February/March 2021
For some time now, our society has embraced the idea that educating the next generation is imperative. Despite impressive change in recent years, education is not always given its...
January 2021
College is a very daunting concept for many teens, most notably those in high school. The college selection process is a whirlwind of tests, grades, extracurriculars, and more. These various...
January 2021
Though I started fully remote learning out of necessity and an abundance of caution, I have found a whole host of upsides along the way that I never expected. I know that there are negatives,...
Race has been a divisive issue in this nation since its founding. From slavery to Jim Crow laws to quotas on immigration, minorities, especially Black Americans, have faced systematic oppression and serious...
Americans stand apart from the rest of the world in many things, and it could be argued our practices are
often wrong. From using yards to insisting on the Electoral College, we can comfortably be accused...
Mickey Mouse is the ruler of our childhood. For almost a century, the Walt Disney Company has continually produced animated shorts and movies, expanding its media presence exponentially. This company was...
Nicotine is a chemical compound placed in vaping cartridges, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and other mock-tobacco products. It is the leading cause of addiction in teens and adults, and can lead to severe...
The vending machines in the high school cafeteria are usually flooded with students at all lunch hours. However, when the usual flock appeared on September 12th this school year, they were met with a sign...
It is no secret that romantic comedies are not considered the manliest of all movie genres. These movies are largely considered feminine because of their focus on topics like love and other emotions that...
Veganism--the popular diet choice that involves cutting out all animal products, from meat to eggs to leather--has divided the world for years. Is it a genuine way to improve one's health, help the environment,...
As the vegan lifestyle has gained popularity in recent years, there have been arguments and debates from both sides, but a perspective that has not often been heard is that of people whose food allergies...
—Dominic Polycarpou
Michelle Obama’s new book,
Becoming, is a masterpiece in its
message, execution, and pur-
pose. Over the course of the
memoir, Obama demonstrates
her skill as a writer...
