TikTok: A Story of Bans and Boundaries
by Stevie Ryke (‘27) Once again, TikTok may acquire a ban. Everything began in 2020 when Donald Trump ordered Chinese owners to sell the app. However, TikTok updated rules to exclude sensitive information from exposure. Well, four years later, everything is starting again. Byte Dance is the parent company of TikTok, located in Beijing, China. TikTok has 150 American users, pushing Western governments to worry … Continue reading TikTok: A Story of Bans and Boundaries
Hoarding – Anaberry Comic
by Analie Nguyen (’26) This comic is about how I am entirely obsessed when I get comfy clothing. The brown sweater in this comic is a sweater that my dad gave me when I was in my oversized clothing era. I would wear it every day at home and only take it off to go to school. (Comic reads left to right) Continue reading Hoarding – Anaberry Comic
The Climate Change Coffee Conundrum
by Stevie Ryke (‘27) As the climate juggles its cards, your morning cup of coffee may soon bear the imprint of a world in flux as the journey from bean to brew takes an unexpected climatic detour. The majority of people drink Arabica and robusta coffee. Imagine the flowery, nutty, lightly caramelized, chocolatey coffee that is your morning brew. Your morning alarms ring, a broken … Continue reading The Climate Change Coffee Conundrum
Changing the Game, One Helmet at a Time
by Saysha Mahadevan (‘24) If you’ve watched any football recently, you may have seen the ads for AT&T’s new 5G helmet for deaf and hard-of-hearing players – that’s how I found out about it! This new initiative immediately piqued my interest, so I followed the link to the official website to find out more. I was even more intrigued once I discovered that AT&T had … Continue reading Changing the Game, One Helmet at a Time
The Leaping Bunny Problem: Animal Testing Ethicality
by Isabella Blakeley (‘26) Trigger Warning; Animal cruelty Cosmetic and hygiene products are a necessary or fun component of nearly everyone’s life. Subsequently, many people take great care to ensure that the products that they use are a reflection of their views. For example, if someone wants to only have clean ingredients, they would purchase a product with fewer chemical ingredients. Many people want to … Continue reading The Leaping Bunny Problem: Animal Testing Ethicality
How to Get Arrested – Anaberry Comic
by Analie Nguyen (’26) Gossiping is second nature to me and it’s even easier since I speak 2 languages. I’m super obvious when I gossip though and this comic is basically a self diss. (Comic reads left to right) Continue reading How to Get Arrested – Anaberry Comic
Entertaining Books to Read When You’re Stuck at Home
by María José Alvarez Toribio (‘27) During the snow season, it can be difficult to find entertaining activities to do indoors. Whether it’s too hot or too cold outside, there are a lot of great books to choose from to pass the time. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde The story revolves around Basil, an Irish painter who makes a portrait of Dorian … Continue reading Entertaining Books to Read When You’re Stuck at Home
IABC’s Creative Careers Event
by Olivia Schrauwen (‘24) This past Wednesday, January 31st, the International Academy Business Coalition at IA held a ‘Creative Careers Day’, where a selection of students got to meet and talk with a handful of professionals from careers that include architecture, visual arts, literature, and other creative areas of study. This event was proposed by students in Mr. Tecmire’s first-semester product team to give students … Continue reading IABC’s Creative Careers Event
Michigan Wolverines vs Ohio State Buckeyes
by Uzair Musharraf (‘26) One of the biggest rivalries in college sports, on Saturday, November 25, the Michigan Wolverines took on the Ohio State Buckeyes in what would become Michigan’s third consecutive win over OSU. This game took place in Ann Arbor, Wolverines territory, and oh was it a game to watch. The final score was 30-24 Michigan, but let’s summarize what happened. Key Moments: … Continue reading Michigan Wolverines vs Ohio State Buckeyes
The Gattaca Dilemma: Is Embryo Engineering Ethical
by Isabella Blakeley (‘26) In the film Gattaca, starring Ethan Hawk and Uma Thurman, an imperfect man attempts to reach perfection. The protagonist, Vincent, wishes to travel to space but because of his ‘genetic imperfections’ is denied this opportunity. Throughout the movie, he imitates another genetically perfect man, Jerome, to achieve his dream. He is presented with challenge after challenge; not only to prove his … Continue reading The Gattaca Dilemma: Is Embryo Engineering Ethical
The Overachiever 