In Raven Leilani’s novel ‘Luster,’ she paints a gritty picture of New York City, young womanhood, and how race, class, and gender intersect in one woman’s experience. This book was emotionally challenging and hard to unpack, but I felt the story was refreshing and uniquely narrated.
Read MoreCatlin Gabel School (CGS) prides itself on being a progressive school community. It was a wake-up call, then, when a racial slur was carved into an Upper School bathroom wall. Whether it was an isolated act of aggression or an example of systemic hate, the event revealed the ugly truth of racism at CGS, and more broadly, the history of racism and exclusion at private schools.
Read More“After I graduated college, I had no idea what I was doing, so I went back to Menlo Park and lived with my parents again, which was okay, not great. I think I was still figuring out what I was supposed to do with an English degree,” Derek King, the beloved Catlin Gabel School (CGS) Upper School library assistant, shared with me when we sat down together.
Read MoreSocial media has allowed the uber-wealthy to become much more prominent figures in today’s world. Not only do they control our economic and political spheres through their money and influence, they are now also becoming idols. This only exacerbates our instinct to place a large emphasis on wealth and continue the cycle of inequity in present-day America. In order to mend the gaping disparities between the rich and the poor, the power of billionaires in modern society must be dismantled.
Read More“Death is fun,” Spanish teacher Enrique, said light-heartedly as he introduced his favorite fall read, referring to how Halloween is a unique time of year when grim subjects such as death are celebrated. If you agree and are looking for something spooky, or just at times dark, to read this Halloween season, here is a list complete with recommendations from Catlin Gabel School (CGS) faculty and myself!
Read MoreKanye West’s album drops are often an ordeal, and this was especially true for his long-awaited 10th studio album, “Donda” which had a delayed and controversial release. However, the album did not live up to the hype for two Catlin Gabel School (CGS) seniors.
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