For senior Vritika Arya, Diwali is a time of vibrant celebration and deep significance. “Diwali to me is the best time of year. I personally love dressing up and dressing my house up,” Arya said....

Over a year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that transformed the face of college admissions: the banning of affirmative action. Melinda Stephan, College and Career Resource Center (CCRC) coordinator,...

As a group of students crowd the Salvador Dali LUME exhibit at the Newfields art museum on Oct. 23, senior Amna Ahmad said she wondered why classes at this school don’t offer more field trips. For Ahmad,...

In the past few years, school districts across the United States, which have typically been nonpartisan entities, have become increasingly politicized. In 2023, Pew Research quantified a striking partisan...

For Ashley Hagelskamp, volleyball player and senior, mentorship has been more than just guidance; it has been the foundation of her growth both on and off the court. She said her relationship with her...

Senior Gideon Goldstein said he recalled inaccuracies in one of his very first history lessons in public school. “I remember in Kindergarten when we had this play that we did where all the Native...

For sophomore Caroline Hulsey, music and concerts are a huge part of her life. Hulsey plays the oboe in concert band and philharmonic orchestra, and the alto saxophone in marching band. So far this year,...

Chinese Golden Week is the celebration of forming the People’s Republic of China. While the extended holidays were created to boost the Chinese economy, citizens usually celebrate by traveling, spending...

For senior Alice "Allie" Mayer, the decision between in-state and out-of-state college is a complicated one. It encompasses a variety of factors including cost, proximity to family and “the right fit.”   "I've...

Slang is everywhere, from the screens of teenagers to casual conversations nationwide. According to a 2023 WordsRated report, 80% of Americans say they use slang, with 20% using it in every conversation....

For sophomore Elia Lu, the transition from honors Algebra II, a course she took during her freshman year, to AP precalculus BC has been both challenging and illuminating. She said the move to an AP class...

Freshman Sofia Ludington-Barquet had always been interested in different parts of the world, but her fascination with travel began in earnest after graduating kindergarten, when her parents gifted her...