People strolling in and out of bars, to and from classes, commuting to work. These everyday activities have stopped here in the U.S. due to the coronavirus, but they haven't stopped in one European country. Sweden. As opposed to many countries in the world, Sweden tackled the coronavirus in a much different manner, refraining from instating a lockdown or even closing down schools and bars.
Read MoreBy the time this article is published, we will have spent 52 days in quarantine: 52 days since we have seen each other, been to class, or hung out outside with each other in person. This is an unprecedented time in history, and we’re all just trying to make it through. At the same time, many of us are itching to return to the way of life before COVID-19.
Read MoreI have found myself having many conversations,with people both within and beyond the Catlin Gabel School (CGS) community, about fears surrounding climate change. They are concerned about the state of our planet, and eager to ease their anxieties by discussing solutions. I embrace these conversations, if not for the selfish desire of easing my own existential angst, but since taking the Climate Change Palma Seminar, which began with a crash course in climate science, I have come to realize that the cold hard facts of climate change are not always clearly grasped.
Read MorePeople are spreading the word about the safest things to do to prevent coronavirus. Schools, businesses, and other large group gatherings are being shut down to prevent the spread of the virus. At the same time, there is information about preventive measures being shared on social media platforms, such as Facebook. Some of these suggestions, however, are not effective in stopping the spread of coronavirus.
Read MoreThis last Saturday, March 14, 2020, was Pi Day. The name “Pi Day” comes from the fact that the first three digits of pi (3.14) happen to align with the date 3/14/20. This date also coincidentally aligns with the birthday of famous theoretical physicist Albert Einstein and the death of Stephen Hawking. Pi –– the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter –– is one of the most commonly known mathematical constants. This constant can be found in everything around us, ranging from the way rivers bend to allowing us to send things to the moon.
Read MoreFreedom of speech is something hotly debated and contested in today’s socialsphere. However, not many people have talked about how school administrations limit freedom of speech for their students.
Read MorePart of being a politician is running for election, and most politicians will tell you that this is their least favorite part of the job. For Ted Wheeler, however, it has seemed at times that his least favorite part of the job is the job itself.
Read MoreIn a typical week, Stephen Gomez rides past the red steel gridirons of the Broadway Bridge 16 times, pedalling back and forth over the bridge’s multi-use path. Gomez, an avid bike rider of 20 years, enjoys the freedom of travelling on two wheels, and the countless health benefits that come with it.
Read MoreThe leaders of EAT, senior Amy Wang, sophomore Megan Cover, and senior Will Leonard, have challenged students to be aware of their recycling habits and plastic use and encouraged them to reduce their carbon footprint through carpooling.
Read MoreWith nationwide concerns about health damage and even deaths stemming from vaping and e-cigarettes, California, Massachusetts, Michigan and New York have taken action.
Read MoreFires in the Amazon rainforest have become a common occurrence and over the summer, many public figures took to social media to show their concern over what this could mean for the planet.
Read MoreAs Grab n’ Go is dying down at the end of the day, Hen Troung is wrapping up his final remarks to Catlin Speak. He’s been the leader of food service in the Barn for 13 years: a whole generation of CGS lifers have known Hen’s legacy of banh mi sandwiches, a streamlined Grab n’ Go, and a dedication to locally sourced vegetables in the Barn.
As Grab n’ Go is dying down at the end of the day, Hen Troung is wrapping up his final remarks to Catlin Speak. He’s been the leader of food service in the Barn for 13 years: a whole generation of CGS lifers have known Hen’s legacy of banh mi sandwiches, a streamlined Grab n’ Go, and a dedication to locally sourced vegetables in the Barn.
