Marshmallows
By Ava Casab (’23) “I’m still confused as to why we’re all here again,” Allie says. It’s late July, just past seven in the evening. She’s standing to the side, watching as the rest of us try to light the fire. “We’re making a fire so we can make s’mores,” Lily responds from her position to the left of Allie. “Partially because our parents … Continue reading Marshmallows
Tech Review: Cowin
By Teodoro Gammons (’23) In today’s world, many people have smartphones. Some people have MP3 players, and some have iPods. But we need headphones for theses devices. Today, I’m going to explain why the Cowin E7 is the best budget set of headphones. After having the E7’s for a year now, I’m very happy with the choice. The quality of sound is way better … Continue reading Tech Review: Cowin
Psychology and the IA Brain: A (Wo)man’s Best Friend
By Abigail Kendal (’22) Anyone who has a furry friend can attest to the fact that they are probably the best thing that ever happened to them. While dogs are known for bringing emotional stability, comfort, and everlasting friendship into a person’s life, in Los Angeles these canines have been part of a much greater journey: one of trust, healing, and recovery. A revolutionary program … Continue reading Psychology and the IA Brain: A (Wo)man’s Best Friend
Space Exploration
By YeonWoo Lee (’21) Ever since I was little, I have had the pleasure of exploring the billions of possibilities that my future would bring. In the short, yet long seventeen years of my life, I have dreamed about my future on Earth. A beautiful princess, a confident lawyer, and even the hottest pop singer to have ever existed. Yet, there was a … Continue reading Space Exploration
IA Law Review: Forum Analysis (The Case of Hasidic Education by Zalman Rothschild)
By Vynateya Purimetla (’21) Zalman Rothschild’s commentary on the grey area between state education law, the Free Exercise Clause, and the hybrid-rights doctrine developed by Justice Scalia is a fascinating forum piece written for the Columbia Law Review. It masterfully circumnavigates through the complex web created by often contradicting legal precedents and explores a unique situation in which different agendas collide. Divided into three … Continue reading IA Law Review: Forum Analysis (The Case of Hasidic Education by Zalman Rothschild)
A Vote of Confidence
By Rachel Rochford (’23) America is a capitalist nation, one of the many things that people here hate to love and love to hate. On one hand, capitalism has allowed for the competition, innovation, and political freedoms that have caused generations of entrepreneurs to thrive in America. On the other hand, capitalism can, and has led to marginalization of those that don’t fit within its … Continue reading A Vote of Confidence
A Moment of Inspiration: The Late Bloomers
By Morgan Cook (’22) Across the billboards, this year’s top picks for music are boldly displayed, and most of them have one thing in common: they were all written by young artists. However, Alan Tripp makes it perfectly clear that music doesn’t have to be dominated by a junior crowd. At the age of 102, this man is releasing his very first album meant for … Continue reading A Moment of Inspiration: The Late Bloomers
Mira Music Review: Pony – Rex Orange County
Review: Pony harmoniously conveys true vulnerability through cleverly written lyrics and slow melodies, all accentuated by a combination of two genres: jazz and alternative By Mira Sripada (‘22) (credit: Pitchfork) Born in England, Alex O’Connor, professionally known as Rex Orange County, is an alternative singer and songwriter. In just a short amount of time, O’Connor has amassed over one million followers on Instagram and has … Continue reading Mira Music Review: Pony – Rex Orange County
Mira’s Music Review: On A Love Letter To You 4
Review: On A Love Letter To You 4, Trippie Redd is able to create instant hits using the contrast between soothing, guitar melodies and trap beats, topped off by his obnoxious rapping and a few notable collaborations By Mira Sripada (‘22) (Credit: rapcurrent) Michael Lamar White IV, better known as Trippie Redd is a 20-year-old American rapper from Canton, Ohio. His discography includes three albums … Continue reading Mira’s Music Review: On A Love Letter To You 4
Remember the Taken
By Tasawwar Rahman (‘22) Depicts protester wearing Uighur flag with tears of blood. Brussels, April 2018. Photo by Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Taken. As the world is distracted by China’s rise, our economic priorities have begun supplant our moral. A people taken. A culture taken. A religion taken. And the world remains silent. Look away, away from the polished glamour and to the people, the people yearning … Continue reading Remember the Taken
The Overachiever 