Personal Review of Newly Opened Vietnamese Restaurant Gao in Madison Heights

By: Analie Nguyen ‘26 (Photo from Analie Nguyen ‘26) Gao is the most recently opened Vietnamese restaurant in Madison Heights. Madison Heights is home to the largest population of Vietnamese immigrants in the Metro Detroit area. Gao serves Vietnamese cuisine but with a particularly “hip” vibe. The space had previously been used as a pho restaurant for a decade. The pho restaurant moved out a … Continue reading Personal Review of Newly Opened Vietnamese Restaurant Gao in Madison Heights

Street Food: What It Means to An Asian American

By: Analie Nguyen (‘26) (Photo from Pew Research Center) When I was younger, I lived in a predominantly white community. To illustrate, out of 800 students in my elementary school, there were 4 Asian kids: my sister, my cousins, and me. It was not a very diverse community. Coupled with the fact that kids are usually ignorant and immature, it was not easy being Asian.  … Continue reading Street Food: What It Means to An Asian American

Mettle in Motown

by Ian King (‘29)The Holiday season isn’t just a time for celebration and family gatherings; it’s also a period filled with exciting events in sports and art. The Detroit Lions and Pistons have been competing intensely against their opponents, with their struggles and successes reflecting their hard work and dedication. Meanwhile, the local theater scene’s festive productions are bringing joy and classic stories to life. … Continue reading Mettle in Motown

Cap’n Crunch: Bowl of Lies

 By Elliott Gilleran (‘27) A bowl of “Cap’n” Crunch’s “OOPS!” All Berries. Image courtesy of Flickr OOPs! All Berries is one of many breakfast cereals produced under the Cap’n Crunch brand name. The main draw of the cereal for breakfast connoisseurs near and far is its purported accidental origins, and the seemingly innocent image of the esteemed Captain Crunch.  While at first glance the cereal … Continue reading Cap’n Crunch: Bowl of Lies

Hubble Telescope 35th Anniversary and the Eagle Nebula Star Cluster

By Opal Frazier Johnson (‘28) The Hubble Space Telescope celebrated its 35th anniversary this year, and it has had countless contributions to science in that time.  The telescope was named after the American astronomer Edwin Hubble. Hubble was born in 1889 in Marshfield, Missouri. He studied at the University of Chicago and the Universities at Oxford and Cambridge, and gained a master’s degree.  Edwin Hubble … Continue reading Hubble Telescope 35th Anniversary and the Eagle Nebula Star Cluster

Shooting for the Stars: SpaceX Moving into the Realm of Spy

A Space X Falcon 9 Rocket carrying a spy satellite in Lompoc California, Image Courtesy of Patrick T. Fallon/Agence France Presse and Getty Images By Hayden Frishman (‘27) The United States protects its citizens in many ways: through the Army, Navy, Air Force, and even Space Force. But have you ever imagined a world where the United States can use spy satellites up in space? … Continue reading Shooting for the Stars: SpaceX Moving into the Realm of Spy

Psychologist or German Spy? Wolfgang Köhler’s Pursuit in Espionage

By Isabella Nestor (’26) Psychology is grounded in mostly modern findings but occasionally refers back to core studies from the past, which had limited knowledge of Psychology due to the field being in its infancy. One key psychologist who started the field’s rapid growth was Wolfgang Köhler, notably regarded for his study on apes on the island of Tenerife. It is essential to know that … Continue reading Psychologist or German Spy? Wolfgang Köhler’s Pursuit in Espionage

Cancer in the Past, Present, and Future

By Raina Li (‘28) The Ancient Past Cancer has been present all throughout human history, with records of it dating back to 3000 BCE. During this time, it was commonly believed that sicknesses were due to an imbalance in bodily humors, the wrath of Gods and spirits, or curses from spiteful witches or enemies. Consequently, many methods applied by doctors were ineffective or only helped … Continue reading Cancer in the Past, Present, and Future