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

Deep Brain Stimulation: The Moral Implications DBS Alzheimer’s treatment 

 by Isabella Blakeley (’26) In the United States alone, it is estimated that 6.7 million people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. Worldwide, however, that statistic bubbles to nearly 55 million Alzheimer’s sufferers. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive degenerative disease that causes brain cells and connections to these cells to die, which destroys memory functions and other necessary motor skills. There are three main stages of Alzheimer’s: … Continue reading Deep Brain Stimulation: The Moral Implications DBS Alzheimer’s treatment 

Ocho de Marzo: What Women’s Day Means in Mexico 

by María José Alvarez Toribio (‘27) Trigger Warnings: mentions of femicide, sexual assault, violence, and domestic abuse. I spent a long time being told lies about feminism and what it means to be a feminist. Many people misinterpret feminism, deeming it synonymous with man-hating, but this could not be further from the truth. Before I moved to the US three years ago, I wasn’t aware … Continue reading Ocho de Marzo: What Women’s Day Means in Mexico