Judge and Timer Ready? The Ninjas of the IA Phoenix Forensics Team
By Adriana Doria (’19) On March 4, 2017, the IA forensics team competed in the “Ninjatational”, its third tournament this season, at Avondale High School. The forensics team was awarded a second place trophy in the “Shogun” (large entry) division of the the team sweepstakes. The public address category consists of the categories Broadcasting, Extemporaneous, Impromptu, Informative, Oratory, and Sales. In Oratory, competitors must write a … Continue reading Judge and Timer Ready? The Ninjas of the IA Phoenix Forensics Team
Judge and Timer Ready? Another Victory for IA Phoenix Forensics
By Adriana Doria (’19) With the forensics season progressing, the IA Phoenix “forensicators”, or forensics team members, successfully competed at the Frankenmuth Invitational. The IA forensics team, coached by Ms. Sarah Clancy, took 31 members to this tournament- it ended up with 18 students making it to semifinals, and 12 of the 18 semi finalists making it to finals. The team was also awarded 2nd place for the … Continue reading Judge and Timer Ready? Another Victory for IA Phoenix Forensics
IA IN VOGUE: FARE x Rina, IA Students’ Fashion Debut
By Sally Bdeir (’19) The last of personal project presentations just finished, and IA sophomores got pretty creative this year. Sophomores Quinn Coleman, Rina Helt and Ana Bayma-Meyer collaborated to produce an incredible fashion show at the Detroit Carr Center. Sophomore Quinn Coleman has had his own clothing brand called FARE. For his personal project, he collaborated with Rina Helt and together, they designed and … Continue reading IA IN VOGUE: FARE x Rina, IA Students’ Fashion Debut
IA Model UN Team Travels to Chicago for MUNUC
The University of Chicago hosts one of the most competitive Model UN conferences in the country, with attendees ranging from California to New York. However, that didn’t stop the IA from making themselves noticed once again, coming out with two awards, an abundance of resolutions, and memories that will last a lifetime. Continue reading IA Model UN Team Travels to Chicago for MUNUC
Patriots Complete Miraculous Comeback En Route to Super Bowl Win
In perhaps the greatest Super Bowl ever contested, the New England Patriots erased a 25 point deficit and hoisted their fifth Vince Lombardi Trophy in 17 years. Continue reading Patriots Complete Miraculous Comeback En Route to Super Bowl Win
Lost, Alone, and Afraid: The Reality 80,000 Kids Will Face This Year (“Lion” Movie Review)
(Featured photo courtesy of Sideonetrackone) By Sophia Kapur (’18) Plucked from a childhood spent scampering barefoot through dusty streets and placed in a home within earshot of crashing waves on Australian sand, Saroo Brierley couldn’t have felt further from home. The thoughts flooding his mind each night were filled with memories of his mother, brothers, and sister- who, he believed, were persistently searching for him … Continue reading Lost, Alone, and Afraid: The Reality 80,000 Kids Will Face This Year (“Lion” Movie Review)
A SECOND LOOK: Jules Verne
If you need help inside and outside of IA, you should read the works of Jules Verne. Continue reading A SECOND LOOK: Jules Verne
The 89th Academy Awards Nominations
(Featured photo courtesy of Dbmoviesblog) By Matthew Mancini (’18) This is a complete list of the 2017 Oscar nominations made by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The Academy Awards will take place on February 26, 2017 with host Neil Patrick Harris. Best Picture: “Arrival” “Fences” “Hacksaw Ridge” “Hell or High Water” “Hidden Figures” “La La Land” “Lion” “Manchester by the Sea” “Moonlight” … Continue reading The 89th Academy Awards Nominations
Experiencing the Women’s March on Washington
(Featured photo courtesy of Womensmarch.com) By Rebecca Driker-Ohren (’18) From the moment the election results were in- and quite frankly, a long time before that moment- something fundamental changed in our country: our nation’s core values. I don’t pretend to be well-versed in politics, or to follow any candidacies closely. But what I do know is that the division that our country felt throughout this last … Continue reading Experiencing the Women’s March on Washington
Inauguration Weekend: A New Era Dawns
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 45th president of the United States of America. (Feature photo courtesy of Center Stage) By Evan Kolin (‘18) The Inauguration Eight years ago, as Barack Obama entered office and became the first African-American president in history, Senator Dianne Feinstein opened the 56th presidential inauguration with a praise to the democracy of the United States: “The freedom of a people … Continue reading Inauguration Weekend: A New Era Dawns
The Overachiever 