The college admissions process for the class of 2022 has been monumental in several ways. Many of the decision letters I received - whether they were acceptances, waitlist offers, or rejections - contained a sentence about the record-breaking number of applications they had received this year.
Read MoreIn a post-COVID world, American customers grapple with choosing between maintaining the meaning of tips or providing an adequate wage to service workers.
Read MoreOn September 20, 2020, New York City’s Metronome digital art installation was reprogrammed to display a countdown of the time left to dramatically cut down carbon emissions before the effects become irreversible.
Read MoreIn light of the pandemic and advances in technology, social media has become a driving force for activism, particularly for young people. Social media activism offers many benefits - information is condensed into a way that is accessible to a large number of people,and easily shareable. However, with its ease, one can often be swept away by pastel-colored information, and issues can become oversimplified or misrepresented. In this article, I asked two CGS alums, one Jewish, one Palestinian, about social media activism in light of the recent eve
Read MoreThis year, Catlin Gabel School (CGS) Upper School students have attended a few virtual assemblies run by CGS’ Anti-Racist Collective (ARC). At 10:40 a.m. on a Wednesday, they open their laptops, and log onto a meeting. Some turn off their screens. A few minutes later, the assembly commences. The student leaders introduce themselves, the topic, and the panelists, who will later share their stories to the student body.
Read MoreThe way people who struggle with addiction are treated needs to change, and HBO’s “Euphoria” might just help push that change.
Read MoreWhen YouTuber Twiggy Vittoria bought lingerie from online retailer AdoreMe, her first experience was positive. She placed an order, received a confirmation email, and received it in the promised time window.
Read MoreWith the ability to register to vote through social media, and voting apps that allow Americans to see the voting history of their friends and encourage them to vote, this year's presidential election has taken a modern approach.
Read MoreWhat makes the most beautiful person you know beautiful? (Be honest here: I won’t judge you if you don’t say your mom). Is it their small, perfect nose? Is it their long, straight hair? Large eyes? Fair skin?
Read MoreChina-based app TikTok has been under national security review concerning Chinese intelligence abroad. Security experts say that the app could be storing data on millions of American citizens.
Read MoreTwice a year at Catlin Gabel School [CGS], students receive narrative reports with an overview of their progress in each class. At the end of each overview, students can find the grade achieved in the course. Instead of a traditional letter grade, CGS utilizes alternative grading methods, opting for verbal equivalents.
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