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
by Sidney Brown ‘17
Four years ago, the Warrior wrote an unsigned editorial arguing that student surveys should be part of the teacher evaluation process. The article stated that, at a minimum, teachers should provide surveys to receive feedback for what they do well and what they could improve. Apparently, neither administrators nor teachers themselves were persuaded by the editorial’s argument because very few … Read More
by Isabella Pilot ‘18 The transition from sheltered middle school days to the opportunistic world of high school is an intimidating one. Teenagers are hit hard with responsibility; driving, getting a job, planning for the future. Adults expect teenagers to adjust to the real world in the blink of an eye, so why are young adults held back from having … Read More
by Lexi Matthews ‘18 Most 16 year-olds have spent the past decade of their lives sitting in classrooms, living under their parents’ roofs, never having to pay bills to ensure they have running water, heat, or electricity. Issues like social security, health insurance, and international relations are usually overshadowed by their focus on education, developing careers, and taking their first … Read More