In some circles, primarily in schools that do not encourage alternative education, there is a strong stigma against those who choose alternative routes other than traditional colleges, such as trade schools or community colleges. Many people who select these options are seen as subpar and not intelligent enough to go to a “real” college and therefore will not have successful or fulfilling  lives....

If there were three words we could use to describe the feeling of second semester, it would be over-kneaded bread dough. To make bread, you need to mix flour, water and yeast, but you can’t mix it for too long. Otherwise, the dough becomes tough and hard to stretch, ultimately producing a dry and hard bread that crumbles. The solution? You have to let the dough rest and rest for a long enough time.  Rest...

March 12 marked the 71st day of the year. In those days 3,511 individuals have died from gun violence outside of suicide (Gun Violence Archive). According to EducationWeek, nine school shootings have occurred this year in elementary to high schools as of March 10, 2023.  Gun control is a term many can’t get behind, but we should all at least recognize the importance of gun safety. It does not...

As many athletes at this school might know, our stadium is split in half. Under the visitors’ side is the women’s locker room, and under the home side is the significantly larger and better-equipped men’s locker room. Over the years, as I’ve participated in varsity women’s track and field, junior varsity volleyball and JV women’s tennis, I can attest to the fact that this divide is a representation...

While the month of February is particularly famous for Valentines Day, Groundhog Day is another holiday people celebrate. Groundhog Day has garnered its own popularity and has even inspired a movie. But while the 1993 movie “Groundhog Day” starring Bill Murray earned a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score, the movie is deeply problematic and romanticizes harassment.  You wouldn’t expect a movie titled...