front of our eyes. This last decade has been notable for LGBTQ+ rights and representation. However, this change has not extended for all queer people. A lot has changed since...

Thats the Tea

That’s the Tea

Phoebe Stein April 17, 2019

I weigh: introvert, compassionate, unashamed. I weigh: anxiety, queer, disabled. I weigh: survivor, sarcastic, sensitive. I weigh Individual. Strong. Unapologetic. To actress Jameela Jamil, most recognizable...

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