by Natalie Murray ‘18 Now that it’s autumn, pumpkin spice flavors everything from lattes to Cheerios. But with this pumpkin-spice phenomenon comes the pumpkin-spice-shaming phenomenon: a girl orders a PSL in her local Starbucks and she becomes “basic.” It seems that girls can do nothing without receiving criticism. If a girl dates too much, she’s “slutty;” if she doesn’t date, … Read More
by Meghan Proctor I’m an animator. I always have been. Okay, not really, I’ve only been one for two years tops, but it seems that society romanticizes the idea of having “always” been something. From sports, to acting, to science, we grew up seemingly expected to decide our careers before we learned what the word “career” even means. It almost … Read More
by Morgan Hill In high school, caring about fashion and the manner in which one dresses can seem superficial. Fashion is a form of expression, just like writing, painting, or dancing; but sadly, it is not accepted as such. Fashion is a manifestation of one’s identity. It is an extension of the self and can be manipulated to convey a … Read More
by Samantha Schwartz Life’s seemingly mundane moments say a ton about a person. Take the daily commute to Sherwood, for example. This 10 — 15 minute drive determines the two types of people in this world: those who remain in the left most lane on 108, and those who purposely remain in the right lane on 108 when passing the … Read More
by Sara Casareto It all started my freshman year when I hesitantly sat down in an office down at Baltimore’s Inner harbor and decided to teach my interviewer about snakes. Two months, an ID picture, and a blue shirt later, I was all suited up and ready for my first gig. Doing what you may ask? Well, to be frank … Read More
by Jonathan Cudd What is does it mean to be gay? Too many people imagine being gay as the stereotypical effeminate guy with a really great sense of fashion. Well, I am gay and am nothing like that. My fashion taste consists of worn-out shirts and cargo shorts. I know nothing about makeup and my voice isn’t a high pitched … Read More
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
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
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
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