By Chelsea Kiefer, Daniela De Los Rios, Olivia Moore, and Alaena Mullarky (’26 Guest Writers) As many of you may know, March is Women’s History Month. This is a month where we celebrate all of the contributions and accomplishments of women in the United States of America. National International Women’s Day also falls in the same month on March 8th. There are many ways to … Continue reading Women’s History Month
By Raina Li (‘28) The Ancient Past Cancer has been present all throughout human history, with records of it dating back to 3000 BCE. During this time, it was commonly believed that sicknesses were due to an imbalance in bodily humors, the wrath of Gods and spirits, or curses from spiteful witches or enemies. Consequently, many methods applied by doctors were ineffective or only helped … Continue reading Cancer in the Past, Present, and Future
By Sneh Makhecha (‘28) Have you ever had that moment when you just tossed and turned in your bed because, for whatever reason, you just couldn’t fall asleep? I definitely have, especially since I started to use screen time before sleeping. As I mentioned in previous articles, social media’s effects on health can be extremely negative, including addiction, a lack of sleep, and peer pressure. … Continue reading Things I Wish I Knew When I Could Barely Fall Asleep
By Isabella Nestor (’26) TW: Mention of Depression, Suicide, and Animal Abuse With more and more people pursuing the field of psychology it is important to remember the uncertain time in which it was developed. Almost every high school psychology student has heard of the study by Harry Harlow on attachment theory, but other than grazing the surface of his findings, people often miss out … Continue reading Harlow’s Mania: Depression Defined by Isolation
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
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?
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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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
The Overachiever 