Is the Upper School Prepared to Return to Full Capacity?
On April 11, the School announced a change in protocol: three feet, not six, now qualifies as safe social distancing…
Limbo: An Update on What it Means to be a High School Senior
Limbo. Limbo: an uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution; an intermediate state or condition. It is the only…
The Nuances Behind “Stop Asian Hate” and “Black Lives Matter”
In response to the recent attacks on Asian Americans, Twitter and other social media platforms have erupted in outrage with…
The Dangers of the Concentration of Media Ownership
Have you ever noticed that the movies you watch, the magazines you read, and the radio you listen to are…
A War of Biblical Proportions: How the GameStop Short Squeeze Used a Dangerous Political Trope
On a scorching June day in 1954, Senator Joseph McCarthy sat slumped in his chair at the center of a…
Trouble in Paradise: Should Puerto Ricans Be Eligible for COVID-19 Relief Checks?
According to the Library of Congress, Puerto Rico has been a U.S. territory since 1917, when the U.S. government offered…
We Are Not Getting a $15 Federal Minimum Wage Anytime Soon
Twenty-Nine. That is the number of quarters that the lowest paid workers in our country receive for an hour of…
To Short or Not to Short: Is the act of selling stocks short ethical?
The recent Gamestop stock-trading frenzy has highlighted the investment strategy of selling short stocks, or shorting stocks. This practice can…
Do This Year’s College Applicants Stand A Chance?
The word of the year–unprecedented–applies to almost every facet of our lives, including, this year’s college admissions cycle. Seniors across…
Social Media Influencers: What Is Their Responsibility?
The recent instances of police brutality, marches for racial equality, political chaos, and global pandemic are fueling people to use…