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Top Three Scientific Conspiracy Theories(And Why They’re Wrong)

By Opal Frazier Johnson (‘28) The flat Earth conspiracy theory is a fairly popular one among pseudoscientists, and its roots trace back to before 5th century B.C, when the Greek philosopher Aristotle discovered that the Earth was round when he observed lunar eclipses. He realized that the Earth had to be a sphere in order for a circular shadow to be cast on the moon. … Continue reading Top Three Scientific Conspiracy Theories(And Why They’re Wrong)

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Harlow’s Mania: Depression Defined by Isolation

By Isabella Nestor (’26) TW: Mention of Depression, Suicide, and Animal Abuse  With more and more people pursuing the field of psychology it is important to remember the uncertain time in which it was developed. Almost every high school psychology student has heard of the study by Harry Harlow on attachment theory, but other than grazing the surface of his findings, people often miss out … Continue reading Harlow’s Mania: Depression Defined by Isolation

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The Intrigue Behind Spotify Wrapped

by Julienne Absin (‘27) Surprise! Spotify Wrapped continues counting past October 31. Quick! You still have time to save yourself the embarrassment this year. Start streaming! Late November to early December is the time for Spotify users to reflect on their played songs throughout the year. Social media sites are dominated by people posting about how they streamed their favorite artist for 150,000 minutes this … Continue reading The Intrigue Behind Spotify Wrapped

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Ancient Egyptian Medicine: Medieval “Medicine” and Future Forensics

by Raina Li (‘28) Despite being at a geological disadvantage compared to many other civilizations in the world due to drought or flooding of the Nile, Ancient Egypt had some of the most advanced healthcare of its time. Egyptian physicians were highly skilled in herbal, practical, and spiritual medicine, often combining the three methods to heal and revive their patients. Their expertise earned them respect … Continue reading Ancient Egyptian Medicine: Medieval “Medicine” and Future Forensics

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Are Witch Trials Still Happening in the 21st Century?

By Isabella Nestor (’26) During this sacred time of year, when our minds may wonder about the peculiar ways of the 1600s, the book, In Defense of Witches by Mona Chollet made me wonder why the Witch Trials happened. Many of you reading may know of the terrors and violence that presented itself during this time as another strange occurrence from textbook history but in … Continue reading Are Witch Trials Still Happening in the 21st Century?

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Tropical Cyclones: The Devastating Impacts of Hurricanes Milton and Helene

by Hayden Frishman (‘27) Imagine you are sitting on your couch at home, just waiting for a deadly storm to come. Then, water starts rising, and you realize that your home is gone. This storm is a hurricane, and two have hit the United States in the past month. Hurricane Helene made landfall on September 26, 2024, and Hurricane Milton made landfall on October 9, … Continue reading Tropical Cyclones: The Devastating Impacts of Hurricanes Milton and Helene

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Moving Forward From COVID-19

by Kate King (‘26) Over the past four years, people around the world have suffered under the contagion of the COVID-19 virus which has taken many lives, shattered the economy, and shut down schools. Now, however, for the first time in three years, the virus that took the world by shock seems to be getting better. In the United States, the Biden Administration declared in … Continue reading Moving Forward From COVID-19

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Unveiling NVIDIA’s Triumph

by Uzair Musharraf (‘26)  A leader in AI Computing and arguably the most successful company to emerge out of 2023, creating GPUs, CPUs, and Cryptocurrency mining– NVIDIA has made its place as a big 3 tech company. NVIDIA’s next earnings announcement carries considerable weight in the tech world, as seen by outstanding figures and market patterns. Over the last year, the company’s stock performance has … Continue reading Unveiling NVIDIA’s Triumph

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The Damage of Overconsumption

by María José Alvarez Toribio (‘27) In a world driven by consumerism, the consequences of overconsumption loom closer and larger than ever before. Buying the trendiest items to stay in fashion seems like the top priority to most, especially during hugely marketed holidays. However, our present economic choices will inevitably have a permanent impact on the planet and humanity, so it is important to be … Continue reading The Damage of Overconsumption

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Deep Brain Stimulation: The Moral Implications DBS Alzheimer’s treatment 

 by Isabella Blakeley (’26) In the United States alone, it is estimated that 6.7 million people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. Worldwide, however, that statistic bubbles to nearly 55 million Alzheimer’s sufferers. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive degenerative disease that causes brain cells and connections to these cells to die, which destroys memory functions and other necessary motor skills. There are three main stages of Alzheimer’s: … Continue reading Deep Brain Stimulation: The Moral Implications DBS Alzheimer’s treatment 

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