By Julio Abad (‘27) Image courtesy of Robert Neubecker via The Wall Street Journal “Gen Z, Millenials are choosing soft over grind…”,“Meet gen-X: middle-aged, enraged and radicalized by internet bile…”, “How millennials can delicately tell their baby boomer parents they want to get rid of their stuff” … If you have read the news in the last 5 years, it is quite possible that you … Continue reading We should stop talking about generations
By: Analie Nguyen ‘26 Image courtesy of Allrecipes Sauces have taken over food social media. With the emergence of new special sauces and the comeback of fan favorites, an odd but steady trend can be observed: many if not most of these sauces are orange. This is because of the common ingredients found in many of these orange sauces: mayonnaise and hot sauce. While each … Continue reading Orange Is the New Sauce
By Shilo Hurst (‘29) Image Courtesy of The Bengal’s Purr. Halloween is the one night a year when our society looks forward to being terrified. This may seem strange, but it actually has more depth than you might think. Halloween is a tradition that dates back around 2,000 years, to the Celts. Celtic traditions state that from October thirty first to November 1st, spirits of … Continue reading Why Celebrate Halloween: The History of The Spooky Season
By Sneh Makhecha (‘28) Image courtesy of the_sunkissed_kitchen’s Instagram. Are you the type of person who has a Pinterest board filled with pretty, aesthetic meals that you know you’ll never actually have the time or energy to make? Before I became vegan two years ago, I could say the same thing about myself. Despite popular belief, vegan food isn’t just raw, unappetizing vegetables. In fact, … Continue reading Four Healthy Foods You Absolutely Need in Your Pantry
By Analie Nguyen (‘26) Sometimes, the most lucrative thing a person can do is stay silent. Right this second, hundreds or even millions of dollars are being traded for silence. Blackmail, bribes, under the table “gifts”—all of these are the fruits of corruption. In fact, The UN News estimates that 2.6 trillion dollars are lost per year due to corruption alone. Corruption is found in … Continue reading The Cost of Silence
by Analie Nguyen (‘26) (All images are courtesy of Analie Nguyen ) Personally, I think the sky is absolutely beautiful. One day when I was a freshman, it occurred to me that I had forgotten that clouds could be seen moving with the naked eye. I felt sad because it had been so long since I stopped to actually notice how the clouds moved so … Continue reading The Sky in All Her Glory
by Analie Nguyen (’26) (All images are courtesy of Popin’ Cookin’ via popincookin.us) Ever since I was little, I’ve been obsessed with tiny items. Shopkins, smelly erasers, mini rulers–you name it, I loved it. Yet, the one mini collection that always eluded me was Popin’ Cookin’ sets. When I was ten, my mother finally relented and bought me a set. It was the start of … Continue reading Popin’ Cookin’ Sets Ranking
by Stevie Ryke (‘27) Is $3,500 worth it for a VR headset? According to Apple, it is. Recently, Apple introduced Apple Vision Pro: glasses that blend reality and virtual reality. Microsoft describes mixed reality as “a blend of physical and digital worlds, unlocking natural and intuitive 3D human, computer, and environmental interactions.” Yet, most Apple users aren’t impressed. The glasses allow users to navigate the … Continue reading Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro: VR Luxury or Overpriced?
by María José Alvarez Toribio (‘27) Trigger Warnings: mentions of femicide, sexual assault, violence, and domestic abuse. I spent a long time being told lies about feminism and what it means to be a feminist. Many people misinterpret feminism, deeming it synonymous with man-hating, but this could not be further from the truth. Before I moved to the US three years ago, I wasn’t aware … Continue reading Ocho de Marzo: What Women’s Day Means in Mexico
by Analie Nguyen (’26) Everyone knows that the IA library is a great place to research, study, and socialize, but the best thing about the IA library is the abundance of literature available to students in less than 5 minutes! Here’s a list of the top nine books of the IA library that I’ve found so far. 1. The Dead and the Gone by Susan … Continue reading Best Books in Our IA Library
The Overachiever 