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Destigmatizing and uncovering the truth behind Seasonal Affective Disorder

Destigmatizing and uncovering the truth behind Seasonal Affective Disorder

Salima Sher and Aida Karim December 15, 2024

Senior Akshaya Lingala finds it difficult to explain the feelings the winter months bring out in her.  “I definitely feel more tired and less motivated to get out of my bed, which also contributes...

Technology has done wonders for sustaining communication, connections

Technology has done wonders for sustaining communication, connections

Evelyn Foster November 18, 2024

The first thing I do in the morning is look at my phone. My mother often rolls her eyes when she sees me do so, affectionately calling me a “screenager” or something similar, but checking my messages...

Student from farm-owning family, teachers, promote reliance on farms in increasingly urban times

Student from farm-owning family, teachers, promote reliance on farms in increasingly urban times

Ryan Sharp and Evelyn Foster November 16, 2024

Senior Riley Abernathy’s family has owned a farm for decades. Abernathy said that for as long as she can remember, maintaining her family farm has been an integral part of her day-to-day life. “We...

Culture of measuring, comparing intelligence based on SAT, PSAT scores is overwhelmingly toxic

Culture of measuring, comparing intelligence based on SAT, PSAT scores is overwhelmingly toxic

Evelyn Foster November 6, 2024

On Oct. 22, I took the PSAT for my third and final time. I’ve never been someone who places significant importance upon standardized testing, especially because testing isn’t really my strong suit,...

Students, teachers, explore connection between stress and recommendation letters during college application season

Students, teachers, explore connection between stress and recommendation letters during college application season

Anthony Pho and Jasmine Y. Zhang September 19, 2024

Junior Allison Shen is far from alone in believing recommendation letters are an important part of the college admissions process. According to a 2023 survey by the National Association for College Admission...

Kamala Harris’ ‘brat’ campaign is a stroke of modern genius

Kamala Harris’ ‘brat’ campaign is a stroke of modern genius

Evelyn Foster September 13, 2024

I can’t open Instagram without encountering something political anymore. Ever since June 27’s presidential debate, I (and the rest of the American population) have known it would be a thoroughly riotous...

On Aug. 10, Junior Jessica Xie focuses on editing a piece of writing submitted to the literary magazine, the Breakbread Literacy Project, where she interns. Xie said she is grateful that her internship allows her to see what writing is like from a publishing standpoint.

High school internships provide students unique experiences

Evelyn Foster August 17, 2024

Junior Tashvi Pydimarry has been interested in the medical field ever since she was young. She has put in a lot of time researching different topics pertaining to medical sciences, and during her freshman...

Emma Hu and Asini Jayarapu

Black Student Alliance president, student, teacher discuss importance of educating students about the civil rights movement

Evelyn Foster and Katie Maurer May 24, 2024

Hayden Houston, Black Student Alliance (BSA) president and senior, has been learning about the civil rights movement for years. Houston comes from a family that values open discussion about Black history,...

Having assigned seats at concerts helps contribute to a more relaxed, happy atmosphere

Having assigned seats at concerts helps contribute to a more relaxed, happy atmosphere

Evelyn Foster May 13, 2024

Since concert season is approaching fast, I’m finding myself spending more time online, looking for affordable tickets to see artists I love. Going to concerts is one of my favorite summertime activities,...

Junior Veronica Farrell interacts with a Carmel Elementary School student at her after-school job on April 30. Farrell said one of her favorite parts of her job is helping kids make crafts.

Q&A with junior Veronica Farrell and senior Zoey LaFollette on experiences working with elementary school students

Evelyn Foster May 13, 2024

Junior Veronica Farrell Why did you decide to take your job at Carmel Elementary School? I decided to take this job for a few reasons, but mostly to help younger children understand other disabilities....

Review: “Ginny & Georgia” is a dramatic and poorly made emotional rollercoaster–and I loved it anyway [MUSE]

Review: “Ginny & Georgia” is a dramatic and poorly made emotional rollercoaster–and I loved it anyway [MUSE]

Evelyn Foster March 7, 2024

Spoiler warning: This review contains information regarding seasons one and two of “Ginny and Georgia.” When I was sick with Covid back in December, I cycled through a remarkably impressive array...

Aden Burke (left), Bryant Burke (middle) and Chase Burke (right), triplets and seniors, discuss their childhood growing up. Aden said the triplets wore different colored shirts as children to differentiate themselves.

Q&A with Aden, Bryant and Chase Burke on experiences being triplets

Evelyn Foster March 2, 2024

What was it like growing up with triplets as a whole? Chase Burke: I like to say (having triplets is) like a (built-in) friendship; that’s usually my go-to. As kids, we were basically inseparable....

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