I was on a train going towards Grand Central last week when I saw two dark- skinned men sitting right behind the car door. They were probably in their 50s, but their old, tattered sweatpants...
When we think of Madeline and Robert, we don’t think about their GPAs; we don’t even know their GPAs. They wouldn’t tell us.
Because they know, like we do, that even as valedictorian and salutatorian,...
I am among all the Soffe-wearing, intensely spirited girls who daily find the urge to enthusiastically chant “10 months for two”. I spent many years at the place that is an enigma to those who spend...
1. Camp
To be honest, sleep away camp was not enjoyable for me. I only went to sleep away camp for one year, and that was way enough for me. I guess I’m just the typical valley girl, but I really can’t...
I make my way out the side door, heading to the garage, SAT II prep books in hand. I’m going to my tutor and, afterwards, preparing for another long night of completing useless worksheets and studying...
Simon Stracher, Social Media Managing Editor
• June 16, 2013
In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, when banks failed, when the stock market crashed, when houses foreclosed, it is high time to educate our students in the area of personal finance.
Students...
People always ask me what it’s like to be a twin. In the moment I usually say, “We are constantly bickering! Not fun.” Yes, twins fight. But what siblings don't? Despite our daily bickering,...
One of those stereotypical high school events I most anticipated as a measly 8th grader was the senior year prank. The idea of it was just so cool and rebellious.
The reality, however, falls a bit short.
My...
It is June 3, 2013, and I, Eliza Yass, am FINALLY driving to school all by myself.
I have an October birthday and a procrastination problem so, due to a combination of these two things, I received my...
As a senior, I'm incredibly thankful to the school for giving all of us the opportunity to go out on internships.
But, that does not mean that this privilege solely benefits upperclassmen. Far from...
I’m an ACT girl. I steered clear from the SATs after taking my first practice test. The reading section was in a different language, and as for the math––I’ve never seen so many x’s on a page....
If crutching were an Olympic sport, I’d win gold easily. This is the fourth time I’ve been on crutches, so I’m practically a professional crutcher.
In fact, one time, I crutched two miles twice...
I know how you are probably feeling right now because I was in the exact same position just a short year ago. You may be feeling stressed about the end of junior year; you may be wondering what on earth...
