by Apurva Mahajan ‘22 Earlier this year, the Democrat-majority Virginia House and Senate approved legislation to abolish the death penalty. Governor Ralph Northam, also a Democrat, said that he plans to pass the bill into a law as soon as it reaches him. Over centuries, the death penalty has proven itself to be riddled with injustices, particularly racial disparities in … Read More
by Paige Werden ‘21 Autism, though less common in females than males, has been shown alongside ADHD, which is very common in females, to be highly overlooked by parents, schools, and healthcare professionals. This barrier acts as a huge detriment to the ADHD and Autism community, hindering women with these conditions from succeeding in life. Autism, characterized by inappropriate social … Read More
by Lexi Kimmel ‘21 If you ever have tried to get tickets to a major concert, you probably understand what educators are going through as they try to score a vaccine. Slots for online registrations at local hospitals and grocery stores fill up in less than a minute, disappointing thousands in the area, including teachers, as they miss yet another … Read More
by Peyton Blumenfeld ‘22 Everybody is in desperate need of an escape, especially with Covid-19 updates and political turmoil being shoved down our throats. Every once in a while, we need to give ourselves a mental vacation, so our sanity doesn’t slip away from us. In simple terms, escapism is a form of distracting yourself from reality. In times of … Read More
by Nia Peake ‘23 While social media acts as an outlet for most and provides users with entertainment and laughs, especially throughout the pandemic, it is unfortunately a pit of hypocrisy especially for black women. Social media culture loves to promote self-confidence and body positivity, but when someone whose body might not fit the enforced body standards, they suddenly are, … Read More
by Sydney Wiser ‘23 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) was one of the hundreds of Congress members present when supporters of former President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building on January 6. On a February 1 Instagram livestream, Cortez sat down to recount her traumatic story. Cortez shared that she was in her office on January 6th when she suddenly heard banging … Read More
by Taylor Wallace ’21 During my 18 years on this Earth, the most important thing I have learned is that everything happens for a reason. I’m sure everyone has heard of the saying before, yet you may not truly believe it, and I’m going to tell you why you should. It manifests in many different ways. It can be something … Read More
by Bryan Kim ‘23 Many conservatives are trying to draw parallels between the recent Trump rally riot on the Capitol and Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests throughout last year. “The double standard with regard to rioting in the media (it’s good when it’s BLM, it’s bad when it’s Trump supporters) is egregious,” says Ben Shapiro, a right-wing political commentator. Drawing … Read More
by Lexi Kimmel ‘21 Politics used to be an old person’s game. As we look back on the history of the United States, we see a slew of old white men that have been leading the country since its founding in 1776. This trend has been challenged in recent years, as young fresh faces emerge into positions of power and … Read More
