Cathy Shan (’22) As most people stay inside their homes, trying to prevent the spread of COVID-19, one of the most essential items that everyone must have is masks. However, as this epidemic worsens, masks are becoming more and more valuable. They are being sold out in stores all across the U.S. Several areas,however, are now requiring people to wear masks at all times. As … Continue reading Masks for COVID-19
By Cathy Shan (’23) As of May 4th, there were over 3.5 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus worldwide. In the United States, over 1.2 million cases of the coronavirus have been recorded, with over 350 cases of the coronavirus in every state. New York is said to be the epicenter of the coronavirus, with over 321,000 cases. Many state governors have decided to shut … Continue reading Quarantine Thoughts – An Interview
By Priya Shah (’22) About a year ago, one of the craziest, and most shocking scandals in the history of education emerged: The 2019 College Admissions Scandal. In short, this event was a scandal between many adults to ensure their children would gain admission to some of America’s most elite universities. However, the government investigation, known as “Operation Varsity Blues”, finally discovered and revealed that … Continue reading The One Year Update
By Morgan Cook (’22) In light of the horrific situation we now find ourselves in, it is as important as ever to remember that amidst all of the negativity that surrounds us, there are also wonderful people doing tremendous deeds simply to make our world a better place. Today, we take a moment to recognize the utter selflessness of Allen Marshall, a man right here … Continue reading Inspiring Story of the Week: From the Bottom of the Heart
By Tasawwar Rahman (’22) It was the Thursday before winter break at Bloomfield Hills High School and the halls were brimming with excitement as students were ready for winter break. Then, horror struck when a false alarm alerted students of a possible active shooter situation and chaos ensued. What resulted was a 60+ officer federal, state, and local police response that made us all, once … Continue reading Why US?
By Rachel Rochford (’23) Similar to both aerospace engineering and the reason words are assigned genders (in languages other than English and the fibonacci sequence), the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) may just be something that you’ve heard of, have wondered about or vaguely remember learning the purpose of a long time ago. No matter which category you fall into, it helps to start … Continue reading The United Nations Human Rights Council: What it is, What They Do, and Why it Matters
By Cathy Shan (’23) In December of 2019, Disney released the movie, The Mandela Effect. The movie centers around Brendan, a man who vividly remembers events that other people don’t remember occuring at all. Although this seems like a fictional topic, millions of people remember events that never happened. This is known as the Mandela Effect. One of the most popular examples of this phenomenon … Continue reading The Mandela Effect
By Priya Shah (’22) Vacations are the one thing everyone looks forward to. Unlimited food, thrilling water slides, travelling to far away islands. This seems like a picture perfect trip. Cruises are one of the most popular vacations people take nowadays, and for good reason. They aren’t extremely expensive, and offer a variety of activities for the whole family. But have you ever thought about … Continue reading The Truth About The Cruise Industry
By Akshara Karthik (’23) When looking at the past year from a Pop Culture perspective, it is safe to say that 2019 was a whirlwind of a year! In fact, there were moments where we all gasped, laughed, and cried. But before we start to prepare for what may occur this year and perhaps the next decade, here’s a look at some of … Continue reading 2019: A Pop Culture Year In Review
By Morgan Cook (’22) History has never been so influential. For throughout our years going through the motions of school, we have been taught all about conflict. What defines historical conflict? Who were the victims? Who the perpetrators? Often, we forget that there are more than two sides to every story. “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak takes perspective to a completely original level as … Continue reading Book Report: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
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