Hanukkah is the most wonderful time of the year December 1, 2021 — by Zachary Zinman The smell of delicious Latkes fills my house every year around December as mesmerizing, bright candles burn slowly on the dining room table. My family has nothing but smiles on our faces as we celebrate the beloved holiday of Hanukkah. There is no other feeling like waking up the morning of the first night of […] read more » ‘Clash Royale’: the pinnacle of mobile gaming December 1, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Arnav Swamy Much like the tides, the culture of today’s teenagers has ebbed and flowed. Games like “Fortnite” and trends like fidget spinners have had their time in the spotlight, but a quintessential staple to teenage entertainment is Finnish mobile game company, Supercell. The company has released five games globally, with arguably the most impactful being “Clash […] read more » ‘Sexy Beasts’: appealing but disappointing November 29, 2021 — by Meher Bhatnagar and Harshini Velchamy Honestly, we didn’t think it was possible for Netflix to be more out of pocket — until we saw that “Sexy Beasts” got renewed for Season 2. For those of you who aren’t familiar, “Sexy Beasts” is Netflix’s rendition of “The Masked Singer,” a popular FOX TV program released in 2019 in which contestants are […] read more » Exploring universal shower thoughts November 29, 2021 — by Meher Bhatnagar and Kavya Patel After a monotonous day of feeling stressed and lethargic at school, 7th period always has us thinking about running home and taking a comforting warm shower. Stepping in and turning on the tap automatically makes our minds wander, filling our heads with random questions. Our thought process when we enter the shower tends to follow […] read more » Top 10: ways to make someone mad November 24, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Mocking someone for asking a question. Obviously, they don’t know the answer, so they’re left feeling even more incompetent. Continually asking someone to speak up when you can hear them perfectly fine. They’ll start to wonder if you’re hard of hearing, or if they have a speech impediment. Constantly asking who they’re going to formal […] read more » ‘Blue Banisters’: Lana Del Rey reminds us that she is still in charge of her narrative November 23, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan Singer-songwriter Lana del Rey’s musical world has always portrayed fantasies set in past eras. Her most iconic albums, the baroque pop “Born to Die” and the cinematic “Ultraviolence,” are bathed in the longing glows of Americana motifs and the tragic glamor of bad boys and sad girls. Her own experiences were previously conveyed solely through […] read more » Cheese may be plotting to take over my mind November 23, 2021 — by Carolyn Wang While some people have a go-to friend, hobby or workout for when they feel stressed or anxious, I have a go-to word: cheese. Unfortunately, I’ve recently realized, after deep contemplation, that my go-to word might be secretly plotting to take over my mind. I’ve had a long history with cheese. Just look at my Facebook […] read more » My infuriating television habits: speed watching and summary scanning November 23, 2021 — by Sanjoli Gupta It’s finally Friday. After an insanely boring and exhausting week of school, I have a rare moment to relax and indulge in some of my favorite shows. Turning on my computer, I get comfortable in my fluffy white chair, watching the iconic “N” animation of Netflix flash across the screen. As an episode of “Madam […] read more » Five (actually good) covers of Christmas classics you should add to your 2021 winter playlist immediately November 22, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and with it comes the annual flood of pop singers releasing covers of classic Christmas songs. While there are some wildly successful and iconic Christmas albums like Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” and Mariah Carey’s “Merry Christmas,” most holiday releases simply add to the indistinguishable clutter of overdone Christmas carols. […] read more » Netflix’s ‘Downton Abbey’ is a must-watch November 19, 2021 — by Kaasha Minocha Most teens spend their Friday nights with friends, but not me. On a typical evening, you can find me seated comfortably in front of the TV, eating scrumptious brownies and watching the classic British series “Downton Abbey” with my grandparents, sisters and mom. When my mom initially recommended the show this summer, I had low […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4546474849...60708090100...nextlast
‘Clash Royale’: the pinnacle of mobile gaming December 1, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Arnav Swamy Much like the tides, the culture of today’s teenagers has ebbed and flowed. Games like “Fortnite” and trends like fidget spinners have had their time in the spotlight, but a quintessential staple to teenage entertainment is Finnish mobile game company, Supercell. The company has released five games globally, with arguably the most impactful being “Clash […] read more » ‘Sexy Beasts’: appealing but disappointing November 29, 2021 — by Meher Bhatnagar and Harshini Velchamy Honestly, we didn’t think it was possible for Netflix to be more out of pocket — until we saw that “Sexy Beasts” got renewed for Season 2. For those of you who aren’t familiar, “Sexy Beasts” is Netflix’s rendition of “The Masked Singer,” a popular FOX TV program released in 2019 in which contestants are […] read more » Exploring universal shower thoughts November 29, 2021 — by Meher Bhatnagar and Kavya Patel After a monotonous day of feeling stressed and lethargic at school, 7th period always has us thinking about running home and taking a comforting warm shower. Stepping in and turning on the tap automatically makes our minds wander, filling our heads with random questions. Our thought process when we enter the shower tends to follow […] read more » Top 10: ways to make someone mad November 24, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Mocking someone for asking a question. Obviously, they don’t know the answer, so they’re left feeling even more incompetent. Continually asking someone to speak up when you can hear them perfectly fine. They’ll start to wonder if you’re hard of hearing, or if they have a speech impediment. Constantly asking who they’re going to formal […] read more » ‘Blue Banisters’: Lana Del Rey reminds us that she is still in charge of her narrative November 23, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan Singer-songwriter Lana del Rey’s musical world has always portrayed fantasies set in past eras. Her most iconic albums, the baroque pop “Born to Die” and the cinematic “Ultraviolence,” are bathed in the longing glows of Americana motifs and the tragic glamor of bad boys and sad girls. Her own experiences were previously conveyed solely through […] read more » Cheese may be plotting to take over my mind November 23, 2021 — by Carolyn Wang While some people have a go-to friend, hobby or workout for when they feel stressed or anxious, I have a go-to word: cheese. Unfortunately, I’ve recently realized, after deep contemplation, that my go-to word might be secretly plotting to take over my mind. I’ve had a long history with cheese. Just look at my Facebook […] read more » My infuriating television habits: speed watching and summary scanning November 23, 2021 — by Sanjoli Gupta It’s finally Friday. After an insanely boring and exhausting week of school, I have a rare moment to relax and indulge in some of my favorite shows. Turning on my computer, I get comfortable in my fluffy white chair, watching the iconic “N” animation of Netflix flash across the screen. As an episode of “Madam […] read more » Five (actually good) covers of Christmas classics you should add to your 2021 winter playlist immediately November 22, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and with it comes the annual flood of pop singers releasing covers of classic Christmas songs. While there are some wildly successful and iconic Christmas albums like Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” and Mariah Carey’s “Merry Christmas,” most holiday releases simply add to the indistinguishable clutter of overdone Christmas carols. […] read more » Netflix’s ‘Downton Abbey’ is a must-watch November 19, 2021 — by Kaasha Minocha Most teens spend their Friday nights with friends, but not me. On a typical evening, you can find me seated comfortably in front of the TV, eating scrumptious brownies and watching the classic British series “Downton Abbey” with my grandparents, sisters and mom. When my mom initially recommended the show this summer, I had low […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4546474849...60708090100...nextlast
‘Sexy Beasts’: appealing but disappointing November 29, 2021 — by Meher Bhatnagar and Harshini Velchamy Honestly, we didn’t think it was possible for Netflix to be more out of pocket — until we saw that “Sexy Beasts” got renewed for Season 2. For those of you who aren’t familiar, “Sexy Beasts” is Netflix’s rendition of “The Masked Singer,” a popular FOX TV program released in 2019 in which contestants are […] read more » Exploring universal shower thoughts November 29, 2021 — by Meher Bhatnagar and Kavya Patel After a monotonous day of feeling stressed and lethargic at school, 7th period always has us thinking about running home and taking a comforting warm shower. Stepping in and turning on the tap automatically makes our minds wander, filling our heads with random questions. Our thought process when we enter the shower tends to follow […] read more » Top 10: ways to make someone mad November 24, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Mocking someone for asking a question. Obviously, they don’t know the answer, so they’re left feeling even more incompetent. Continually asking someone to speak up when you can hear them perfectly fine. They’ll start to wonder if you’re hard of hearing, or if they have a speech impediment. Constantly asking who they’re going to formal […] read more » ‘Blue Banisters’: Lana Del Rey reminds us that she is still in charge of her narrative November 23, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan Singer-songwriter Lana del Rey’s musical world has always portrayed fantasies set in past eras. Her most iconic albums, the baroque pop “Born to Die” and the cinematic “Ultraviolence,” are bathed in the longing glows of Americana motifs and the tragic glamor of bad boys and sad girls. Her own experiences were previously conveyed solely through […] read more » Cheese may be plotting to take over my mind November 23, 2021 — by Carolyn Wang While some people have a go-to friend, hobby or workout for when they feel stressed or anxious, I have a go-to word: cheese. Unfortunately, I’ve recently realized, after deep contemplation, that my go-to word might be secretly plotting to take over my mind. I’ve had a long history with cheese. Just look at my Facebook […] read more » My infuriating television habits: speed watching and summary scanning November 23, 2021 — by Sanjoli Gupta It’s finally Friday. After an insanely boring and exhausting week of school, I have a rare moment to relax and indulge in some of my favorite shows. Turning on my computer, I get comfortable in my fluffy white chair, watching the iconic “N” animation of Netflix flash across the screen. As an episode of “Madam […] read more » Five (actually good) covers of Christmas classics you should add to your 2021 winter playlist immediately November 22, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and with it comes the annual flood of pop singers releasing covers of classic Christmas songs. While there are some wildly successful and iconic Christmas albums like Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” and Mariah Carey’s “Merry Christmas,” most holiday releases simply add to the indistinguishable clutter of overdone Christmas carols. […] read more » Netflix’s ‘Downton Abbey’ is a must-watch November 19, 2021 — by Kaasha Minocha Most teens spend their Friday nights with friends, but not me. On a typical evening, you can find me seated comfortably in front of the TV, eating scrumptious brownies and watching the classic British series “Downton Abbey” with my grandparents, sisters and mom. When my mom initially recommended the show this summer, I had low […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4546474849...60708090100...nextlast
Exploring universal shower thoughts November 29, 2021 — by Meher Bhatnagar and Kavya Patel After a monotonous day of feeling stressed and lethargic at school, 7th period always has us thinking about running home and taking a comforting warm shower. Stepping in and turning on the tap automatically makes our minds wander, filling our heads with random questions. Our thought process when we enter the shower tends to follow […] read more » Top 10: ways to make someone mad November 24, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Mocking someone for asking a question. Obviously, they don’t know the answer, so they’re left feeling even more incompetent. Continually asking someone to speak up when you can hear them perfectly fine. They’ll start to wonder if you’re hard of hearing, or if they have a speech impediment. Constantly asking who they’re going to formal […] read more » ‘Blue Banisters’: Lana Del Rey reminds us that she is still in charge of her narrative November 23, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan Singer-songwriter Lana del Rey’s musical world has always portrayed fantasies set in past eras. Her most iconic albums, the baroque pop “Born to Die” and the cinematic “Ultraviolence,” are bathed in the longing glows of Americana motifs and the tragic glamor of bad boys and sad girls. Her own experiences were previously conveyed solely through […] read more » Cheese may be plotting to take over my mind November 23, 2021 — by Carolyn Wang While some people have a go-to friend, hobby or workout for when they feel stressed or anxious, I have a go-to word: cheese. Unfortunately, I’ve recently realized, after deep contemplation, that my go-to word might be secretly plotting to take over my mind. I’ve had a long history with cheese. Just look at my Facebook […] read more » My infuriating television habits: speed watching and summary scanning November 23, 2021 — by Sanjoli Gupta It’s finally Friday. After an insanely boring and exhausting week of school, I have a rare moment to relax and indulge in some of my favorite shows. Turning on my computer, I get comfortable in my fluffy white chair, watching the iconic “N” animation of Netflix flash across the screen. As an episode of “Madam […] read more » Five (actually good) covers of Christmas classics you should add to your 2021 winter playlist immediately November 22, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and with it comes the annual flood of pop singers releasing covers of classic Christmas songs. While there are some wildly successful and iconic Christmas albums like Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” and Mariah Carey’s “Merry Christmas,” most holiday releases simply add to the indistinguishable clutter of overdone Christmas carols. […] read more » Netflix’s ‘Downton Abbey’ is a must-watch November 19, 2021 — by Kaasha Minocha Most teens spend their Friday nights with friends, but not me. On a typical evening, you can find me seated comfortably in front of the TV, eating scrumptious brownies and watching the classic British series “Downton Abbey” with my grandparents, sisters and mom. When my mom initially recommended the show this summer, I had low […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4546474849...60708090100...nextlast
Top 10: ways to make someone mad November 24, 2021 — by Benjamin Li Mocking someone for asking a question. Obviously, they don’t know the answer, so they’re left feeling even more incompetent. Continually asking someone to speak up when you can hear them perfectly fine. They’ll start to wonder if you’re hard of hearing, or if they have a speech impediment. Constantly asking who they’re going to formal […] read more » ‘Blue Banisters’: Lana Del Rey reminds us that she is still in charge of her narrative November 23, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan Singer-songwriter Lana del Rey’s musical world has always portrayed fantasies set in past eras. Her most iconic albums, the baroque pop “Born to Die” and the cinematic “Ultraviolence,” are bathed in the longing glows of Americana motifs and the tragic glamor of bad boys and sad girls. Her own experiences were previously conveyed solely through […] read more » Cheese may be plotting to take over my mind November 23, 2021 — by Carolyn Wang While some people have a go-to friend, hobby or workout for when they feel stressed or anxious, I have a go-to word: cheese. Unfortunately, I’ve recently realized, after deep contemplation, that my go-to word might be secretly plotting to take over my mind. I’ve had a long history with cheese. Just look at my Facebook […] read more » My infuriating television habits: speed watching and summary scanning November 23, 2021 — by Sanjoli Gupta It’s finally Friday. After an insanely boring and exhausting week of school, I have a rare moment to relax and indulge in some of my favorite shows. Turning on my computer, I get comfortable in my fluffy white chair, watching the iconic “N” animation of Netflix flash across the screen. As an episode of “Madam […] read more » Five (actually good) covers of Christmas classics you should add to your 2021 winter playlist immediately November 22, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and with it comes the annual flood of pop singers releasing covers of classic Christmas songs. While there are some wildly successful and iconic Christmas albums like Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” and Mariah Carey’s “Merry Christmas,” most holiday releases simply add to the indistinguishable clutter of overdone Christmas carols. […] read more » Netflix’s ‘Downton Abbey’ is a must-watch November 19, 2021 — by Kaasha Minocha Most teens spend their Friday nights with friends, but not me. On a typical evening, you can find me seated comfortably in front of the TV, eating scrumptious brownies and watching the classic British series “Downton Abbey” with my grandparents, sisters and mom. When my mom initially recommended the show this summer, I had low […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4546474849...60708090100...nextlast
‘Blue Banisters’: Lana Del Rey reminds us that she is still in charge of her narrative November 23, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan Singer-songwriter Lana del Rey’s musical world has always portrayed fantasies set in past eras. Her most iconic albums, the baroque pop “Born to Die” and the cinematic “Ultraviolence,” are bathed in the longing glows of Americana motifs and the tragic glamor of bad boys and sad girls. Her own experiences were previously conveyed solely through […] read more » Cheese may be plotting to take over my mind November 23, 2021 — by Carolyn Wang While some people have a go-to friend, hobby or workout for when they feel stressed or anxious, I have a go-to word: cheese. Unfortunately, I’ve recently realized, after deep contemplation, that my go-to word might be secretly plotting to take over my mind. I’ve had a long history with cheese. Just look at my Facebook […] read more » My infuriating television habits: speed watching and summary scanning November 23, 2021 — by Sanjoli Gupta It’s finally Friday. After an insanely boring and exhausting week of school, I have a rare moment to relax and indulge in some of my favorite shows. Turning on my computer, I get comfortable in my fluffy white chair, watching the iconic “N” animation of Netflix flash across the screen. As an episode of “Madam […] read more » Five (actually good) covers of Christmas classics you should add to your 2021 winter playlist immediately November 22, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and with it comes the annual flood of pop singers releasing covers of classic Christmas songs. While there are some wildly successful and iconic Christmas albums like Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” and Mariah Carey’s “Merry Christmas,” most holiday releases simply add to the indistinguishable clutter of overdone Christmas carols. […] read more » Netflix’s ‘Downton Abbey’ is a must-watch November 19, 2021 — by Kaasha Minocha Most teens spend their Friday nights with friends, but not me. On a typical evening, you can find me seated comfortably in front of the TV, eating scrumptious brownies and watching the classic British series “Downton Abbey” with my grandparents, sisters and mom. When my mom initially recommended the show this summer, I had low […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4546474849...60708090100...nextlast
Cheese may be plotting to take over my mind November 23, 2021 — by Carolyn Wang While some people have a go-to friend, hobby or workout for when they feel stressed or anxious, I have a go-to word: cheese. Unfortunately, I’ve recently realized, after deep contemplation, that my go-to word might be secretly plotting to take over my mind. I’ve had a long history with cheese. Just look at my Facebook […] read more » My infuriating television habits: speed watching and summary scanning November 23, 2021 — by Sanjoli Gupta It’s finally Friday. After an insanely boring and exhausting week of school, I have a rare moment to relax and indulge in some of my favorite shows. Turning on my computer, I get comfortable in my fluffy white chair, watching the iconic “N” animation of Netflix flash across the screen. As an episode of “Madam […] read more » Five (actually good) covers of Christmas classics you should add to your 2021 winter playlist immediately November 22, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and with it comes the annual flood of pop singers releasing covers of classic Christmas songs. While there are some wildly successful and iconic Christmas albums like Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” and Mariah Carey’s “Merry Christmas,” most holiday releases simply add to the indistinguishable clutter of overdone Christmas carols. […] read more » Netflix’s ‘Downton Abbey’ is a must-watch November 19, 2021 — by Kaasha Minocha Most teens spend their Friday nights with friends, but not me. On a typical evening, you can find me seated comfortably in front of the TV, eating scrumptious brownies and watching the classic British series “Downton Abbey” with my grandparents, sisters and mom. When my mom initially recommended the show this summer, I had low […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4546474849...60708090100...nextlast
My infuriating television habits: speed watching and summary scanning November 23, 2021 — by Sanjoli Gupta It’s finally Friday. After an insanely boring and exhausting week of school, I have a rare moment to relax and indulge in some of my favorite shows. Turning on my computer, I get comfortable in my fluffy white chair, watching the iconic “N” animation of Netflix flash across the screen. As an episode of “Madam […] read more » Five (actually good) covers of Christmas classics you should add to your 2021 winter playlist immediately November 22, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and with it comes the annual flood of pop singers releasing covers of classic Christmas songs. While there are some wildly successful and iconic Christmas albums like Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” and Mariah Carey’s “Merry Christmas,” most holiday releases simply add to the indistinguishable clutter of overdone Christmas carols. […] read more » Netflix’s ‘Downton Abbey’ is a must-watch November 19, 2021 — by Kaasha Minocha Most teens spend their Friday nights with friends, but not me. On a typical evening, you can find me seated comfortably in front of the TV, eating scrumptious brownies and watching the classic British series “Downton Abbey” with my grandparents, sisters and mom. When my mom initially recommended the show this summer, I had low […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4546474849...60708090100...nextlast
Five (actually good) covers of Christmas classics you should add to your 2021 winter playlist immediately November 22, 2021 — by Tara Natarajan The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and with it comes the annual flood of pop singers releasing covers of classic Christmas songs. While there are some wildly successful and iconic Christmas albums like Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” and Mariah Carey’s “Merry Christmas,” most holiday releases simply add to the indistinguishable clutter of overdone Christmas carols. […] read more » Netflix’s ‘Downton Abbey’ is a must-watch November 19, 2021 — by Kaasha Minocha Most teens spend their Friday nights with friends, but not me. On a typical evening, you can find me seated comfortably in front of the TV, eating scrumptious brownies and watching the classic British series “Downton Abbey” with my grandparents, sisters and mom. When my mom initially recommended the show this summer, I had low […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4546474849...60708090100...nextlast
Netflix’s ‘Downton Abbey’ is a must-watch November 19, 2021 — by Kaasha Minocha Most teens spend their Friday nights with friends, but not me. On a typical evening, you can find me seated comfortably in front of the TV, eating scrumptious brownies and watching the classic British series “Downton Abbey” with my grandparents, sisters and mom. When my mom initially recommended the show this summer, I had low […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4546474849...60708090100...nextlast