by Erica Kuhlman TV channel and media company has its own streaming service, and they affect what we watch and how we watch it more than ever before. The stated goal of most streaming services is probably along the lines of, “good content, to your tastes, available from the convenience of your couch (or perhaps phone).” But are streaming services … Read More
by Timaya Pulliam ‘23 The 2020 U.S. Census data shows a lack of care and respect for the Latinx community. The only options for people to select in the race category of the Census are, white, Black/African American, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, two or more races, and some other race. Under a different … Read More
by Emily Siansky ‘22 I’ve always been one of the kids who actually wanted to go back to school at the end of the summer. Everything about the start of the school year is exciting to me: going shopping with my mom for new clothes, getting my schedule and finding out how many friends I have in each class, and … Read More
by Matthew Kauffman ‘23 Colin Powell, former Secretary of State to President George Bush, died on October 18 of COVID complications amid a battle with cancer. Powell shaped national security policy for years but is widely known for his unfounded claim to the United Nations of finding WMDs (weapons of mass destruction) in Iraq, leading the U.S to invade the … Read More
by Carter Braun ‘23 Last month, China banned the use of all video games played by citizens under 18 during weekdays and on the weekends minors are permitted only three hours or less of playing time. The reasoning behind this ban was to address the rise of addiction to video games in China where teens are spending more than an … Read More
by Daisia Smith ’22 Let’s rewind back to around six years ago, coming home after a long day of counting to a hundred and adding and subtracting fractions to flop onto bed to enjoy a nice episode of Jessie. What could be more relaxing and enjoyable for a middle-schooler back then? However, as the Gen Z that includes me grows … Read More
by Audrey Farris ‘25 The Riot Grrrl movement of the 1990s was loud, gritty, and rule-breaking for many young women. It was, simply put, life-changing. Women were able to use their voice and speak up, or rather ‘sing-up’, about the issues facing their community and their own lives. Whether that was through music, [maga]zines, protests, or art, a community was … Read More
by Nia Peake ‘23 As the United States continues to fight the spike in Covid-19 cases fueled by the delta variant, colleges and universities, government agencies, and private businesses increasingly are implementing vaccine mandates. Instead of viewing the enforcement of these mandates as a precautionary measure to ensure safety for everyone, some anti-vaxxers have found a loophole in remaining unvaccinated: … Read More
by Solaiman Hassanin ‘23 “High-speed rail is an important part of our vision for a safe, flexible, seamless intermodal transportation system—providing for economic growth and greater mobility for both rural and urban Americans—in the 21st century.” Those were the words of the U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater in 1998. Twenty-three years after his press release, China has built 37,900 kilometers … Read More
