Back to Vaccines: The Science Behind the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
By Diya Ramesh (‘23) It’s another quiet Sunday afternoon, when you look at your window, your Google Chrome window, that is, and see something that instantly catches your eye. It’s… the return of the vaccines, the sequel to the sequel, the latest guest at the party! The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have a new sibling, and its name is the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The … Continue reading Back to Vaccines: The Science Behind the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Procrastination, an “Urban” Ideology
By Siya Chhabra (‘23) Image Courtesy Of Women in Business As most people know, procrastination, or adopting any delaying tactics is the enemy of success. The greatest thief that this world has ever seen, is procrastination, especially the domino-like effect it entrances on humans of all ages. It can be most-definitely negatively impactful, and possesses serious repercussions and reverberations under any circumstance. Here’s the thing, … Continue reading Procrastination, an “Urban” Ideology
Mentally on Mars
By Marina Campoy-LoVasco (‘23) The Earth spans a surface area of 196.9 million mi². Its highest point of elevation is 29,029 ft above sea level at the tip of Mount Everest. Over 4000 people have reached this point successfully, while around 295 people lost their lives in the process. The deepest known point on Earth’s surface is the Challenger Deep somewhere near 35,814 feet below … Continue reading Mentally on Mars
What’s Been Going On With the Weeknd’s Look Lately?
By Saysha Mahadevan (’24) We’ve seen the Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) go through some interesting styles, like his legendary locs ponytail hairstyle during 2014 and the short fro he sported during his “Starboy” era, but never before have we seen bandages take the place of his hair. The Weeknd released his highly acclaimed album, After Hours, in March of 2020, and ever since, we’ve seen his … Continue reading What’s Been Going On With the Weeknd’s Look Lately?
A Moment of Inspiration: A Finger Lickin’ Friendship
By Morgan Cook (’22) Often, support systems are found in unlikely or unusual situations and show themselves at unexpected times, and when it comes to Jason Schweitzer and Emilia (last name unknown), this support began as a friendship dating back years and years. From the time Jason was young, his mother would take him to a KFC in the city of Toronto every Sunday – … Continue reading A Moment of Inspiration: A Finger Lickin’ Friendship
Cat Food
By Ava Casab (‘23) Morning sunlight seeps through the cracks of the window blinds. The sun has already risen, continuing to traverse the skyline, leaving streaks of pink and purple in its wake. A blue expanse hangs above, a telltale sign of returning daytime. This is not, however, what wakes her up. Instead it is the sharp claw on her face, which she moves her … Continue reading Cat Food
Teenagers and Financial Preparation
By: Qingqing Ouyang (‘23) Many schools do not offer opportunities, besides specialized business classes, that prepare students as they enter adulthood. In this case, it means teaching the youth to save and manage money. In a class known as personal finance, teenagers can learn how to properly handle money situations, which will help them a lot in the long run. To a parent or guardian—These … Continue reading Teenagers and Financial Preparation
Do the COVID Vaccines Protect Against the New Variants?
By Aadit Jain (’23) Over the past few months, new variants of the coronavirus, such as the Brazil variant (known as P.1), the UK variant (known as B.1.1.7), and the South Africa variant (known as B.1.351), have emerged and spread throughout the world. While these new strains are not expected to be more dangerous, they are more contagious. The UK variant of the coronavirus, for … Continue reading Do the COVID Vaccines Protect Against the New Variants?
Turkey and Greece
By Rachel Rochford (’23) No one likes it when allies argue, but this does not change the fact that conflicts happen. One such example is that of current tensions between Greece and Turkey, both of whom are meant to be on friendly terms as NATO members. Unfortunately, several key issues have had a long impact on relations between these nations. These issues include disputes over … Continue reading Turkey and Greece
The Role of Social Media in the Capitol Insurrection
By Akshara Karthik (‘22) On January 6th, 2021, many Americans watched in horror as a violent mob of rioters stormed the United States Capitol. Personally, I was awestruck and speechless. I never fathomed that something like this could ever happen, especially in this day and age. But, what if I told you that there were hundreds of signs prior to the insurrection? At this point, … Continue reading The Role of Social Media in the Capitol Insurrection
The Overachiever 