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    The Pros and Cons of the AP Exams
    Reese Reiner '23
    • May 24
    • 3 min

    The Pros and Cons of the AP Exams

    In recent years, Advanced Placement (AP) classes have become increasingly popular among high school students. Taking these college-level...
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    What Living Through History Looks Like
    Kesar Acharya '24
    • Mar 23
    • 3 min

    What Living Through History Looks Like

    On February 24, 2022, Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, launched an invasion into Ukraine to stop them from attempting to join...
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    Valentines Day- Overrated or Underrated?
    Kesar Acharya '24
    • Feb 24
    • 2 min

    Valentines Day- Overrated or Underrated?

    February 14th is a date that has a place in everyone's hearts. Valentine’s Day: a day full of hearts and love. Although, is this day...
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    Drug Use in Euphoria
    Meredith Bacine '23
    • Feb 24
    • 2 min

    Drug Use in Euphoria

    Euphoria, an adaptation of the Israeli show, follows a group of teenagers exploring drugs, sex, and trauma throughout high school. The...
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    The Omicron Variant
    Kesar Acharya '24
    • Jan 26
    • 2 min

    The Omicron Variant

    Who would have thought that we would still be breaking records in 2022 with the number of Covid cases surging after everything we have...
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    School Shootings
    Lauren Winslow '23
    • Dec 24, 2021
    • 2 min

    School Shootings

    Following yet another school shooting on November 30, 2021, schools across the country need to take notice of the inadequacy of school...
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    Kyle Rittenhouse Trial
    Allegra D'Angelo '23
    • Dec 22, 2021
    • 3 min

    Kyle Rittenhouse Trial

    On November 19th, 2021, the verdict in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, an 18-year old who fatally shot two people in August of 2020, came...
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    Holidays in a Pandemic
    Molli Curtis '22
    • Dec 22, 2021
    • 2 min

    Holidays in a Pandemic

    As the holidays approach, many people are debating how to properly celebrate while still in a pandemic. Luckily, things seem to be...
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    Nontraditional Tradition
    Meredith Bacine '23
    • Nov 26, 2021
    • 2 min

    Nontraditional Tradition

    Pumpkin pie cooking in the oven, cornbread, gravy, turkey, and mashed potatoes out on the table, candles decorating the dining room:...
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    Are Hallmark Movies Overrated?
    Kesar Acharya '24
    • Nov 26, 2021
    • 2 min

    Are Hallmark Movies Overrated?

    Hearing the word, “Hallmark” triggers holiday thoughts and feelings, but is this sensation valid? Do Hallmark movies really live up to...
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    COVID-19 Booster Shots
    Brooklyn Bednarz '22
    • Nov 25, 2021
    • 2 min

    COVID-19 Booster Shots

    The global pandemic from COVID-19 has continued to alter lives and the world we live in. Scientists and health professionals have worked...
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    Antisemitism in America
    Emily Clemente '23
    • Oct 27, 2021
    • 4 min

    Antisemitism in America

    I would like to live in a world where I can walk outside and not have to worry if today is the day I will be attacked purely based on my...
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    Should Grey's Anatomy Be Done?
    Lauren Winslow '23
    • Oct 26, 2021
    • 3 min

    Should Grey's Anatomy Be Done?

    Since its first episode aired on March 27, 2005, Grey’s Anatomy has experienced monumental success. Every week when the show airs,...
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    The Abolition of Greek Life
    Lauren Winslow '23
    • Sep 21, 2021
    • 3 min

    The Abolition of Greek Life

    Tim Piazza. Collin Wiant. Victoria Carter. Chun Deng. Most people that hear these names will show no recognition. They will never learn...
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    The Nature of Micro-Trends
    Hannah Workman '22
    • Sep 21, 2021
    • 3 min

    The Nature of Micro-Trends

    Fashion cycles through trends and styles every few years, but recently, trends have been booming in popularity and going out of style by...
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    College Admissions This Year vs Last Year
    Maddyn Shapiro '22
    • Sep 20, 2021
    • 3 min

    College Admissions This Year vs Last Year

    With the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacting college admissions, there are bound to be some notable differences between this year...
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    How Does Legacy Status Influence College Admissions?
    Phoebe Smith
    • May 9, 2021
    • 3 min

    How Does Legacy Status Influence College Admissions?

    By Phoebe Smith Agnes Irwin '23 2020 was a notoriously difficult year for college admissions, with many prestigious universities becoming...
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    Is Test Optional Really Test Optional?
    Meredith Bacine
    • May 9, 2021
    • 3 min

    Is Test Optional Really Test Optional?

    Note: this is an opinionated piece By Meredith Baccine Months upon months are spent by students preparing for arguably the most important...
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    Vaccine Passports
    Maddyn Shapiro '22
    • May 9, 2021
    • 2 min

    Vaccine Passports

    By Maddyn Shapiro Plymouth Whitemarsh High School '22 The COVID-19 pandemic has left the world wondering what happens after vaccines, and...
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    The First POC Bachelor; Matt James
    Meredith Bacine
    • Mar 8, 2021
    • 2 min

    The First POC Bachelor; Matt James

    By Meredith Baccine 2020 has been a year of many firsts, and one positive first in this year was the first black male lead in the show...
    5 views0 comments
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