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,...
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 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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
