Anaberry Comics: “IA Teachers Part 2”

By Analie Nguyen (‘26) Almost every Anaberry character is based on an actual person. Whether it be a student, an old friend, or family, each Anaberry character is very purposefully represented by a specific vegetable or fruit. Every one of these representative characters is that fruit or vegetable because of some aspect that can connect the real life person to the vegetable/fruit. Ever wonder why … Continue reading Anaberry Comics: “IA Teachers Part 2”

Barbarians and Books: The View of the Celtic-Irish and Their Role in Roman Civilization 

By Isabella Nestor (’26) As we move forward in time, the specificities of the old Roman world are often forgotten. Detrimental events, such as its creation, shift to Christianity and its fall are often pushed to the back burner in favor of more modern studies.  More recent investigations look into the role of the Irish and how, through Irish scribes, they were instrumental in protecting … Continue reading Barbarians and Books: The View of the Celtic-Irish and Their Role in Roman Civilization 

Things I Wish I Knew When I Could Barely Fall Asleep

By Sneh Makhecha (‘28) Have you ever had that moment when you just tossed and turned in your bed because, for whatever reason, you just couldn’t fall asleep? I definitely have, especially since I started to use screen time before sleeping. As I mentioned in previous articles, social media’s effects on health can be extremely negative, including addiction, a lack of sleep, and peer pressure. … Continue reading Things I Wish I Knew When I Could Barely Fall Asleep

Harlow’s Mania: Depression Defined by Isolation

By Isabella Nestor (’26) TW: Mention of Depression, Suicide, and Animal Abuse  With more and more people pursuing the field of psychology it is important to remember the uncertain time in which it was developed. Almost every high school psychology student has heard of the study by Harry Harlow on attachment theory, but other than grazing the surface of his findings, people often miss out … Continue reading Harlow’s Mania: Depression Defined by Isolation

IA Teachers

By Analie Nguyen ‘26 Almost every Anaberry character is based on an actual person. Whether it be a student, an old friend, or family, each Anaberry character is very purposefully represented by a specific vegetable or fruit. Every one of these representative characters is that fruit or vegetable because of some aspect that can connect the real life person to the vegetable/fruit. Ever wonder why … Continue reading IA Teachers

Spanish Sayings and Their Meanings

By María José Alvarez Toribio (‘27) Similarly to most cultures, language and expression are a central part of Mexican and Latin culture, serving as a way to connect with others and preserve the traditions of a region. With language comes the historical context of sayings and their place in the way most people communicate with others. These linguistic tools embody the values and beliefs prevalent … Continue reading Spanish Sayings and Their Meanings

The Intrigue Behind Spotify Wrapped

by Julienne Absin (‘27) Surprise! Spotify Wrapped continues counting past October 31. Quick! You still have time to save yourself the embarrassment this year. Start streaming! Late November to early December is the time for Spotify users to reflect on their played songs throughout the year. Social media sites are dominated by people posting about how they streamed their favorite artist for 150,000 minutes this … Continue reading The Intrigue Behind Spotify Wrapped

Three Tips to Avoid Peer Pressure and Screen Addiction 

By Sneh Makhecha ’28 I often hear my friends complaining about how they’re so tired since they get five to six hours of sleep on a daily basis. When I ask why, they say they just couldn’t stop scrolling through Snapchat or Instagram because it’s “so addicting”. I couldn’t help but wonder if addiction was the only cause of the recent widespread social media obsession. … Continue reading Three Tips to Avoid Peer Pressure and Screen Addiction 

From Pirate Crimes to Treasure Island

by Isabella Nestor The true history of pirates is often unknown; usually hidden behind a fictitious image we created of them. In reality, there is not much known about the existence of pirates, or if they even do. Pirates are figures that are often depicted as spontaneous and mysterious and are a largely romanticized version of reality. The reality of a pirate’s life can be … Continue reading From Pirate Crimes to Treasure Island

COVID Songs

by Analie Nguyen ‘26 Since quarantine was so long ago, I think people forget how bad it really was. I, like most young people during this time, was really struggling. Good news: A lot of great music came out during quarantine! Bad news: we regularly listened to these bangers while having mental breakdowns. We pavloved ourselves without even understanding what it meant. Don’t believe me? … Continue reading COVID Songs