By Will Van Gelder ’16 The Obama administration has been tying itself in knots as it goes back and forth on whether to take military action against the Syrian government of President Bashar Al-Assad. While this rhetoric has toned down in the last few weeks, it reached a fever pitch following the use of sarin gas by the Syrian military … Read More
By Katie Mercogliano ’14 There is much talk about Nina Davuluri and her historic accomplishment of being the first woman of Indian descent crowned Miss America. Many are raving about how Davuluri winning proves the perception of beauty is changing. But in reality, how great is this so-called change? Yes, the new Miss America doesn’t have the typical blonde … Read More
By Steffi Carrera ’14 On September 15 Miss New York, Nina Davuluri, was officially crowned Miss America in the 2013 pageant. Davuluri is the first contestant of Indian descent to win the crown which invariably led to a variety of reactions from the public. While some congratulated the 24-year-old for her success, many angered viewers took to Twitter to … Read More
by Meagan Barrett ’15 Working a part-time job in high school should mean just as much to colleges as extracurricular activities do. While joining clubs shows you participate in the school community, it is purely a social outlet, and it doesn’t necessarily show that you’ll be a reliable student or member of society. Besides that, the clubs a school has … Read More
Ever since the Fair Minimum Wage Act passed in 2007, its guidelines, which raised the minimum wage to $7.25 by 2009, have gradually lost the attention of the American public. However, with fast-food workers recently striking for better pay, President Obama proposing a $9 federal minimum wage in early 2013 and Seattle contemplating raising its minimum wage to an unprecedented $15, … Read More
When confidential information was leaked from the National Security Agency (NSA) by 29-year-old Edward Snowden, the public didn’t know what to think; there was confusion as to whether this was a heroic deed or a dangerous betrayal. In May, Snowden shocked the world by providing proof that the U.S. government is overseeing its citizens’ personal phone calls, e-mails and internet … Read More
Staff Editorial Summer is the longest break from school for students; 72 days without any teachers, tests or homework. Although reading and optional math packets are passed out at the end of the school year, the time spent studying and preparing for these are largely nonexistent for many students. Many in fact feel that time spent doing other academic activities … Read More
On April 30, the FDA lowered the age restriction to purchase emergency contraception from 17 to 15-years-old. The following day, a U.S. judge ordered to make the pill available to people of all ages. The Obama administration seeks to block the judge’s order, which will not affect the FDA’s earlier decision. The decision to lower or eliminate age restrictions for … Read More
by Will Van Gelder ’16 Recently this country has seen an upswing in the power of partisan lobbies, most specifically with the National Rifle Association (NRA). The NRA has been in the news a lot because of its vehement opposition to any type of gun control law the Senate and House propose. Pictures of Wayne LaPierre, the Executive Vice President … Read More
by Vicky Florian ’14 A class of 30 kindergarteners chants monotonously in unison as they stare at a flag in the front of the class. Not a single child knows the definitions of all the words he or she is speaking. Not a single child knows whether or not he or she agrees with the message of those words, yet … Read More