Language is among the greatest gifts that our species has ever received. At a glance, thestructure of grammar and spelling seems rigid, but language itself is quite a malleable thing. Andthat malleability means that one can use it to push the limits of their imagination. We can createuniverses on paper, inspire peers with our speeches, and mold entire societies through our words.But despite this, many … Continue reading 3rd Place: “Language” by Jieming Gan
Sorted by last name. Congratulations to our 2023 Op Ed Contest finalists. We loved reading your passionate and compelling essays, and this was a very difficult decision to make. Thank you to everyone who entered! The three winners have been announced, but here are some more exceptional pieces! The Willow Project Will Destroy Our Earth(Natalie Chen ’25) Our Earth is on the path of dying. … Continue reading 2023 Op Ed Contest: Finalists
By Kate King (‘26) Netflix’s newest show Wednesday Addams has broken numerous records with its recent release on Nov. 23, 2022. The eight-episode show follows 16-year-old Wednesday Addams, who starts at a new school (Nevermore Academy) after being suspended from her old high school. As she begins her “new life” a mystery unfolds regarding a dangerous monster harming people in her community. She warns her … Continue reading Is “Wednesday Addams” worth the watch?
By Jaxson KR (‘25) On the 29th of December 2022, worldwide soccer legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, died at 82 years old. Pele left an immortal legacy and an unparalleled impact on the sport for which he was a champion, ambassador, and one of the greatest of all time. Pelé revolutionized the way soccer was played from the early age of … Continue reading The King is Dead
By Marina Campoy-LoVasco (’23) It just so happens that of the countless times I have gone to Ima, it’s always been raining. If nothing else, both of Ima’s locations (in Madison Heights and Midtown) have such a welcoming and well curated atmosphere that makes it the first place you want to go when it starts to drizzle outside. What’s better on a rainy day than … Continue reading Heterotroph: A Food Column
By Marina Campoy-LoVasco (’23) I look forward to a lot during the holiday break: sleep, seeing family, hanging out with friends, and the FOOD! A nice homemade meal with the family makes all the stress from midterms vanish. It’s a tradition in my family to go to my aunt’s house on Christmas Eve to eat lasagna. I usually opt for the vegetarian lasagna (there’s vegetarian, … Continue reading Heterotroph: A Food Column
By Devi Chandran (‘24) It is agony waiting for a new selection of mouth watering morsels to be available to the general public. The anticipation of another week’s flavors gives those in line a bonding experience once unique to the establishment. Only the most loyal fans can endure the lengthy wait…. Just another week at Crumbl Cookies! Founded in 2017, the Utah based company has … Continue reading The Way the Cookie Crumbl’d
by Andy Peters(’26) Welcome to the first installment of A Play on Words, a fun and relaxing column about theater productions happening in our community! This column is made to be a creative experience and hopefully you will enjoy reading it. Recently, IA put on its production of Radium Girls by D.W. Gregory, which I had the honor to be a part of. Normally, this … Continue reading Radium Girls: A Behind the Scenes Perspective
by Kate King(’26) Cover Image: Publicist After two years of waiting for a new album, Taylor Swift’s new album Midnights has finally arrived. Consisting of 13 songs, it has been one of the biggest albums of all time breaking numerous worldwide records with its release. Midnights is essentially the last part of a series of three albums, following her two albums from 2020, Folklore and … Continue reading Review: Taylor Swift’s new album tackles her struggles in the Music industry in a new, mature way
by Matina Green(’26) This year, Qatar hosted the 2022 Fifa World Cup The Fifa World Cup (or just World Cup) is a huge, national soccer tournament that occurs every four years, and is also one of the most popular sporting events in the world with billions of viewers from all over the world. But while the World Cup is well-known and a treasure to all … Continue reading Fifa World Cup Qatar Controversies, Explained
The Overachiever 