AVID, or Advancement via Individual Determination, is a program that helps students prepare for college by teaching them organizational and academic skills. This year, when…
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Summer
A blanket of green sweeps over the dull brown world good morning, it says. From the red hot sunto the cool and silver moon still,…
Why Celebrities Have an Obligation to Speak on Political Issues
Note: This article was written on August 8, 2024, and may contain outdated information. In 2003, The Dixie Chicks were blacklisted in Hollywood, subjected to…
Honest Reviews: Different People on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day might just be the most contentious holiday out there—love it or hate it, the holiday is impossible to ignore; vibrant pink and red…
Your Coffee Addiction is Kind of a Big Deal
As a high school student, sleep is a privilege reserved for weekends and breaks. During the school week, a plethora of different factors stand in…
The Dangers of Internet Misinformation and How to Improve Your Media Literacy
Don’t believe everything you see on the internet” is a phrase that, while echoed by many, is often disregarded in the face of a shocking…
Songs for History Lovers
This playlist contains an array of songs pertaining to your favorite historical figures and events—perfect for any and all history lovers. “Rasputin” by Boney M.…
In Anticipation of The Boy and the Heron
Studio Ghibli was founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata and Toshio Suzuki, and would go on to become the most renowned animation studio…
Coco Gauff’s Inspiring Win at the US Open
On September 9, 2023, Coco Gauff made headlines as she followed in the footsteps of her idol Serena Williams, and won the US Open Tennis…
How to Survive Your First Year of High School
Making the switch from middle school to high school can seem like a daunting task for many students—myself included. I can recall with clarity the…
The value of minimalist art compared to that of traditional art is the subject of intense controversy within the art community. With its emergence in…
Are Ithaca’s Plans to Combat Homelessness Working?
Homelessness in 2022 in the United States increased by 3.1 percent—and this increase is nothing new. Every year, we see the homeless population continue to…
Predicting the Future
Here’s the disclaimer: by definition, the future is wildly unpredictable. With technology advancing at such an accelerated rate, there is no way to know what…
Shein: The Problem with Fast Fashion
In 2020, Shein, an online e-shopping website based in China, was launched into the public spotlight. It was all anyone could talk about—its user base…
Dahmer and the Morality of True Crime
Trigger warnings: Mentions of cannibalism, serial killers, racism, and homophobia. The morbidity of true crime has an undeniable allure, as evident in the countless podcasts,…
Blonde: The Exploitation and Sexualization of Marilyn Monroe
Trigger warnings: mentions of sexual assault, miscarraige, forced abortion, and child abuse When you search Marilyn Monroe on the internet, the first results you’ll get…
Snow Day Calculator Says Zero Percent Chance in New York City
Snow days hold a special place in everyone’s heart. Maybe you superstitiously flushed an ice cube down the toilet or wore your pajamas inside out…