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How to Master a Foreign Language

Stephany Morales Mena, Contributer May 8, 2025

“Language is key to normal everyday human function.” says Maria Gaitan, who had to learn English after arriving in the U.S. Knowing more than one language is an important tool. Because of social media,...

How to Treat a Concussion

Benjamin Williams, Contributer May 8, 2025

“If you feel you or your child may have a concussion, seek care as soon as possible.” says expert Dr. Kali Hollingsworth. While it might feel like you can just ignore it altogether, this is actually...

A Tight Ship: How Drama Club Makes it Work

A Tight Ship: How Drama Club Makes it Work

Lila Tallagnon, Editor-in-Chief May 7, 2025

“It’s perfect.” On the floor of the common room after school, the drama club members hold up their newly completed set piece, a kitschy poster prop for their upcoming spoof play, complete with marker...

Why "Feminine Literature" Shouldn't Be Romanticized

Why “Feminine Literature” Shouldn’t Be Romanticized

Lucy Reidy, News Editor April 29, 2025

The rise of BookTok has created and grouped books into very niche and specific categories, and it has also made collaborating on opinions on these books more accessible. While BookTok definitely has made...

How to Parallel Park

How to Parallel Park

Sunni Blackwood, Contributor April 29, 2025

For the experienced driver, the ins and outs of parking seem almost second nature. But, if you’re still new behind the wheel, getting that perfect park job first try can feel almost impossible. One of...

How to Make a Flower Crown

How to Make a Flower Crown

Eric Truong, Contributor April 29, 2025

“Flower crowns are an amazing accessory for so many different things: weddings, baby showers, anniversaries, photoshoots-” mentions Maria Failla, a plant parent and gardener, “but also, they’re...

Why I Love "Emma" by Jane Austen

Why I Love “Emma” by Jane Austen

Lucy Reidy, News Editor April 8, 2025

Emma by Jane Austen, published in 1815, is perhaps the most divisive of her novels. While still regarded as literary genius and a classic, opinions on the book as a whole tend to vary greatly from person...

The Basics of Theatre Etiquette

The Basics of Theatre Etiquette

Sarah Jeffers, Editor-in-Chief April 8, 2025

On April 11th, many students from South High and other schools in the city are going to be able to see the Broadway musical Come From Away for free at the Hanover Theatre. Come From Away is a musical based...

Why To Kill a Mockingbird Should be Read in Schools

Why To Kill a Mockingbird Should be Read in Schools

James Christie, Contributor April 8, 2025

Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is one of the most famous yet controversial books of all time. It tells the story of a young girl who’s father defends a black man wrongfully accused of raping a...

The Catcher in the Rye: Not Just a Tale of an Angry Teenager

The Catcher in the Rye: Not Just a Tale of an Angry Teenager

Leire Cuberes Barluenga, Opinions Editor April 8, 2025

A story of a frustrated boy navigating his adolescence, J.D. Salinger was all but accidental in the telling of Holden Caulfield’s adventures, carefully curating a seamless thread of relevance into today’s...

The Handmaid's Tale: A Must Read for Students Today

The Handmaid’s Tale: A Must Read for Students Today

Leilah Ali, Contributor April 8, 2025

In a time when individual freedoms and reproductive rights are under increasing scrutiny, Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel "The Handmaid's Tale" remains a must read for high school students. This novel,...

How To Prepare For A Musical Performance

How To Prepare For A Musical Performance

Keeva Cavanaugh, Contributor April 1, 2025

Many people can be hesitant and afraid to perform on stage, especially in a musical setting. It’s scary feeling unprepared, and not knowing what’s going to happen next. However, according to local...

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