By Diya Ramesh (’23) Right now, I’m willing to bet anything that you are at home. I’m right, aren’t I? How on Earth did I know? Am I psychic? Nope, just quarantined, just like you. Yes, let’s address the elephant in the room, which is that the coronavirus pandemic has transformed our lives. We are definitely going to remember these moments for decades to come. … Continue reading A Case For Online School
By Diya Ramesh (’23) The time is 4:00 P.M., and you feel like you have been waiting for your entire life. The Media Center is slowly emptying, but you aren’t leaving anytime soon. You haven’t eaten in hours, and there is no food available. You try to distract yourself with some homework, but there is only so much you can do. It feels like you … Continue reading The Case for a bigger Parking Lot
By Diya Ramesh (’23) Lotteries. Those who are determined to find a cheap and easy way to earn some money spend a decent chunk of their income investing in tickets in a prize that they have almost close to no probability of winning. Yet, so many people spend their time and hard-earned money on these lotteries. However, that is not the type of lottery we … Continue reading Writer’s Opinion: The IA Lottery
By Diya Ramesh (’23) Picture this: You are having your worst day ever! You failed a Math test, missed your bus, cracked your phone, dropped all your papers, and now this. You’re being teased by the school bully, who is making some truly mean and cruel comments, but no one stops to help, not one single person. Your mind is screaming only one question, “Does … Continue reading Empathy: The True Necessity In Our Lives
By Diya Ramesh (’23) You’ve just gotten home from school, and you’re FAMISHED! You’re so hungry, it feels like your stomach is going to explode from growling. But now you’re faced with an important question, which is one that almost every person in this country (and many around the globe) grapples with everyday. What should you eat? You know what’s good for you, so you’re … Continue reading Food: Our Blessing and Our Curse
The Overachiever 