By Lauren MacFadden ’17 Many people turn to Netflix to binge watch their favorite shows like “Gossip Girl” or “Grey’s Anatomy.” However, when Netflix released the documentary, “Making a Murderer,” on Dec. 18, 2015, people could not turn away from the suspense. In this ten-part series, viewers dive into the case of Steven Avery. In 1985, Avery was falsely convicted … Read More
By Amy Hesselroth ’16 As a high school senior neck-deep in the college application process, I have found myself answering the same question for the last six months. Whenever adults or peers find out I am in my last year of high school, inevitably they ask “Where are you applying?” after which they expect a list of every school where … Read More
By Tyler Ruth ’16 I am not excited for college. I am really only going for the purpose of getting a job. To top that off, I am not even pursuing my passion as my major. All my life I have loved history but there are really no jobs that come with that major, so as it stands right now, … Read More
With the 2016 presidential election quickly approaching, Republican candidates are pushing for stricter laws on immigration, including a repeal of President Obama’s executive order that granted amnesty to five million existing illegal immigrants. Donald Trump has gone the furthest with his promise to deport all illegal immigrants and require Mexico to build a wall. In stark contrast, Democratic nominee Hillary … Read More
By Morgan Hill ’16 In the DC area, around three dozen private high schools are responsible for the education of close to 80,000 students. However, counties surrounding DC, including both Montgomery and Fairfax have repeatedly been named as some of the best school districts in the country. Families who enroll their children in private schools, especially in this area, end … Read More
By Leah Peloff ’18 Helicopter parenting, or parents paying extremely close attention to a child’s experiences and problems, derives from good intentions. It almost always, however, leads to detrimental, lifelong side effects that can seriously harm children as they grow into adulthood. For example, children whose parents have hovered over them have been proven more likely to feel sad, lonely, … Read More
By Mallory Carlson ’19 As of March 7, students at Middlebury College in Vermont can no longer buy energy drinks on campus. The college’s decision puts an end to the debate that began when an intern produced scientific research at a Community Council meeting and argued that the unhealthy repercussions of the drinks go against the Dining Service’s mission statement, … Read More
By Kira Yates ’16 Every March, students who have achieved Honor Roll and/ or Straight A’s, are granted a small token in first period, a ticket to miss third and fourth period. During this time, students are supposed to go the Ertzman to watch some songs from Rock’n’Roll. In between every few songs, the Educators of America Club chooses audience members … Read More
Meghan Proctor ’16 The snow plows could have done a better job clearing the roads after last month’s blizzard. After the snow stopped falling, there was more than two feet of snow to clear from the roads. However, many main and residential roads did not get the help that was promised, and much of the snow was placed in areas … Read More
By Kaitlyn Davis ’17