By Ava Casab (’23) What was once a peaceful place is no more, Conquered by something indescribable. It builds shelter from little but wood and straw, And hunts the creatures roaming the earth. It seeks not only to collect others to serve it, But to bring down those they dislike, Sometimes with words And sometimes with swords. Speaking in a strange tongue, … Continue reading Homo Sapiens
By Marina Campoy-LoVasco (’23) It is at 2:35 each day when students erupt from the classroom. You barely remember the lunch you had many hours prior. Your brain has completely melted and your eyes are unblinking. You drag your arms about like an ape and your hands are covered in graphite with the occasional smear of a highlighter or marker running down the length of … Continue reading Empty Stomach
By Vynateya Purimetla (’21) Herrera et al. v. Wyoming et al., 587 U.S. 139 (2019) As of late, the Supreme Court has been increasingly embroiled in Native American disputes. In 2016, the case of Dollar General Corp v. Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians was heard. This case was equally divided (4-4), with Justice Gorsuch not participating due to his previous involvement at the circuit level. … Continue reading IA Law Review: Constitutional Interpretation (Herrera v. Wyoming 2019)
By Sophia Sajan (’22) “I feel like all the problems that I have just aren’t listened to and understood by my friends and all my achievements aren’t either. I always care for everyone and celebrate everyone and give up my time but no one does it for me and it’s tiring.” Anonymous As someone who is dubbed the “mom”, or the “therapist” of my friend … Continue reading Are you Ok? – Can I vent for a sec?
by Sophia Sajan (’22) “Lately I’ve been feeling really sad and anxious and it’s just been really hard on me.” – Anonymous If you’re anything like me, AKA a human being who makes numerous mistakes, you have been so acutely terrified to the outcome of your math final that you are concerned you’re going to pass out. … Continue reading Are you Ok? – Why You Worry
By Sophia Sajan (’22) If you’re a girl, you’re familiar with the average greeting: “OMG, hey girl! You are so cute, ilysm.” And you are surely no stranger to seeing another girl’s gorgeous body and pondering what the world could be if you looked like that. The age-old struggle of confidence and self-love; it’s a hard one. Made infinitely worse by the rise of social … Continue reading Are you ok? – Confidence: the lifetime struggle of body image
By Sophia Sajan (’22) “Hi I’m a sophomore and I don’t get along well with my family very well have any advice?” Anonymous Everyone has someone in their family that they don’t always see eye to eye with. Personally, it’s me vs my dad because we are so alike that we can’t get along. For you, it may be a sibling or a Crazy Aunt … Continue reading Are you ok? – Dear Mom and Dad – Were You Ever Teenagers?
By Adeel Ansari (’21) It is not even a surprise at this point… Once again, the Lions have a losing record and fingers are pointing all over the organization. Whether it be people holding up signs at games pressuring Martha Ford to sell the team, calls for a brand-new head coach, or requests for rebuilding the team, nobody is happy with the Lions. One thing … Continue reading Who is to Blame for the Lions?
By Marina Compoy-LaVasco Catalonia is located in the north-east of Spain and shares the Pyrenean mountains with southern France. It is a semi-autonomous region, meaning that Catalonia has partial self-government and is partially controlled by the government of Spain located in Madrid. Catalonia has begun to advocate for its independence from Spain in past years, and is still strong today. This plea does not come … Continue reading The Conflicts in Catalonia
By Ava Casab (’23) “I’m still confused as to why we’re all here again,” Allie says. It’s late July, just past seven in the evening. She’s standing to the side, watching as the rest of us try to light the fire. “We’re making a fire so we can make s’mores,” Lily responds from her position to the left of Allie. “Partially because our parents … Continue reading Marshmallows
The Overachiever 