by Hannah Lee ’21 As the temperature drops and nightfall approaches faster, many people find themselves dealing with worsened mental health while also struggling to find the motivation to complete everyday tasks. There is indeed a scientific reason for this phenomenon. Seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, is a type of depression which typically occurs at the beginning of … Read More
by Ella Casey ’21 Hyperloop technology used to be simply a product of science fiction, but as technology has continued to grow exponentially over the past decades, this fiction is close to becoming a reality. Hyperloop is a form of transportation which is particularly revolutionary in that the passengers board a pod which travels using a type of magnetic levitation … Read More
by Avery Prudenti ‘22 With Joe Biden as the new President-Elect, many things are expected to change. The Biden administration has four main priorities including economic recovery, Covid-19, racial equality, and climate change. As a Democrat, Biden believes very strongly in a fuller response to climate change and has many plans to help our Earth heal. “[Biden] proposed the most … Read More
by Paige Werden ‘21 As Covid-19 continues to persist and with schools uncertain when they will resume in-person instruction, students are left wondering when their lives will return any closer to normal. Online school has dictated their lives for the first quarter of the school year and their routines and schedules have been impacted as a result of this. Many … Read More
by Avery Prudenti ’21 Seeing friends, hanging out, and living life to the fullest are things that have been put on hold for a lengthy time now. This social withdrawal has affected everyone as many people thrive off of human contact in social settings such as parties, school, or just being with friends. But there are others who like to … Read More
by Naomi Bang 23’ Once again, the flu season is approaching, leaving many asking, “Should I get my flu shot?” According to experts, the answer is unequivocally yes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges patients to get a flu vaccine this season because it is the primary step in preventing influenza virus. Health officials are particularly enforcing … Read More
by Peyton Blumenfeld ‘22 The flu season is about to begin, but Covid-19 continues to show no signs of ending. Many doctors fret that both viruses will infect a host simultaneously and a double epidemic will create a huge burden on the health care system. What does this mean for the health and safety of civilians and will the similarity … Read More
by Tori Newby ‘22 Prior to the global pandemic, teenagers already were spending countless hours looking at screens, but now with online learning, screen time has increased tremendously. I began to realize over the last few weeks that after hours on Zoom, my eyes would unfocus occasionally, and sometimes I would get headaches. I bought a cheap pair of blue … Read More
by Ella Scher ‘23 Humans have long held in the highest respect and fear those who they believe have the power to “play God.” This fear derives from the oldest of times, first documented in a novel, perhaps, in Mary Shelley’s Romantic novel “Frankenstein,” in which “a pale student of unhallowed arts” sets out to be a modern Prometheus and … Read More
by Ella Casey ‘21 3,472,947 estimated acres burned. 6,223 structures damaged or destroyed. 25 people dead. These are the results of this year’s endless wildfire incidents in California, which have covered the state in a haze of smog. Climate change is not getting any better and these are the consequences. Previously, the record for California’s largest wildfire had been the … Read More