Horace Mann's Weekly Newspaper Since 1903

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Horace Mann's Weekly Newspaper Since 1903

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Horace Mann's Weekly Newspaper Since 1903

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HUMOR: The true timeline behind the history “year”-long

Ariela Shuchman, Staff Columnist May 27, 2023

Ahhh, the year long research paper. A rite of passage for any upperclassman taking a history course. Anyone who has written a year long research paper knows that that is a bit of a misnomer: in actuality,...

Students should value the benefits of a Horace Mann education, not just as an outcome

Students should value the benefits of a Horace Mann education, not just as an outcome

Louise Kim, Staff Writer May 27, 2023

I have spent approximately 10,000 hours sitting in classrooms and studying outside of them, whether in the library, a cafe, or my bed. Actually, I don’t know that for sure, but I am certain that school...

 The “Model Minority” myth is harmful to Asian Americans

 The “Model Minority” myth is harmful to Asian Americans

Sofia Sahai, Contributing Writer May 22, 2023

The term model minority: is it one of praise and encouragement or one of division and oppression?  When I first heard the term, I immediately felt a sense of pride, coming from a hard working, intelligent,...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Matthew Wu wearing a yellow Hada, given to him by the Dalai Lama as a blessing.

How the Dalai Lama helped me rethink the meaning of life

Matthew Wu, Contributing Writer May 13, 2023

Throughout my childhood, my family has taught me about Buddhism and Buddhist philosophy. Growing up, I came to see that the simplest questions were the hardest to answer: Who are we? What’s the meaning...

Same rigor, more credit: Bring back APlease

Same rigor, more credit: Bring back APlease

Rizaa Fazal and Bethany Jarrett May 6, 2023

Out of the 20,469 high schools in the United States, 18,012 incorporate nightmares into their curricula with the nickname “a pain” - better known as Advanced Placement (AP) courses. These unfortunate...

Horace Mann does not teach enough about the Holocaust

Horace Mann does not teach enough about the Holocaust

Allison Markman, Staff Writer May 6, 2023

During the assembly last Tuesday, we were asked to stand up if we had ever learned about the Holocaust. I have attended HM my entire life, so when nearly everyone in Gross Theater stood up, asserting that...

Let’s move beyond a performance: Why Green Day does not do enough

Let’s move beyond a performance: Why Green Day does not do enough

Lauren Kim, Art Director May 6, 2023

Last Friday’s Green Day boasted various workshops where people who were interested in environmentalism could learn about ways to help our planet. Despite the event’s good intentions, given the overall...

Book Bans are erasing History: Dissecting our privilege to read

Book Bans are erasing History: Dissecting our privilege to read

Ava Westreich, Contributing Writer April 28, 2023

During the school year, I struggle finding time to sit down and open up a book. By the time I return home and finish my homework, my brain has absorbed so much information that it can’t fit anymore in––my...

The Supreme Court needs a Supreme Change

The Supreme Court needs a Supreme Change

Gabe Jaffe, Contributing Writer April 28, 2023

Today, the Supreme Court is inherently flawed. Since its creation in 1787, the court system has barely changed. As the nation’s highest legal authority, we trust the Supreme Court to make verdicts that...

Sophia Liu/Art Director

An innocent thought turned argument: Chicken fingers = sandwich 

Naomi Gelfer, Contributing Writer April 23, 2023

As an argument-instigator, one question has tested the limits of my friendships time and time again. My first battle over this existential query occurred right before my freshman year between some friends...

Sophia Liu/Art Director

Energy Drinks are a Monster Mistake

Erica Jiang, Staff Writer April 15, 2023

Whether I have a soccer game or just need a little energy boost during A period, I turn to energy drinks on a weekly basis to keep up with my daily hustle and bustle. Although I try to restrict my energy...

The importance of promoting gender inclusivity in the gaming world

Sarina Shah, Contributing Writer April 15, 2023

Imagine this: you're playing one of your favorite video games, and while choosing an avatar, you realize none of the characters look like you, or even have similar characteristics. There is no variation...

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