As we slowly approach one year of quarantine, I have reflected on how much daily life has changed, from Zoom school to wearing a mask on walks in my neighborhood. At the beginning of this, the quarantine allowed somewhat of a break, a short time period to ponder anything we wanted to.
Read MoreThe nation of Cuba has been a notoriously controversial nation for 70 years. As Americans, we often hear about Cuba in an extremely negative light. Given that Cuba is one of 6 nations with a communist government, American news and culture frequently reflect negatively on Cuba and its system of government.
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 MoreAt this point, the BMI has become a widely accepted and understood method for measuring fatness in a person and in a population, where a BMI of greater than 30 has become the threshold for obesity. However, not only is this fact misunderstood, it is even downright inaccurate in certain situations.
Read MoreWith the fashion industry accounting for 10% of global carbon emissions and 20% of waste water, creating a sustainable and “green” image has become important for fashion companies. Brands like H&M and Zara (including its parent company Inditex) promote their dedication to combating the impact that their products have on climate change, but is any progress being made?
Read MoreEveryday, we consume media. This media comes in many different forms such as movies, TV shows, music, images, and videos from social media platforms.
Read MoreThe way people who struggle with addiction are treated needs to change, and HBO’s “Euphoria” might just help push that change.
Read MoreChildren and grandchildren of those who experience trauma are more likely to be actively suicidal and have other major mental health concerns than children and grandchildren of people without that trauma, as noted by SAMHSA. These rippling effects can be clearly accounted for by all forms of trauma, which can be best defined as an emotional response to a terrible event, according to American Psychological Association.
Read MoreAfter organizing a video event intended to give people of color a chance to have their voices heard through art, as well as to bring awareness to the Black Lives Matter movement, Catlin Gabel School (CGS) sophomores Niah Sei and Annie Chang started the student club POC Voices Heard to give people of color a platform to have their opinions heard and appreciated.
Read MoreThe teenage years involve an avalanche of changes that our bodies go through, and for many, this includes an increase in acne and skin irritations. Insecurities stemming from skin issues are only intensified by social media and the consistent comparison– between their peers and the beauty standard of “perfect” skin– that teenagers have to deal with.
Read MoreMy dearest CGS Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community,
As I get ready to leave the Catlin Gabel School (CGS) bubble, I am thinking more about what it means to be Asian in America and realizing that, though most teens our age tend to roll their eyes at “community” or “diversity,” it makes a tremendous difference in a world where not everyone thinks like you and where being nice to each other is no longer a given.
Read MoreI’ve been coming to this campus nearly everyday for the past 15 years. Without a doubt, it’s become my second home. I am graduating this week and have been reflecting on my time here.
Read MoreAs a graduating senior, I am frequently finding myself reflecting on my three years here at Catlin Gabel School (CGS). I’m laughing at the memories I’ve treasured with the friends I made, and letting out (multiple) sighs of relief that I am, at long last, free from the harrowing processes of writing English essays. However, before I go, I wanted to address something I have noticed since my first year here.
Read MoreAfter reflecting on my own experience and interviewing students its clear that many students of color feel dismissed and labeled as "other" in a community that prides itself on inclusion. Stay tuned till the end for a reading of poem "Eggshells! Poster Child?”
Read MoreAt the Catlin Gabel School (CGS), the Jazz Band is offered multiple significant privileges which are not offered to the Rock Band.
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 MoreEven though this article is a critical reflection on what it means to me to be Filipino-American and how I’ve learned about my identity in and outside of the classroom, I am proud to be Filipino-American. As I leave this community, I hope my voice and heart can be heard and that other CGS students resonate with parts of this article.
Read MoreIt’s 9:56 a.m. as I roll out of my bed, into my chair, and search my email, Haiku, Google Docs, somewhere, for the Zoom link for the first class of the day. I can hear my dad in the room next in a meeting for work, the internet bandwidth not enough for both of us. This is the new normal. Breakout rooms, constant news notifications, writing prompts, 50 emails a day, wondering where my day went as it’s 9:30 p.m. and I should start my homework, and, eventually, sleep.
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