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The IA Overachiever Student Op–Ed Contest

What is an Op-Ed? According to the New Oxford American Dictionary, an Opinion Piece is “an article in which the writer expresses their personal opinion, typically one which is controversial or provocative, about a particular issue or item of news.” The word op-ed itself derives from its original location in the printed New York Times (which established the modern op-ed section), opposite the editorial page. … Continue reading The IA Overachiever Student Op–Ed Contest

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Columns

How Black Friday Effects the Fashion Industry

By Lorelei Aquilina (‘27) With the rise of online shopping, and with it overtaking in-person shopping last holiday season, the term “Black Friday” has faded out to a much larger sale season. That being said, the Black Friday season has a major impact on the fashion industry. People buy more in this season than they do all year, and because of that, the world of … Continue reading How Black Friday Effects the Fashion Industry

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Columns

World’s First: SPACEX Successfully Lands and Recovers Rocket Booster 

by Opal Frazier Johnson (‘28) On October 13, SpaceX launched the fifth rocket in its Starship program. Later that day, one of the rocket’s central boosters lowered itself precisely back to the launch site. This is a remarkable achievement for SpaceX and for space agencies worldwide.  CNBC reporter Michael Sheetz says SpaceX’s Starship program aims to become a “fully reusable rocket system.” On each launch, … Continue reading World’s First: SPACEX Successfully Lands and Recovers Rocket Booster 

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Features

Is Social Media a Killer of Sleep?

by Sneh Makhecha (‘28) We’ve all heard the rumors about screen time before bed from the constant warnings from our doctors to the distressed pleas of our parents. But are they true? I’ve spent more of my free time than I’d like to admit binge-watching Netflix, texting, and scrolling through my camera roll before sleeping. I’ve never particularly considered the consequences until recently, when I … Continue reading Is Social Media a Killer of Sleep?

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News

Ancient Egyptian Medicine: Medieval “Medicine” and Future Forensics

by Raina Li (‘28) Despite being at a geological disadvantage compared to many other civilizations in the world due to drought or flooding of the Nile, Ancient Egypt had some of the most advanced healthcare of its time. Egyptian physicians were highly skilled in herbal, practical, and spiritual medicine, often combining the three methods to heal and revive their patients. Their expertise earned them respect … Continue reading Ancient Egyptian Medicine: Medieval “Medicine” and Future Forensics

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Are Witch Trials Still Happening in the 21st Century?

By Isabella Nestor (’26) During this sacred time of year, when our minds may wonder about the peculiar ways of the 1600s, the book, In Defense of Witches by Mona Chollet made me wonder why the Witch Trials happened. Many of you reading may know of the terrors and violence that presented itself during this time as another strange occurrence from textbook history but in … Continue reading Are Witch Trials Still Happening in the 21st Century?

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Tropical Cyclones: The Devastating Impacts of Hurricanes Milton and Helene

by Hayden Frishman (‘27) Imagine you are sitting on your couch at home, just waiting for a deadly storm to come. Then, water starts rising, and you realize that your home is gone. This storm is a hurricane, and two have hit the United States in the past month. Hurricane Helene made landfall on September 26, 2024, and Hurricane Milton made landfall on October 9, … Continue reading Tropical Cyclones: The Devastating Impacts of Hurricanes Milton and Helene

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Columns

Fashion: The unspoken language of US politics

By Lorelei Aquilina (’27) During election season, there are so many factors to how a candidate presents themselves: their mannerisms, nervous habits, and body language are all massive cues towards who the candidates “truly” are. But, one majorly ignored part of a candidate’s campaign is their fashion choices. Though fashion seems unimportant and shallow to politics, it has been used throughout history to send a … Continue reading Fashion: The unspoken language of US politics

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Opinion

Popin’ Cookin’ Sets Ranking

by Analie Nguyen (’26) (All images are courtesy of Popin’ Cookin’ via popincookin.us) Ever since I was little, I’ve been obsessed with tiny items. Shopkins, smelly erasers, mini rulers–you name it, I loved it. Yet, the one mini collection that always eluded me was Popin’ Cookin’ sets. When I was ten, my mother finally relented and bought me a set. It was the start of … Continue reading Popin’ Cookin’ Sets Ranking

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