The Sexist Rejection of Women In Formula 1

by María José Alvarez Toribio (‘27) Formula 1 consists of a yearly car racing season (usually from March to November), in which two drivers from each of the 10 teams must compete, driving at above 220 mph through about 23 complex tracks around the world. Each of these races is called a Grand Prix. Formula 1 is sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, also … Continue reading The Sexist Rejection of Women In Formula 1

Taylor Swift In College

by Stevie Ryke (‘27) Dive into a world where academia meets the rhythms of Taylor Swift as a Harvard professor unveils a captivating new course.  “In the spring semester, Stephanie Burt, an English professor at Harvard University, will teach a new class, ‘Taylor Swift and Her World.’ Nearly 300 students have enrolled,” says the New York Times.  Due to its growing popularity, the University of … Continue reading Taylor Swift In College

Should We Conquer Mars? The Ethical Debate over Terraforming

by Isabella Blakeley(’26) Scientists estimate that 15 cities may be underwater by the year 2030. Venice, Italy, Bangkok, Thailand, and Savannah, USA could all be unlivable cities within the next two decades. The rising water levels have led some scientists to plan for an inevitable extinction event. More specifically, scientists are wondering how to keep the human population alive even after the expected unsurvivable blow … Continue reading Should We Conquer Mars? The Ethical Debate over Terraforming

Guide To A More Sustainable Fall

by María José Alvarez Toribio (’27) As fall approaches, so does hot coffee, cozy sweaters, and unnecessary shopping. Even though there is nothing inherently unethical or shameful about shopping, it does leave a pretty irreversible footprint on the environment. Overcoming the want to buy unnecessary things might feel impossible, but the environment deserves better, and so do we.  Fast fashion seems impossible to avoid, and … Continue reading Guide To A More Sustainable Fall

Indigenous Musicians

by Aster Fernandez (’24) The end of September and beginning of October is an important time, both celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, as well as Indigenous People’s Day. It is the perfect time to celebrate Indigenous culture, including art, music, and literature. To honor the native communities in the Americas, I’d like to highlight Latinx musicians of indigenous descent, who choose to celebrate their culture … Continue reading Indigenous Musicians

The Way the Cookie Crumbl’d 

By Devi Chandran (‘24) It is agony waiting for a new selection of mouth watering morsels to be available to the general public. The anticipation of another week’s flavors gives those in line a bonding experience once unique to the establishment. Only the most loyal fans can endure the lengthy wait…. Just another week at Crumbl Cookies!  Founded in 2017, the Utah based company has … Continue reading The Way the Cookie Crumbl’d 

Review: Taylor Swift’s new album tackles her struggles in the Music industry in a new, mature way

by Kate King(’26) Cover Image: Publicist After two years of waiting for a new album, Taylor Swift’s new album Midnights has finally arrived. Consisting of 13 songs, it has been one of the biggest albums of all time breaking numerous worldwide records with its release. Midnights is essentially the last part of a series of three albums, following her two albums from 2020, Folklore and … Continue reading Review: Taylor Swift’s new album tackles her struggles in the Music industry in a new, mature way

A Home Away From Home: The Paradise of the Pacific 

by Mantra Kaushal(’26) Hawaii is one of the biggest tourist destinations in the entire world. Thousands of people from many different countries come to visit these islands each year. Each island has its own history, culture, and special attractions of its own. While the island of Kauai is an extremely scenic, natural, and calm location, Oahu is much more developed and includes the capital city, … Continue reading A Home Away From Home: The Paradise of the Pacific 

Fifa World Cup Qatar Controversies, Explained

by Matina Green(’26) This year, Qatar hosted the 2022 Fifa World Cup The Fifa World Cup (or just World Cup) is a huge, national soccer tournament that occurs every four years, and is also one of the most popular sporting events in the world with billions of viewers from all over the world. But while the World Cup is well-known and a treasure to all … Continue reading Fifa World Cup Qatar Controversies, Explained