Shades of Purple: Guide to understanding domestic abuse
by Makayla Herron, Copy Editor
November 22, 2019
I was watching “The Aviator” the other night, which chronicles the life of Howard Hughes, a reclusive, eccentric man who sparked a relationship with a young woman and shortly thereafter grew increasingly controlling. He hired a driver to follow her around wherever she went, claiming it was becau...
Juliette’s Declassified School Survival Guide: October
by Juliette Roberts, Copy Editor
November 3, 2019
With most college apps due Dec. 1 and the rest usually in early January, the pressure is on for seniors. I turned in my early decision application Nov. 1 and my mom was astounded when she saw how different the process is now compared to when she was in school, before everything was computerized. Imagine a wor...
Product production isn’t all it seems
by Fatima Malik, Reporter
October 18, 2019
Walking down aisles in stores ranging from Sephora® to Walmart, products are full of different labels to convince you of the benefits of selecting their product—“natural,” “organic,” “fragrance-free” and “non-comedogenic”—but these claims aren’t always true. These labels don’t ...
Juliette’s Declassified School Survival Guide: September
by Juliette Roberts, Copy Editor
October 2, 2019
A few weeks ago, I woke up at 7 a.m. one rainy Thursday morning with only four hours of sleep and thought to myself, “Nope, I just can’t do this today.” Somebody could have bribed me with a dozen donuts to come to class that morning and I still would have refused to pull myself out of bed. The ...
Juliette’s Declassified School Survival Guide: August
by Juliette Roberts, Copy Editor
September 3, 2019
Imagine: you walk into class on one of the first Mondays of the school year, yawning, eyelids heavy, empty stomach aching; not really in the place to spend the energy you don’t have on listening in class. You might settle for taking notes and promising to read them over later, or maybe telling yoursel...
Juliette’s Declassified School Survival Guide: May
by Juliette Roberts, Copy Editor
May 21, 2019
Students, we’ve made it. Nearly. Even as AP tests, IB exams and finals keep everybody cramming to the last minute of the last day, sweet freedom is right around the corner. Summer may sound exciting to some and stressful for others, depending on whether you plan to spend your time taking summer courses...
Avengers: Endgame, the Cinematic Marvel
by Luke Miller, Reporter
May 19, 2019
WARNING: SPOILERS BELOW When one thinks back on the most anticipated movie of the early 20th century, they will no longer think of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” or James Cameron’s “Avatar”. “Avengers: Endgame”, after 11 years of foreshadowing, marks the most satisfying conclusion to not...
My Time in the Florida Keys
by Luke Miller, Reporter
May 17, 2019
In the final stretch of our journey to the four main high adventures, my friend Parker and I have already obtained the Triple Crown for visiting three of the four camps. With this last trip under our belt, we were ready to earn the Grand Slam for all four. Rough seas, shark-infested waters and a swe...
America’s Silent Killer
by Evanna Momtaj, Reporter
March 30, 2019
Sugar, the sweet granular substance, is found in almost everything, but unbeknownst to most, this sweet treat is silently killing us. Sugar that comes naturally from fruits and vegetables is not what is of concern to the American diet. I am talking about processed sugar that can be found in almost any...
Juliette’s Declassified School Survival Guide: March
by Juliette Roberts, Copy Editor
March 26, 2019
All across the country, even the globe, seniors fall prey to a chronic lack of motivation as the end of their high school career looms ever closer on the horizon. Every year, especially in the spring, this epidemic surges, claiming student after student for its own. Straight-A students, athletes, theatre kid...
“Queer Eye” From Teen Eye
by Emma Trussell, Photo Editor
March 25, 2019
As you lay in bed and scroll through Netflix wondering what to watch, you may think to yourself “What else could I possibly watch on this site?” Finding a new show to watch may feel daunting with hundreds of options filling the screen (I definitely feel overwhelmed), but there are many hidden gems ...
High-five for Hasan
by Mahi Patel, Advertising Manager
March 20, 2019
Comedy and global news is the perfect combination for educational success, especially when it comes to young adults. The Netflix show “Patriot Act”, hosted by Hasan Minhaj, comedian and former “Daily Show” correspondent, received quite a lot of attention recently. It explores politics, current e...
