The Sexist Rejection of Women In Formula 1
by María José Alvarez Toribio (‘27) Formula 1 consists of a yearly car racing season (usually from March to November), in which two drivers from each of the 10 teams must compete, driving at above 220 mph through about 23 complex tracks around the world. Each of these races is called a Grand Prix. Formula 1 is sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, also … Continue reading The Sexist Rejection of Women In Formula 1
Taylor Swift In College
by Stevie Ryke (‘27) Dive into a world where academia meets the rhythms of Taylor Swift as a Harvard professor unveils a captivating new course. “In the spring semester, Stephanie Burt, an English professor at Harvard University, will teach a new class, ‘Taylor Swift and Her World.’ Nearly 300 students have enrolled,” says the New York Times. Due to its growing popularity, the University of … Continue reading Taylor Swift In College
Best Books in Our IA Library
by Analie Nguyen (’26) Everyone knows that the IA library is a great place to research, study, and socialize, but the best thing about the IA library is the abundance of literature available to students in less than 5 minutes! Here’s a list of the top nine books of the IA library that I’ve found so far. 1. The Dead and the Gone by Susan … Continue reading Best Books in Our IA Library
Should We Conquer Mars? The Ethical Debate over Terraforming
by Isabella Blakeley(’26) Scientists estimate that 15 cities may be underwater by the year 2030. Venice, Italy, Bangkok, Thailand, and Savannah, USA could all be unlivable cities within the next two decades. The rising water levels have led some scientists to plan for an inevitable extinction event. More specifically, scientists are wondering how to keep the human population alive even after the expected unsurvivable blow … Continue reading Should We Conquer Mars? The Ethical Debate over Terraforming
‘23 Olympics: Through the Eyes of Seniors
by Olivia Schrauwen (‘24) The International Academy has an annual tradition of celebrating the week-long event of Olympics. During Olympics week (usually during the first weeks of October,) each grade competes against the others for the ultimate prize: bragging rights. Many consider it an equivalent to other high schools’ homecoming week; the week contains different spirit days, athletic competitions, and artistic events, for which all … Continue reading ‘23 Olympics: Through the Eyes of Seniors
Guide To A More Sustainable Fall
by María José Alvarez Toribio (’27) As fall approaches, so does hot coffee, cozy sweaters, and unnecessary shopping. Even though there is nothing inherently unethical or shameful about shopping, it does leave a pretty irreversible footprint on the environment. Overcoming the want to buy unnecessary things might feel impossible, but the environment deserves better, and so do we. Fast fashion seems impossible to avoid, and … Continue reading Guide To A More Sustainable Fall
Indigenous Musicians
by Aster Fernandez (’24) The end of September and beginning of October is an important time, both celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, as well as Indigenous People’s Day. It is the perfect time to celebrate Indigenous culture, including art, music, and literature. To honor the native communities in the Americas, I’d like to highlight Latinx musicians of indigenous descent, who choose to celebrate their culture … Continue reading Indigenous Musicians
1st Place: Extravagant Educations: When the Line Between Student and Customer Gets Blurry by Mia Moede
From Mark Zuckerberg to Bill Gates, Harvard University boasts an incredible array of alumni, but behind her rigor is nothing more than a greedy enterprise who advertises her product through name-dropping and vain exclusivity. From sea to shining sea, the US boasts a surplus of colleges and universities who, like her, have forgotten their initial purpose: to educate. When education becomes an industry instead of … Continue reading 1st Place: Extravagant Educations: When the Line Between Student and Customer Gets Blurry by Mia Moede
2nd Place: The Pink Tax: A Burden on Women’s Pockets by Nethra Ganesh
The term ‘pink tax’ refers to the additional cost charged to women for items or services just because they are women. It is a burden on women’s purses, robbing them of their purchasing power. According to a research conducted by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, women’s products cost 7% more than men’s, and women spend $1,351 more per year on personal care … Continue reading 2nd Place: The Pink Tax: A Burden on Women’s Pockets by Nethra Ganesh
3rd Place: “Language” by Jieming Gan
Language is among the greatest gifts that our species has ever received. At a glance, thestructure of grammar and spelling seems rigid, but language itself is quite a malleable thing. Andthat malleability means that one can use it to push the limits of their imagination. We can createuniverses on paper, inspire peers with our speeches, and mold entire societies through our words.But despite this, many … Continue reading 3rd Place: “Language” by Jieming Gan
The Overachiever 