For reference, nearsightedness (myopia) is measured in negative diopter prescription power, while farsightedness (hyperopia) is measured in positive prescription power. The further away from 0.00 — perfect...
On Aug. 13, under a crisp autumn temperature in the low 60s, over 100 students in the Class of ‘26 woke up well before the crack of dawn rushed to the Benny Pierce football field. It was our turn to...
Recently, I’ve stumbled upon many, many TikTok videos of college students reciting every possible thing that could go wrong in their day — nightmarish lists from UChicago and UC Berkeley students were...
Asleep in class
Who dares to break my slumber? As my groggy eyes lazily lift open, I find that my precious beauty sleep has been disrupted by the exasperated teacher towering over me and calling...
My favorite proverb is this: Laughter is the best medicine. While it might seem strange to laugh when you’re incredibly stressed (assuming that you are by reading this article), our bodies sometimes...
Some said it couldn’t be done.
But on May 6, 1954, pushing through the last lap on the cinder track, 25-year-old Roger Bannister broke the finish line tape and fell into an ecstatic crowd as the clock...
What's the best excuse for missing homework you’ve heard?
“I forgot to pay the electricity bill and had no power, so my WiFi stopped working.” — Spanish teacher Jarjour Hernandez
If...
Are you a single pringle? Do you want a prom date but don’t know where to start? Look no further than this guide to get huzz for prom.
Be performative
Who doesn’t love an advent...
Every student could tell you that falling asleep in class is often inevitable, no matter how embarrassing it can be. Whether it’s because of a lack of sleep or all the monotonous lecturing they endure...
For the lucky among us, springtime marks the beginning of warm weather, longer days, blooming flowers and a general feeling of bliss.
For us, spring brings something that we dread every year: inescapable...
Pilot FriXion
Pilot’s FriXion erasable gel pens ($3-10) are perfect for note-taking. Besides their affordability, the pen’s durability is also exceptional. I have been using the same FriXion...
In the last few weeks, I’ve noticed what appears to be a dip in attendance — coincidentally, right after March 26. On that day, the school experienced a spike in attendance, and while this may seem...
