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Moving Forward From COVID-19
by Kate King (‘26) Over the past four years, people around the world have suffered under the contagion of the COVID-19 virus which has taken many lives, shattered the economy, and shut down schools. Now, however, for the first time in three years, the virus that took the world by shock seems to be getting better. In the United States, the Biden Administration declared in … Continue reading Moving Forward From COVID-19
November Recipe: No-Bake 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
By Sneh Makhecha (‘28) Image courtesy of Sneh Makhecha (‘28) In the winter months, we all tend to crave a hearty dessert in order to satisfy our sweet tooth. It might be because the cold weather makes us hungrier, or maybe it’s because of the extravagant holiday sweets displayed on store windows. Whatever the reason, I also happened to be craving a sweet treat just … Continue reading November Recipe: No-Bake 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Mettle in Motown
by Ian King (‘29)The Holiday season isn’t just a time for celebration and family gatherings; it’s also a period filled with exciting events in sports and art. The Detroit Lions and Pistons have been competing intensely against their opponents, with their struggles and successes reflecting their hard work and dedication. Meanwhile, the local theater scene’s festive productions are bringing joy and classic stories to life. … Continue reading Mettle in Motown
The Score of Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein
By Maria Jose Alvarez Toribio (’27) and Lilly Barnhart (’27) Image courtesy of IMDB This past month, Guillermo Del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, starring Mia Goth, Jacob Elordi, and Oscar Isaac, was released both in theaters and on Netflix. What set this film apart from past adaptations such as Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935) was its remarkable score, written by French … Continue reading The Score of Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein
🍂🦃 November Books 🦃 🍂
By Opal Frazier Johnson (‘28) The Haunting of Paynes Hollow By Kelley Armstrong Thursday, October 30 – Friday, November 14 Rating: 4/5⭐ Images courtesy of Barnes & Noble and Penguin Random House Publishing How did I find this book? I found The Haunting of Paynes Hollow through Book of the Month, a monthly subscription service that picks around 5 books each month and allows you … Continue reading 🍂🦃 November Books 🦃 🍂
Asian Street Food Recommendations for Beginners
By: Analie Nguyen Click on this link for some ambient music to heighten the reading experience: soft krnb/khiphop playlist [studying/relaxing/vibe] Have you ever had Asian street food? The chances are very likely! Asian street food has become yet another staple of American cities. From frozen food packages to fresh-from-the-pot meals, Asian food is a cultural craze that has taken over America. Ever wonder where to … Continue reading Asian Street Food Recommendations for Beginners
Cap’n Crunch: Bowl of Lies
By Elliott Gilleran (‘27) A bowl of “Cap’n” Crunch’s “OOPS!” All Berries. Image courtesy of Flickr OOPs! All Berries is one of many breakfast cereals produced under the Cap’n Crunch brand name. The main draw of the cereal for breakfast connoisseurs near and far is its purported accidental origins, and the seemingly innocent image of the esteemed Captain Crunch. While at first glance the cereal … Continue reading Cap’n Crunch: Bowl of Lies
Louvre Museum Heist
By Shaivi Surapaneni (‘29) Image courtesy of The Daily Beast We all have heard about the Louvre heist, but do we know how they got away with it? Let’s talk about how thieves broke into the world’s most visited museum in broad daylight, which shook France and social media. On the morning of October 19, when the museum opened, the thieves were seen disguised as … Continue reading Louvre Museum Heist
Chocolate: Its Roots and Impact
By Hayden Frishman (‘27) Image courtesy of The NASA Earth Conservatory Chocolate is usually in candy bars, ice creams, and almost anything you can think of. Chocolate also has many different varieties, such as dark chocolate, white chocolate, and milk chocolate, and can be mixed with different extracts to bring out a unique flavor. But where does this delicious chocolate come from? Cacao beans originate … Continue reading Chocolate: Its Roots and Impact
A Little History of Philosophy by Nigel Warburton
A Little History of Philosophy. Image courtesy of Barnes & Noble. A Little History of Philosophy briefly explores over 40 different philosophers in the span of 40 bite-sized chapters. While the book serves as a general overview of philosophy, it does not go in-depth into any of the philosophers, in large part because that was not the aim of the author. An unfortunate consequence is … Continue reading A Little History of Philosophy by Nigel Warburton
Shel Silverstein and the Ambiguity of Life
By Isabella Nestor (‘26) Image courtesy of whoseoutthere.ca Caption: A political cartoon created by Shel Silverstein portraying an American soldier in the Japanese Occupation era near the end of World War II. Shel Silverstein is an author known for his award-winning children’s books and his crude and comical works of art and literature. Although he mainly wrote poetry and even made political cartoons for some … Continue reading Shel Silverstein and the Ambiguity of Life
The Overachiever 