SupercalifragilisticExistentialCrisis

by Madison Dymond Everyone in high school suffers from a lack of motivation to do schoolwork. However, most students’ lack of motivation comes with thoughts such as, “This is stupid. I could be hanging out with my friends or watching Netflix.” Few have thoughts such as, “ThisispointlessbecauseeverythingismeaninglessinaninfiniteuniverseweareallsosmallandinsignificantdeathisinevitablethereisnosetpurposeforourexistenceallofthisonlyexistsinourperceptionthereisnosuchthingasrealitysowhywouldIdothishomeworkifeverythingiscompletelypointless.” I, sadly, am one of the few that is bombarded with these thoughts … Read More

Squirrels? Check.

by Steven Witkin Welcome to the college search. You have 2,970 options (as of 2012). Pick only one. In reality, after narrowing down the field on location, size, difficulty, and school type, you might have 50 to choose from. Fifty schools, each with unique opportunities, strong academics, life-changing experiences, and friends yet to be made. With each change of mind, … Read More

The Journey of Life

by Adaeze Ashley Nnabue Simply stepping into an airport intoxicates me. Many people hate traveling, but I absolutely love it. A thrill of joy resonates through me as I go through security and anticipate the flight. During my senior year, I have been blessed to travel to Nigeria and Spain. Each journey invited me to think differently, not solely due … Read More

Be A Nerd

By Alleigh Keyes ’16 Earlier this year, Facebook’s CEO, Mark Zuckerburg, made headlines when he encouraged young women to become nerds instead of trying to date them in the hopes of striking gold. Although his comments may sound like common sense, there is obviously some disconnect, as this is often not the norm in our society. A study from BMO … Read More

Allow Students To Evaluate Teachers

Four years ago, the Warrior wrote an unsigned editorial arguing that student surveys should be part of the teacher evaluation process. The article stated that, at a minimum, teachers should provide surveys to receive feedback for what they do well and what they could improve. Apparently, neither administrators nor teachers themselves were persuaded by the editorial’s argument because very few … Read More

Equal Rights Are Needed For Equal Responsibilities

by Isabella Pilot ‘18 The transition from sheltered middle school days to the opportunistic world of high school is an intimidating one. Teenagers are hit hard with responsibility; driving, getting a job, planning for the future. Adults expect teenagers to adjust to the real world in the blink of an eye, so why are young adults held back from having … Read More

Teens Are Not Ready To Take on Voting’s Hassles

by Lexi Matthews ‘18 Most 16 year-olds have spent the past decade of their lives sitting in classrooms, living under their parents’ roofs, never having to pay bills to ensure they have running water, heat, or electricity. Issues like social security, health insurance, and international relations are usually overshadowed by their focus on education, developing careers, and taking their first … Read More

More than a Pretty Face

by Meghan Kimberling ‘17 “The Headless Women Project” sounds more like a serial killer manifesto than an awareness organization. Marcia Belsky, a comedian and musician, initiated the movement to call attention to a tasteless trend that she observed while taking a college advertising class. By displaying movie posters like “Crazy, Stupid, Love,” “The Wolf of Wall Street,” and even child-friendly … Read More

#LoveWins Again

by Maya Koeppen ‘17 At no time is the power of Internet community more prevalent than when there is a controversy to stir up people’s passion. Repeatedly, social media comes to the rescue of companies that suffer public outlash for being inclusive. April 29 was no different, after Old Navy posted an ad to Twitter of an interracial couple wearing … Read More