Stereotypes revolving around teens can take many different forms. A popular misconception is what teens actually wear to school. Depending if you go to a private or public school there could be a uniform you have to wear or just your regular clothes. Either way, there are many ideas on the culture that is being a teenager, especially in this...
Bond 25: No Time to Die In-Depth Review
Bond 25: No Time to Die In-Depth Review: A Worthy End to the Daniel Craig Era Note: The first half is a timeline for the Daniel Craig era of Bond followed by a brief non-spoiler review of “No Time to Die” and a recommendation to watch. The second half will spoil the entirety of Bond 25. There will be a...
Bones or No Bones?
With over four and a half million followers on TikTok, Jonathan Graziano’s thirteen-year-old pug, Noodle, has stolen the hearts of people around the world. Noodle forecasts the day’s mood by whether or not he stays standing in his bed or falls back down. If the pug stands strong, the day is declared a “bones day.” A day full of readiness,...
Top 5 Quarterback-Receiver Duos in the NFL
The Mathew Stafford trade on March 18 was the source of a lot of controversy in the NFL world. Many people were divided on the simple question of, is Mathew Stafford an elite QB? Some would argue that he is not an elite QB, that he couldn’t win in the playoffs and rarely had success in the regular season. Others...
The Exaggeration of the Teenage Experience in Homecoming
The epitome of every American teen rom-com from any decade: the big dance. Whether that be a Spring Fling, Prom, or Homecoming, the states’ youth seems to revolve around events such as these. Dramatic proposals, shopping for outfits, and the event itself are always the climax of several notable cult classics for students in high school. But of course, the...
The Slow Death Of Movie Theatres And The Rise Of Streaming Services
There was once a time when movie theaters dominated the world. Audiences would flock to the nearest theater, buy a ticket and an overpriced bucket of popcorn for a 90-minute spectacle. They would watch in awe as their favorite heroes and villains clashed against each other on the screen, and cheer at their victories. Now, it seems like that was...
Naomi Osaka’s Mental Health Battle: Paving the Way for Future Athletes
To say that Naomi Osaka, the current third best women’s tennis player in the world, has had a rocky year would be an understatement. The four-time Grand Slam champion and outspoken social activist sparked controversy at this year’s French Open when she declined to participate in any of the tournament’s press conferences to protect her mental health. Despite the fact...
Serving up Socks
MN hosts annual Socktoberfest drive, but with changes Socks. Though they might be a small piece of clothing that many of us don’t even give a second of thought to, they play a trivial role in keeping us protected during cold weather. With winter right around the corner, it’s time for the annual Socktoberfest drive that occurs at MN, as...
John Stuart Mill: On Learning Things
“The only way in which a human being can make some approach to knowing the whole of a subject, is by hearing what can be said about it by persons of every variety of opinion, and studying all modes in which it can be looked at by every character of mind. No wise man ever acquired his wisdom in any...
The Realities of the Teenage Sleep Cycle
Teenagers today constantly receive criticism for their sleep habits, but they may not have as much control over them as people tend to believe. Many of the teens at the school have even admitted to experiencing self-esteem issues after being judged by family and friends for staying up and sleeping past what is typically considered socially acceptable. However, biological processes...