By Evan Zhang ‘26
Goodness knows the past year was filled with remakes, sequels, and adaptations. From Inside Out 2 to Despicable Me 4 to Mean Girls: The Musical, Hollywood companies did not shy away from recycling old content for new audiences.
Read MoreBy Priya Klein ‘26
As the 2025 Oscars rapidly approach (set to premiere on Mar. 2 at 4:00 PM EST) the Best Picture nominees serve as a time capsule of the past year in cinema and culture, reflecting our collective imagination, triumphs, and missteps.
Read MoreBy Brittney Haldorsen ‘25
As the planet inches closer to irreversible climate catastrophe, many people are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for answers.
Read MoreBy Stella Dombrow ‘25
Every fall many Catlin Gabel School (CGS) seniors rush to submit an early decision (ED) application. While this has become a norm for CGS students, ED is unfeasible for many students across the US creating unfairness in college admissions.
Read MoreBy Charlie Nemecek ’25
Five minutes may not seem like much, but in the world of a high school student, it can mean the difference between a calm morning and a chaotic rush.
Read MoreBy Maddie Snyder ‘24
Imagine this. You’re in fourth grade, sitting in class the day after the 2016 election and the boy sitting next to you is wearing a red hat that reads “Make America Great Again”.
Read MoreBy Evan Zhang ‘26
As a kid, I loved everything about Christmas. I binge-watched movies like “The Polar Express” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on repeat, I blasted “Jingle Bell Rock” and other holiday bangers on the boombox, I created and consumed gingerbread houses, and I decorated trees every year from top to bottom in ornaments.
Read MoreBy Priya Klein ‘26
Every weekday morning, the number 20 bus rumbles down Barnes Road, carrying students on their way to class, before grinding to a screechy halt just outside of the Catlin Gabel School (CGS) entrance.
Read MoreBy Erin Chow ‘25
High school can be blissful or it sometimes can feel more like a daunting journey where one must navigate through tough honors courses all while balancing extracurriculars and a social life.
Read MoreBy Hadley Cress
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of democracy is “government by the people: rule of the majority.” When looking at the candidates for the 2024 election, democracy doesn’t seem to have a chance. There are two main presidential candidates this year: Kamala Harris representing the Democratic party and Donald Trump representing the Republican party.
Read MoreBy Isaiah Dada
I remember my freshman year of high school for a couple of things, memorable experiences with new people, taking classes based on interest, and feeling like I barely slept.
Read MoreBy Vishaka Priyan ‘26
Since I first became aware of the different political perspectives in our country, I've found myself aligning with more liberal ideology.
Read MoreBy Chip Downes Le Guin ‘25
Whether it is finishing a math test or getting back a paper, it feels nearly impossible to go a week without being asked the question “What grade did you get?”
Read MoreBy Erin Chow ‘25
Working with children was never something I thought I would learn so much from since it always seemed pretty straightforward. However, as I started immersing myself in the experience of mentorship with kids, I found the opportunity truly rewarding in teaching me life skills that I would carry with me for many years.
Read MoreBy Lewis Anderson ’24
To many students, the college application process may seem overwhelming, but the college counseling office did an amazing job helping me navigate it.
Read MoreBy Elise Kim ‘25
Ivy League. Under 10% acceptance rate. Elite. Highly selective. Upon hearing those words, ears perk up, eyebrows raise, eyes widen in awe.
Read MoreBy Harper Davis ‘24
It was our big moment. Standing on stage, recorder in hand, a miniature leaf blower sent wind through our hair as we performed a rendition of “I Want It That Way” by the Backstreet Boys in front of the whole school.
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