Kesar Acharya '24Mar 233 minWhat Living Through History Looks LikeOn February 24, 2022, Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, launched an invasion into Ukraine to stop them from attempting to join...
Kesar Acharya '24Feb 242 minValentines 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...
Meredith Bacine '23Feb 242 minDrug Use in EuphoriaEuphoria, an adaptation of the Israeli show, follows a group of teenagers exploring drugs, sex, and trauma throughout high school. The...
Kesar Acharya '24Jan 262 minThe Omicron VariantWho would have thought that we would still be breaking records in 2022 with the number of Covid cases surging after everything we have...
Lauren Winslow '23Dec 24, 20212 minSchool ShootingsFollowing yet another school shooting on November 30, 2021, schools across the country need to take notice of the inadequacy of school...
Allegra D'Angelo '23Dec 22, 20213 minKyle Rittenhouse TrialOn 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...
Molli Curtis '22Dec 22, 20212 minHolidays in a PandemicAs the holidays approach, many people are debating how to properly celebrate while still in a pandemic. Luckily, things seem to be...
Meredith Bacine '23Nov 26, 20212 minNontraditional TraditionPumpkin pie cooking in the oven, cornbread, gravy, turkey, and mashed potatoes out on the table, candles decorating the dining room:...
Kesar Acharya '24Nov 26, 20212 minAre Hallmark Movies Overrated?Hearing the word, “Hallmark” triggers holiday thoughts and feelings, but is this sensation valid? Do Hallmark movies really live up to...
Brooklyn Bednarz '22Nov 25, 20212 minCOVID-19 Booster ShotsThe global pandemic from COVID-19 has continued to alter lives and the world we live in. Scientists and health professionals have worked...
Emily Clemente '23Oct 27, 20214 minAntisemitism in AmericaI 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...
Lauren Winslow '23Oct 26, 20213 minShould 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,...
Lauren Winslow '23Sep 21, 20213 minThe Abolition of Greek LifeTim Piazza. Collin Wiant. Victoria Carter. Chun Deng. Most people that hear these names will show no recognition. They will never learn...
Hannah Workman '22Sep 21, 20213 minThe Nature of Micro-TrendsFashion cycles through trends and styles every few years, but recently, trends have been booming in popularity and going out of style by...
Maddyn Shapiro '22Sep 20, 20213 minCollege Admissions This Year vs Last YearWith the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacting college admissions, there are bound to be some notable differences between this year...
Phoebe SmithMay 9, 20213 minHow 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...
Meredith Bacine May 9, 20213 minIs 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...
Maddyn Shapiro '22May 9, 20212 minVaccine PassportsBy Maddyn Shapiro Plymouth Whitemarsh High School '22 The COVID-19 pandemic has left the world wondering what happens after vaccines, and...
Meredith Bacine Mar 8, 20212 minThe First POC Bachelor; Matt JamesBy 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...
Sofia Eichsteadt '22Jan 29, 20213 minTrump, Conspiracy Theories, and TwitterBy Sofia Eichsteadt '22 Germantown Academy In the wake of the attack on the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. by right-wing...
Alexa Marks '22Jan 28, 20212 minShould There Be a Federal Mandate on COVID-19 Vaccine?By Alexa Marks '22 Upper Dublin High School Across the globe, COVID-19 has affected 93.8 million people, killing 2.0 million. In all, ...
Lauren Howie '22Jan 26, 20213 minAn Open Letter: Why Silencing Mental Health Issues Only Makes it LouderBy Lauren Howie Upper Dublin High School '22 To Whom it may Concern, Unfamiliarity, unknowingness, and unpredictability-- those three...
The Rocky Jan 11, 20213 minThe Events of January 6: Capitol Sieged by Angry MobBy Molli Curtis '22 Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Photos from AP News and NYT Last week, Americans watched as the chambers of the...
Sofia Eichsteadt '22Jan 8, 20214 minIs Our Political System Unfair? By Sofia Eichsteadt Germantown Academy '22 Ever since the beginning of our country and with the ratification of the Constitution, the...
Maddie Gamburg '21Dec 27, 20203 min"WW84" Streamed on HBO Max Is the “Wonder Woman” sequel really feminist? Note from the Editor: Warning that there are some spoilers in this piece. “Wonder Woman...
Ella Canavan '21 Dec 26, 20202 minThe Future of Movies In the beginning of December, “Warner Brothers” announced the long awaited “Wonder Woman 1984” that would release simultaneously in...
Meredith Bacine Dec 24, 20203 minHome For The Holidays, Here For The GiftsThe holidays are quickly approaching, and in a disastrous year, everyone needs a little holiday joy. Warm foods, bright lights, family...
Ava Olsen '21Dec 23, 20202 minFemale Political Views in a Co-Ed EnvironmentIn the dictionary, politics is defined as “activities associated with the governance of a country or other area, especially the debate or...
Maya Shavit '21Dec 11, 20202 minThe Social Media "Scapegoat"There seems to be an overarching, unspoken agreement among older generations that social media negatively affects the youth. Whether it...
Maddyn Shapiro '22Dec 11, 20202 minStudents' Plunge In Mental HealthDuring the unprecedented time that the COVID-19 pandemic has burdened the world, everyone has faced unique challenges. Specifically, student
Molli Curtis '22Dec 10, 20202 minHarry Styles Makes His Own Rules: Gender Fluidity “Harry Styles makes his own rules,” reads the cover of Vogue’s most recent issue. In mid-November, the “Watermelon Sugar,” icon made...
Ella CanavanNov 13, 20202 minRunning Through QuarantineIn a time of uncertainty and endless long days just staring at a screen, it is important that we are aware of our mental health. As...
Olivia AbrahamOct 7, 20202 minDear Gen Z: This is My Letter to YouHow do you figure out who you are, and what you want to be when you’re too busy trying to save a dying planet?
Ella CanavanSep 29, 20202 minOnline Learning: How Effective is it Really?With many of our country's schools being online, it is hard not to wonder whether or not students are actually learning in this isolated...
Maddie GamburgSep 27, 20202 minStandardized Tests Are Not So StandardizedWhen the pandemic forced the cancellation of SAT and ACT test dates, UC and other schools made the tests optional for 2021 applicants or wai
The Rocky Sep 8, 20203 minWhat's a "Normal Education" Worth to You? The majority of Americans oppose reopening our nation’s schools, yet, several states, including Pennsylvania, plan to resume on-campus learn
The Rocky Aug 29, 20203 minAmateur EpidemiologyBy Fiona McKenna '23 Road-trip stats: almost 2,200 miles, 11 baby crocodile sightings, seven gas-station stops, six nights in hotels away...
The Rocky Aug 18, 20203 minSummer 2020 and COVID-19Commonly posted on the walls of beach houses reads “salty air, sandy hair.” While it may sound cliche, this phrase denotes relaxation and va