Are Witch Trials Still Happening in the 21st Century?
By Isabella Nestor (’26) During this sacred time of year, when our minds may wonder about the peculiar ways of the 1600s, the book, In Defense of Witches by Mona Chollet made me wonder why the Witch Trials happened. Many of you reading may know of the terrors and violence that presented itself during this time as another strange occurrence from textbook history but in … Continue reading Are Witch Trials Still Happening in the 21st Century?
The Sky in All Her Glory
by Analie Nguyen (‘26) (All images are courtesy of Analie Nguyen ) Personally, I think the sky is absolutely beautiful. One day when I was a freshman, it occurred to me that I had forgotten that clouds could be seen moving with the naked eye. I felt sad because it had been so long since I stopped to actually notice how the clouds moved so … Continue reading The Sky in All Her Glory
Tropical Cyclones: The Devastating Impacts of Hurricanes Milton and Helene
by Hayden Frishman (‘27) Imagine you are sitting on your couch at home, just waiting for a deadly storm to come. Then, water starts rising, and you realize that your home is gone. This storm is a hurricane, and two have hit the United States in the past month. Hurricane Helene made landfall on September 26, 2024, and Hurricane Milton made landfall on October 9, … Continue reading Tropical Cyclones: The Devastating Impacts of Hurricanes Milton and Helene
Fashion: The unspoken language of US politics
By Lorelei Aquilina (’27) During election season, there are so many factors to how a candidate presents themselves: their mannerisms, nervous habits, and body language are all massive cues towards who the candidates “truly” are. But, one majorly ignored part of a candidate’s campaign is their fashion choices. Though fashion seems unimportant and shallow to politics, it has been used throughout history to send a … Continue reading Fashion: The unspoken language of US politics
Popin’ Cookin’ Sets Ranking
by Analie Nguyen (’26) (All images are courtesy of Popin’ Cookin’ via popincookin.us) Ever since I was little, I’ve been obsessed with tiny items. Shopkins, smelly erasers, mini rulers–you name it, I loved it. Yet, the one mini collection that always eluded me was Popin’ Cookin’ sets. When I was ten, my mother finally relented and bought me a set. It was the start of … Continue reading Popin’ Cookin’ Sets Ranking
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Moving Forward From COVID-19
by Kate King (‘26) Over the past four years, people around the world have suffered under the contagion of the COVID-19 virus which has taken many lives, shattered the economy, and shut down schools. Now, however, for the first time in three years, the virus that took the world by shock seems to be getting better. In the United States, the Biden Administration declared in … Continue reading Moving Forward From COVID-19
Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro: VR Luxury or Overpriced?
by Stevie Ryke (‘27) Is $3,500 worth it for a VR headset? According to Apple, it is. Recently, Apple introduced Apple Vision Pro: glasses that blend reality and virtual reality. Microsoft describes mixed reality as “a blend of physical and digital worlds, unlocking natural and intuitive 3D human, computer, and environmental interactions.” Yet, most Apple users aren’t impressed. The glasses allow users to navigate the … Continue reading Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro: VR Luxury or Overpriced?
Bollywood Singers: The Next Gen
by Lamha Raman (‘27) You may have heard of Shreya Goshal and Arijit Singh. They are two of the most popular Bollywood singers. Shreya Goshal has sung in hit songs from “Yeh Ishq Hai” (featured in the movie Jab We Met,) to a newer collaboration with Arabic singer, Saad Lamjarred, called “Guli Mata”. Arijit Singh’s most popular song was “Tum Hi Ho” from the movie … Continue reading Bollywood Singers: The Next Gen
Unveiling NVIDIA’s Triumph
by Uzair Musharraf (‘26) A leader in AI Computing and arguably the most successful company to emerge out of 2023, creating GPUs, CPUs, and Cryptocurrency mining– NVIDIA has made its place as a big 3 tech company. NVIDIA’s next earnings announcement carries considerable weight in the tech world, as seen by outstanding figures and market patterns. Over the last year, the company’s stock performance has … Continue reading Unveiling NVIDIA’s Triumph
The Damage of Overconsumption
by María José Alvarez Toribio (‘27) In a world driven by consumerism, the consequences of overconsumption loom closer and larger than ever before. Buying the trendiest items to stay in fashion seems like the top priority to most, especially during hugely marketed holidays. However, our present economic choices will inevitably have a permanent impact on the planet and humanity, so it is important to be … Continue reading The Damage of Overconsumption
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