Tag: Set 6 2018
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The Stoneman High Shooting
by Carolyn Schachtel ’18, Staff Writer Arguably the single most prevalent American news story of 2018 began as a normal day at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. At 2:20 p.m., the now-infamous Nikolas Cruz entered the school with a AR-15 firearm in hand; by the end of the school day, 17 students and…
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No Real Answers in Heated Immigration Reform Debate
by Rohan Kapur ’20, Staff Writer Democrats and Republicans agree that something must be done about illegal immigration. With an estimated 11 million illegal immigrants living in the US, and a president cracking down on illegal immigrants, this topic has been the center of debate within congress. In September, President Trump shut down DACA (Deferred…
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Love Songs on Valentine’s Day
by Jamie Paradis ’20, Staff Writer Valentine’s Day is one of the most polarized holidays: people either love it or despise it. Many people sadly view it as a reminder of their own loneliness and lack of a significant other. Even some people who are in relationships hate the clichés that Valentine’s Day brings with…
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A Review of “Lady Bird”
by Joyce Wang ’20, Staff Writer The movie “Lady Bird” tells a coming-of-age story that is both fresh and intimately authentic. The debut film of Greta Gerwig as both the writer and director, it loosely resembles an autobiography of the director herself in the role of Christine “Lady Bird” McPhearson. Since Gerwig and Lady Bird…
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UEFA Champions League Preview
by Young Se Choi ‘18, Sports Editor There’s only one club soccer tournament that can bring roaring fans to their feet, erupt stadiums with banners and flags everywhere, and bring in the best of the best world class soccer players: the UEFA Champions League, an annual continental club soccer tournament for Europe’s most prestigious clubs.…
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How to Combat Mass Shootings: A Comprehensive, Five-Step Guide
by Ben Leit ’18, Humor Editor and White Male A note from the EICs: The ludicrous solutions to gun violence proposed in the article are intended to satirize the legislative inaction that has dominated our country’s response to this important issue. Perhaps this article can shed some light on the ongoing debate… In the past decade,…
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Deadline Drama: The Cavs and Lakers Trade
by Sam Lawler ’19, Staff Writer February 8th marked a big day for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Starting on their Christmas Day loss against the Golden State Warriors, they were on a disastrous 7-12 skid. New acquisition Isaiah Thomas wasn’t fitting in well with the team. LeBron James’ main sidekick, Kevin Love, had broken his hand…
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Swimming to Victory
by Sam Keller ’19, Sports Editor Swimming is one of the few sports where the team’s performance is truly dependent on each and every individual performance. What this means is that, unlike other sports where a superstar athlete can create a team’s success on their own, one individual cannot win an entire swim meet for…
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“Shut Up and Dribble”: Athletes Speak Out
by Lauren Dougherty ’19, Staff Writer The recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida has struck a chord with many, including prominent athletes and coaches. LeBron James, just one of many athletes who has voiced their opinion in the wake of the Parkland shooting, spoke about his own frustration regarding the lack of gun control at…
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No More “Drinking and Droning”
by Sophie Gilbert ’19, News Editor In 1910, the first state law banning drunk driving was implemented. Since then, it has become practically second nature to ensure that drivers are always sober behind the wheel. Now, the skies are going to be watched as closely as the roads; a New Jersey law has been signed…