By Diya Ramesh (’23) You’ve just gotten home from school, and you’re FAMISHED! You’re so hungry, it feels like your stomach is going to explode from growling. But now you’re faced with an important question, which is one that almost every person in this country (and many around the globe) grapples with everyday. What should you eat? You know what’s good for you, so you’re … Continue reading Food: Our Blessing and Our Curse
By Sophia Sajan (’22) That mean student from your math class is at it again. They are relentless. Somehow, he or she knows exactly what to say to get under your skin, knows every insecurity you’ve buried deep down, and exploits them. Maybe that bully has nudged you into the lockers in the 200 hallway or maybe pointed out your inherent shortness in front of … Continue reading Are you ok? – How To Win at Bullying
By Priya Shah (“22) In today’s day and age, technology is a prevalent aspect of our education. We use it to help enhance our learning experience and get help easily. From online graphing software to formulating a research paper, we use technology more than we think. With technology continuing to grow in the world, the question to be asked is “How Does Technology Improve Student Learning? … Continue reading How Does Technology Improve Student Learning?
Morgan Cook It’s difficult beyond measure when your younger sister is intelligent beyond compare for her age, your older brother is a Hollywood star, and you are just…plainly you. A story about confusion, acceptance, and not knowing who you are in a society filled with people who understand their place: The Catcher in the Rye follows teenager Holden Caulfield as he struggles through a world … Continue reading The Catcher in the Rye: Book Review
Morgan Cook It took sass, a hairbrush, and an officer with a gun to end the life of an enthusiastic teen and change the life of another for good. Now an original motion picture, The Hate U Give envelops readers in the story of Starr Carter, an African American teenager who was forced to witness the death of Khalil Harris, her friend since childhood, at … Continue reading The Hate U Give: Book Review
–Soenke Pietsch (‘21) Crystal clear waters reflecting the sun’s rays, fisher boats effortlessly rocking on the water, a mountain reflecting itself on the surface of the water: a breathtaking scene that seems to be an oasis, free of mass tourism and yet to be discovered. At least, that is what you thought when you saw the picture, while scrolling through your online-feed. Although these idyllic … Continue reading How Instagram is Ruining Tourism
-Amith Dayananda (‘18) Anthony’s forehead is dripping with sweat. The decision for his dream school comes out tonight. Anthony worked hard all of high school, whether it be staying after school countless hours for various extracurriculars or studying so much the night before a test he only got an hour of sleep. When the clock struck 12, Anthony received an email. He had been … Continue reading What Does an “Equal Playing Field” Mean?
-Zeina Aboushaar (‘21) Have you ever been held hostage by a book? You’re sitting in your bedroom, either crying or laughing. At some point, you’ve probably been struck with a force of revelation: some human must have written this. Or maybe you’ve never stopped to realize who’s the voice behind the characters. Their creators are invisible to you. They have no identity. No voice. Authors … Continue reading An Author’s Job
By Sally Bdeir (’19) The last of personal project presentations just finished, and IA sophomores got pretty creative this year. Sophomores Quinn Coleman, Rina Helt and Ana Bayma-Meyer collaborated to produce an incredible fashion show at the Detroit Carr Center. Sophomore Quinn Coleman has had his own clothing brand called FARE. For his personal project, he collaborated with Rina Helt and together, they designed and … Continue reading IA IN VOGUE: FARE x Rina, IA Students’ Fashion Debut
(Featured photo courtesy of Womensmarch.com) By Rebecca Driker-Ohren (’18) From the moment the election results were in- and quite frankly, a long time before that moment- something fundamental changed in our country: our nation’s core values. I don’t pretend to be well-versed in politics, or to follow any candidacies closely. But what I do know is that the division that our country felt throughout this last … Continue reading Experiencing the Women’s March on Washington
The Overachiever 