By Izzy Becker ‘24, Feature Writer You may know him as the celebrity who posted a botched selfie on Instagram, or the singer who created a creepy persona by arriving at events wrapped in bandages and bloody eye makeup, but Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd aims for much more than just eccentric internet appearances. Born in…

By Michaela Wang ‘21, Feature Editor How to budget or open an investment account are rarely taught at high school. Gen Z and Millennials are flocking to unlikely sources of financial education. Everyone, at some point in their lives, must become versed in the language of finance––whether our parents teach us how to fill out…

By  Lily Sternlieb ‘24, Feature Writer For me, there’s nothing more nostalgic than malls: the candy dispensers in the corner with discoloured gumballs, the semi-functional coin-operated kids’ rides, and, most of all, the retail stores. While any of us associate these places to countless childhood memories and emotions, most recently brick and mortar stores have…

By Izzy Becker ‘24 and Lily Sternlieb ‘24, Feature Writers It’s simple to identify the core values we have and policies we would like to see pursued. What isn’t easy is aiming to uncover the origins of it all, a pursuit that historians have attempted to uncover for hundreds of years. Political events are reflections…

by Michaela Wang ’21, Feature Section Editor The youngest woman ever to serve in US Congress, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, has been deemed the poster child of a new political generation. Her 53-word political musings are retweeted and lauded by activists of the NA Community. But while many recognize her for grilling big bank tech CEOs…

by Juliet Bu ’23 On January 6, 2021, rioters stormed into the capitol building, armed with weapons and destructive mindsets, and dressed in loud, conspicuous costumes. Their choice of wardrobe consisted of everything from star-spangled superhero outfits to a variety of flags (pictured above). Examining the rioters’ attire provides us an important perspective, because the…

By Emily Swope ‘22, Feature Editor It has become almost clichéd to say that right now, we are living through “unprecedented times.” However, when there is an attempted coup, acts of domestic terrorism, and insurrection at our nation’s Capitol amidst a global pandemic, it is fair to say that we are in uncharted territory. How…

By Rebecca Shan ‘23, Feature Writer We entered the new year with hopes for normalcy and unity; however, immediately in the first week of 2021, we were confronted with the Capitol Hill pro-Trump riots. These riots demonstrated years of partisanship and disinformation, ultimately causing the radical right to erupt into violence.  On January 6th, 2021,…

By Izzy Becker ‘24, Feature Writer As social media forums have evolved over time, they have become an important tool in sparking political interest in younger generations. Platforms like Instagram and now TikTok have pioneered this media-originated political development as creators are able and encouraged to post content of all extremes: while some choose to…