Mettle in Motown: Thanksgiving Edition

by Ian King (’29) Detroit is entering one of its most exciting seasons in recent memory. With the Lions surging in the NFL, the Pistons cultivating a young core, and the city preparing for its iconic Thanksgiving Parade, Motown is buzzing with energy. This winter, the resilience, pride, and toughness that Detroit’s known for will be on full display for the world. The Detroit Lions … Continue reading Mettle in Motown: Thanksgiving Edition

The Satanic Panic: Psychoanalyzing the Demons and the Media Dogs

Anton LeVay, founder of the Church of Satan, conducting a ceremony (c. 1970) Sourced from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Satanism  People tend to avoid the strange tendencies of the world, veering away from them as if they were to catch a disease. About 63% of Americans are Christian, which has been a highly popular idea ever since the colonization of America. Christianity is not only the backbone of the … Continue reading The Satanic Panic: Psychoanalyzing the Demons and the Media Dogs

Zach Bryan: The Big House and Beyond

By Hayden Frishman (‘27) Michigan Stadium, known as “The Big House”, typically hosts football games on Saturday nights. However, on Saturday, September 27, 2025, the Big House hosted its first-ever concert for none other than Zach Bryan. I personally attended the concert, and the crowd felt electric. Everyone was excited to make history while listening to an incredible country music artist.  Zach Bryan is a … Continue reading Zach Bryan: The Big House and Beyond

An Introduction to Film Scores

By Lilly Barnhart (‘27) The Dead Poets Society (1989). Image Courtesy of The Dead Poets Society via IMDb It has become common to scroll through TikTok, Instagram, or Pinterest while binge-watching your favorite movies on Netflix. But while the short videos on your phone may have been produced in under 10 minutes, movies are not. They do not contain small snippets of viral songs; they … Continue reading An Introduction to Film Scores

Hubble Telescope 35th Anniversary and the Eagle Nebula Star Cluster

By Opal Frazier Johnson (‘28) The Hubble Space Telescope celebrated its 35th anniversary this year, and it has had countless contributions to science in that time.  The telescope was named after the American astronomer Edwin Hubble. Hubble was born in 1889 in Marshfield, Missouri. He studied at the University of Chicago and the Universities at Oxford and Cambridge, and gained a master’s degree.  Edwin Hubble … Continue reading Hubble Telescope 35th Anniversary and the Eagle Nebula Star Cluster

Review: “Cash Project” – IA’s own musicians spell out their potential in promising debut project

by Jaxson Kaplan-Rudolph (’25) Today marks the official debut mixtape of IA’s very own “MI CAS TÚ CAS,” an hip-hop group consisting of Okma seniors Jude Andrews, Jackson Otlewski, and Alexander Jojic (all ’25). Many musicians tend to struggle through a few hoops before they get going in their careers, but MI CAS TÚ CAS has started their journey flying through the excellent “Cash Project,” … Continue reading Review: “Cash Project” – IA’s own musicians spell out their potential in promising debut project

The Cost of Silence

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

Should You Watch Snow White? Why the New Snow White Doesn’t Quite Measure Up to the Original.

By Sneh Makhecha (‘28) In this article I wanted to discuss Disney’s most recent live action film, Snow White. Snow White came out on March 21, 2025, starring Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen. I watched the movie about a week after it was released, and the movie was honestly a bit disappointing. I was fairly oblivious to the  … Continue reading Should You Watch Snow White? Why the New Snow White Doesn’t Quite Measure Up to the Original.

Shooting for the Stars: SpaceX Moving into the Realm of Spy

A Space X Falcon 9 Rocket carrying a spy satellite in Lompoc California, Image Courtesy of Patrick T. Fallon/Agence France Presse and Getty Images By Hayden Frishman (‘27) The United States protects its citizens in many ways: through the Army, Navy, Air Force, and even Space Force. But have you ever imagined a world where the United States can use spy satellites up in space? … Continue reading Shooting for the Stars: SpaceX Moving into the Realm of Spy

Psychologist or German Spy? Wolfgang Köhler’s Pursuit in Espionage

By Isabella Nestor (’26) Psychology is grounded in mostly modern findings but occasionally refers back to core studies from the past, which had limited knowledge of Psychology due to the field being in its infancy. One key psychologist who started the field’s rapid growth was Wolfgang Köhler, notably regarded for his study on apes on the island of Tenerife. It is essential to know that … Continue reading Psychologist or German Spy? Wolfgang Köhler’s Pursuit in Espionage