As all grades are gearing up to return to school, many students are out of practice when it comes to a study routine. Now that I’m starting my fourth and final year of highschool, I have found many different methods of studying. This list is a few of my favorite ways to study, whether it be for a homework assignment...
October 1, 2022
TikTok subculture inspires teens to read
On an average school day, after school, sophomore Lisa Tao spends 30 minutes on TikTok, scrolling through countless videos. One video she comes across offers a video that suggests “The Bell Jar,” written in 1963 by Sylvia Plath. Intrigued by the recommendation, Lisa decides to look more into the book and the author’s background, which the video mentioned. On her...
Building a personalized schedule: broken down
BREAK IT DOWN. The most important part of the schedule-building process is identifying goals that a streamlined schedule will help to achieve. There are only 24 hours in a day. Crafting a routine is the first step to grasping control over a personal schedule—it helps take the challenge out of an extremely rewarding process. The 2022-23 school year is well...
Top 3 films of summer 2022
This summer has been a noteworthy season for new movies. With an increasing number of theatergoers and fewer movies being released on demand, I took the chance to watch some of the most anticipated films of this year. If you’re looking for some new movies to watch, I recommend checking out these films. ‘Elvis’— Directed by Baz Luhrmann A flashy,...
The Generation of Loans
The cost of college makes students across the country take out massive amounts of loans. President Biden recently enacted a plan to tackle student debt during the pandemic. Kids are often told to ‘reach for the stars’, but as people get older they soon realize that there are limitations to dreaming big. With the average debt amount being $29,000 for...
Role-playing game builds community through stories
A die clatters on a tabletop. Players hold their breath as numbers flicker across it, cheering when it stills: the wizard’s player rolled a high enough score to beat a hag! Someone clears their throat and begins to describe the mysterious opening that the hag guarded. Spread over multiple game sessions, a full Dungeons & Dragons campaign can take years....
What Your Favorite Season Four ‘Stranger Things’ Character Says About You
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past month or so, you’ve surely heard about the fourth season of Netflix’s iconic show, Stranger Things. This season brought a new level of intensity, answered questions, opened new doors and introduced the world to a lineup of new characters alongside the beloved cast from former seasons. Regardless of if you...
The Forever Golden Girl
A tribute to Betty White When you “girlboss” a little too close to the sun for a little too long, many celebrities find themselves falling out of relevance. However, actress and icon, Betty White, had a unique experience most famous figures can’t relate to she connected to a multigenerational audience. Grandparents might know her from Life with Elizabeth or The Mary Tyler Moore...
The Criminal Justice Class Takes On a New Case, The Mystery Assault on Mrs. Settembrino
The infamous letter, discovered by the forensics team, that has been the driving piece of evidence in the case. It’s that time of year again folks! The Criminal Justice/Law and Forensic classes are back at it again with their investigation. This year, it begins on the morning of March 1st, at 7:30 am. There was a brutal assault on a...
“Top Gun: Maverick” – Inspiration or letdown?
“Top Gun: Maverick” was released this past month, successfully bringing back the same magic from the original movie despite being released 36 years later. When I think of classic 80s films, one of the first movies that comes to mind is “Top Gun,” starring Tom Cruise as Naval aviator Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. For some, “Top Gun” brought light to the...