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
Multiple Choice Madness
by Analie Nguyen ‘26 Ever have second thoughts on a test? I can’t count how many times that’s happened to me. It’s always the worst feeling to get your test back, see the faint outlines of when you circled the right answer, and then see a big red mark on the answer that you actually chose. Continue reading Multiple Choice Madness
The IA Overachiever Student Op–Ed Contest
What is an Op-Ed? According to the New Oxford American Dictionary, an Opinion Piece is “an article in which the writer expresses their personal opinion, typically one which is controversial or provocative, about a particular issue or item of news.” The word op-ed itself derives from its original location in the printed New York Times (which established the modern op-ed section), opposite the editorial page. … Continue reading The IA Overachiever Student Op–Ed Contest
How Black Friday Effects the Fashion Industry
By Lorelei Aquilina (‘27) With the rise of online shopping, and with it overtaking in-person shopping last holiday season, the term “Black Friday” has faded out to a much larger sale season. That being said, the Black Friday season has a major impact on the fashion industry. People buy more in this season than they do all year, and because of that, the world of … Continue reading How Black Friday Effects the Fashion Industry
World’s First: SPACEX Successfully Lands and Recovers Rocket Booster
by Opal Frazier Johnson (‘28) On October 13, SpaceX launched the fifth rocket in its Starship program. Later that day, one of the rocket’s central boosters lowered itself precisely back to the launch site. This is a remarkable achievement for SpaceX and for space agencies worldwide. CNBC reporter Michael Sheetz says SpaceX’s Starship program aims to become a “fully reusable rocket system.” On each launch, … Continue reading World’s First: SPACEX Successfully Lands and Recovers Rocket Booster
Is Social Media a Killer of Sleep?
by Sneh Makhecha (‘28) We’ve all heard the rumors about screen time before bed from the constant warnings from our doctors to the distressed pleas of our parents. But are they true? I’ve spent more of my free time than I’d like to admit binge-watching Netflix, texting, and scrolling through my camera roll before sleeping. I’ve never particularly considered the consequences until recently, when I … Continue reading Is Social Media a Killer of Sleep?
Ancient Egyptian Medicine: Medieval “Medicine” and Future Forensics
by Raina Li (‘28) Despite being at a geological disadvantage compared to many other civilizations in the world due to drought or flooding of the Nile, Ancient Egypt had some of the most advanced healthcare of its time. Egyptian physicians were highly skilled in herbal, practical, and spiritual medicine, often combining the three methods to heal and revive their patients. Their expertise earned them respect … Continue reading Ancient Egyptian Medicine: Medieval “Medicine” and Future Forensics
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