The Wonders of Words and Writing
By Cathy Shan (’23) Featured: Rachel Rochford (’23) Starting with four words that sparked the end of an era of segregation and prejudice, Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech is undoubtedly one of, if not the most, well-known pieces of literature in American history. This speech touched the hearts of tens of thousands of people around the nation, making it a prime … Continue reading The Wonders of Words and Writing
The Precision Medicine Show: Episode 1 – TV’s Next Big Hit
By Diya Ramesh (‘23) If you love WandaVision, enjoy the references made to it throughout this series. If not, pretend they’re not there! BEEP, BEEP, BEEP! As usual, you wonder why alarm clocks haven’t yet been declared a form of cruel and unusual punishment. All the same, you slide out of bed, albeit very reluctantly. Bleary-eyed and half-asleep, you stumble into the bathroom to brush … Continue reading The Precision Medicine Show: Episode 1 – TV’s Next Big Hit
Opposite Day
By Marina Campoy-LoVasco (‘23) “It’s opposite day.” That’s what my brother says every once in a while. He says it when he does something mean, and tells me he meant to do the opposite, kind thing. What is opposite day though? The opposite of day is night. The opposite of night is day. But actions and words are not that simple. Sure, sure, there are … Continue reading Opposite Day
Wandavision Is Not Classic Marvel Entertainment
By Hamsini Sivakumar (‘21) I honestly cannot remember when I started watching Marvel movies. Iron Man came out when I was 5, and while it was definitely after that, these movies have been in the background of most of my life through posters, ads, and excited trips to the theatre. Even when I didn’t really understand the plot, I was always entertained by what was … Continue reading Wandavision Is Not Classic Marvel Entertainment
The Month of March
By Qingqing Ouyang (‘23) March is a month celebrating women and reading, and it is important to appreciate both. Let’s take a look at female business individuals that have widely impacted the financial world. Not only their contributions and influence, but I also encourage you to read more about their story. Here, you will read about three strong women we have chosen, and books relating … Continue reading The Month of March
“Mr. Vice President, I’m speaking!”
By Siya Chhabra (’24) For the first time in all of American history, a female Vice President was elected. Vice President Kamala Harris not only changed the face of history, but became a condition precedent to what is hopefully a rise in women in leadership in the near future. However, in order to understand the ideology of female leaders, we must revisit the past to … Continue reading “Mr. Vice President, I’m speaking!”
How Does ESG Affect Us Investors and the World?
By Giulia Pincetti (’24) A company’s operations are set to a specific standard of criteria environmentally, socially and when it comes to governance. This is called ESG, and socially aware investors use this criteria in order to find potential investments that align with their values. Many investors may even use ESG to steer away from businesses that contain risk factors that may damage their share … Continue reading How Does ESG Affect Us Investors and the World?
Ford’s Electric Future: An exclusive interview with Ford’s EV Boss
By Aadi Shiv Malhotra (‘21) When Henry Ford revealed the Model T in 1908, he wanted the automobile to be affordable, simple to operate, and durable. The Model T was one of the first mass-produced cars allowing Henry Ford to achieve his dream of creating a universal car. Since then Ford has become one of the largest and most influential automakers in the world, selling … Continue reading Ford’s Electric Future: An exclusive interview with Ford’s EV Boss
Texas’s Winter Storm Struggles
By Hamsini Sivakumar (‘21) As someone from Michigan, I’m used to watching snow pile up on sidewalks and roads every February, so I thought the recent winter storm in Texas would be harmless. However, instead of just the possibility of a snow day, Texans have been dealing with power outages, frozen pipes, and a lack of water. While cold weather has been affecting the entire … Continue reading Texas’s Winter Storm Struggles
The History of Black History Month
By Chinedum Aguwa (‘22) Disclaimer: The term “negro” is used throughout this article. Most of the names have replaced the term “negro” with “Black” in recent years but I am citing historical sources. There have been many arguments that the term “negro” refers to Black inferiority. Other words like “colored” and “African-American” have also been deemed inappropriate to use to describe the Black community. If you … Continue reading The History of Black History Month
The Overachiever 