Nagorno-Karabakh
By Rachel Rochford (’23) On September 27, 2020, fighting broke out between Armenia and neighboring Azerbaijan over a small area between the two countries known as Nagorno-Karabakh. The region is legally a part of Azerbaijan but 95% of its inhabitants are ethnically Armenian. Since its inception, the two countries, and the people of Nagorno-Karabakh, have argued quite fiercely over the fate of the region. While … Continue reading Nagorno-Karabakh
Got Diseases? Well, We’ve Got Vaccines!
By Diya Ramesh (’23) It’s 3:00 on a Friday, and you just got home from school. You pick up your phone to scroll through social media, when you decide that maybe you should stay up-to-date with world events instead. You turn on the TV, and over and over, you see discussions about vaccines. You’ve had plenty of vaccines before, but you start to wonder, “How … Continue reading Got Diseases? Well, We’ve Got Vaccines!
The Pop Culture Platform: Fandoms
By Akshara Karthik (’22) Close your eyes. Pretend the world is back to normal. Imagine that you and your best friend got meet and greet tickets to your favorite artist’s concert. For the past 5 years, you and your friend have been “obsessed” with this artist, buying all their albums, merchandise, and even having a fan account with over 10,000 followers on social media. You … Continue reading The Pop Culture Platform: Fandoms
The Rise of Among Us
By Ryan Jin (’22) If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the latest rousing phenomenon that has swept the world of both gaming and media by storm: Among Us. The game was developed and released by indie game company Innersloth (also producers of the popular Henry Stickmin Collection and Dig2China) on June 15, 2018, and currently has nearly 4 million … Continue reading The Rise of Among Us
A Moment of Inspiration: No One’s Victim
By Morgan Cook (’22) Those who have dealt with seemingly perpetual harassment from peers understand what this can do to a person – especially a young child. There are a number of ways people deal with the struggles presented to them due to bullying, and rarely do they turn to philanthropy in response to the treatment they receive. Rarely, but not never. Cavanaugh Bell is … Continue reading A Moment of Inspiration: No One’s Victim
Why it’s Hard For Us to Change Our Minds
By Marina Campoy-LoVasco (’23) When you listen to the debates, you might wonder, does this change anyone’s mind? The people who agree with one party will continue supporting them and those in support of the other side will continue to support their side as well. There is even a term to describe this sort of event, confirmation bias. We as people prefer both people and … Continue reading Why it’s Hard For Us to Change Our Minds
Hello, my name is……
By Siya Chhabra (’24) One should never be fooled by what they see on the outside, as within, there often lies a contrastive story. Beyond doubt, it is general human nature, and congenitally straightforward to glance at a person and form judgements about their present, past, and even their future. Yet, what many do not realize, is that unprecedented assumptions break the relationships some form … Continue reading Hello, my name is……
COVID-19 and the Return to School
By Isabelle Aquilina (’23) Whether you are staying virtual or coming in person, these past few weeks have brought a big change to your learning environment at the IA. The empty halls and classes of maybe only seven people sure are an uncomfortable sight to anyone that comes into the building. The strategy for opening up the physical classroom is different for each school, and … Continue reading COVID-19 and the Return to School
Do Black Lives Matter in Hollywood?
By Chinedum Aguwa (’22) This summer, mass protests erupted throughout the world provoked by the killing of Mr. George Floyd. People that supported these protests called against police brutality and systemic racism. Businesses and schools have taken the initiative to eliminate inequality and racism in their community. Historic brands such as Aunt Jemima are changing their names due to racial stereotypes. The NFL’s Washington Redskins … Continue reading Do Black Lives Matter in Hollywood?
Supreme Question
By Tasawwar Rahman (’22) and Leah Raymond (’22) On September 18th, 2020, the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg sadly passed away. Without batting an eye and mere hours after it was announced, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell immediately announced that if President Trump were to nominate the 115th Justice, the nomination would receive a vote on the Senate floor. Just eight days after Justice Ginsburg’s … Continue reading Supreme Question
The Overachiever 