By Diya Ramesh (’23) Superheroes. Every little child (or child at heart) idolizes them and aspires to be just like them. What’s not to love? They’re strong, powerful, brave citizens that use their talents to enforce justice in the world. Best of all, they have amazing super powers. Imagine being able to fly, have super strength, shoot lasers from your hands, or even change form. … Continue reading Stem Cells: The Origin Story
By Morgan Cook (’22) Among the many aspects of poverty that COVID-19 has worsened these past nine months lies food insecurity. As the pandemic continues to take its toll on the country, many are finding it more difficult to access the right amounts of nutritious food from local grocery stores, or enough food in general. However, the Linda Tutt High School in Sanger, Texas has … Continue reading A Moment of Inspiration: Trading Kindness
By Siya Chhabra (’24) “The biggest challenge of life is to be yourself in a world that is trying to make you like everyone else.” In his Ted Talk, “We Are All Different, and THAT’S AWESOME!,” Cole Blakeway, an idiosyncratic ten-year-old makes intelligible the importance of embracing differences. Blakeway speaks with truth, in the most unsullied yet innovative way possible, to portray his experience with … Continue reading A Perfectly Mismatched World
By Diya Ramesh (’23) Just when you thought you were ready to understand the turbulent, dynamic world of vaccines, a bombshell hits (a good one though). You just got home and are about to turn on Netflix, when a wave of deja vu washes over you, and you flip to the news instead. Lo and behold, the news is talking about vaccines. The original may … Continue reading Vaccines 2.0: The Science Behind the Pfizer Vaccine
By Morgan Cook (’22) In the face of everything that has been happening regarding COVID-19, it can safely be said that there is not a single person that has not been affected by this virus in some fashion. Across the country, schools are shut down, shops are closed, and hospitals fill up as cases rise once again. However, despite the suffering that so many are … Continue reading A Moment of Inspiration: Small Town, Big Hearts
Review: Listeners of Ariana Grande’s Positions, a flirty and pop album, strongly admire it for its cadence, old-timey feel and romantic messages By Mira Sripada Ariana Grande is a singer/songwriter and actress born in Boca Raton, Florida. Before transitioning full time into the music business, Grande notably began her career as an actress on Nickelodeon. Now in 2020, having become a true household name and … Continue reading Mira’s Music Review: Ariana Grande’s Positions
Is it half-full or half-empty? Well, it depends. Image courtesy of The Independent By Siya Chhabra (’24) Most likely, one has stumbled upon the question of “Is the glass half-full or half-empty?” Being one of the most perplexing questions and axiomatic phrases of our time, it can be difficult to answer in certain situations. As a mindset determinant, this question is the definition of the … Continue reading Full, or Empty? You Choose.
By Rachel Rochford (‘23) Among the slew of other problems that emerged in the world this year- a pandemic, economic turbulence, etc., France now finds itself in conflict not only with its own Muslim population but with many Muslim-majority nations abroad. Turkey is one of the nations in conflict with France at present yet their conflict may run deeper. At this point, it is one … Continue reading Strained Relations- France and Turkey
By Akshara Karthik (’22) In the past 20 years, the face of communication has changed drastically thanks to one thing: Social Media. Across the globe, there are over 3.80 billion social media users as of January 2020. With the touch of a button people are instantly given insight into the lives of other people all around the world. More than a deeper connection with our … Continue reading Pop Culture and Instagram: The Deadly Duo?
By Abigail Kendal (’22) Oftentimes, we live in a dichotomous world: a world defined by black and white and yes and no decisions. Disciplines are either technical and scientific or creative and imaginative. Cures are medical or alternative. We study biology, chemistry, and physics or history, art, and literature. However, these intersections blur more often than we may expect. The study of psychiatry lies directly … Continue reading A New Wave
The Overachiever 