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The Modern Beatniks: De-Influencing Amidst Over-consumption

Emma Clare Barrasso, Founder & Editor-In-Chief February 2, 2025

In a post-World War Two societal frenzy of conventionalism, highlighted visually by voluptuous skirts and lettermen jackets, lay a subculture favoring a melancholic color palette, underground bars, and...

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Finding Your Flock: How Friendships Shape Your Growth

Rohan Tamhankar, Journalist February 2, 2025

One notable drawback to online school is that socialization, which is essential for social-emotional development, is far rarer. Thankfully, LSS has been able to address this by creating a lively online...

EXAMS (AND EVERYTHING ELSE) UNDER FIRE: EXPERIENCING THE WILDFIRES

EXAMS (AND EVERYTHING ELSE) UNDER FIRE: EXPERIENCING THE WILDFIRES

Guido Pedretti, Managing Editor of Entertainment January 19, 2025

I was into Irish folktales when the lights went out. One instant, my parents were conversing under the light of the electric chandelier, which bathed the round wooden table in a soft and warm glow, even...

A CAVE ACROSS TIME ITSELF: THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS

A CAVE ACROSS TIME ITSELF: THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS

Guido Pedretti, Managing Editor of Entertainment December 16, 2024

The sun was likely hitting the ground with the force of a hammer that dawn, pouring its light into the desert. Probably, there were pearls of sweat in Muhammed edh-Dhib and his companions Jum’a Muhammed...

From Overwhelmed to Organized

From Overwhelmed to Organized

Rohan Tamhankar, Journalist December 1, 2024

Balancing academics with other activities while remaining focused and productive in each endeavor can be a challenge, but many students have found effective strategies to answer this challenge. From competitive...

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Iceland: An Adventure of a Lifetime

Benjamin Frost, Managing Editor of Travel November 10, 2024

Imagine yourself deep in the wilderness, the crunch of cold snow under your feet. You gaze up to the sky, expecting to see only a few stars lighting up the vast fields of fresh snow. The universe, however,...

WOE IN THE FULL MOON: A WORLD OF WEREWOLVES

WOE IN THE FULL MOON: A WORLD OF WEREWOLVES

Guido Pedretti, Managing Editor of Entertainment November 10, 2024

I had to rush. Exactly this morning, I realized that I had to assemble a whole PowerPoint presentation in a few days and I still was not ready.  At the French club, we study various topics related to...

Earth Chronicles November Issue: Animal Hibernation

Earth Chronicles November Issue: Animal Hibernation

The Environmental Club November 10, 2024

Growing up, we heard stories of a mother bear and her cub hibernating within their caves during the winter months, then rising as spring came to greet the foliage and nourishment. Indeed, hibernation is...

Joining forces with more than 800 people, “I participated in cleaning up a beach in Tamsui, a tourist location in New Taipei”, says Kaylin. The event was hosted by Pegatron Corporation, a Taiwanese electronic company.

Environmental Activist of the Month: Kaylin Chan

The Environmental Club November 9, 2024

Would you like to be showcased as the December Environmental Activist? Find details and submission here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmRLBlYBrgvzVjVCBEJhgzZBjIlgFm-GnUpy2bEXs70WEQMQ/viewform?usp=sf_link  

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The Great Bear Chase and Autumn Foliage

Siobhan Qualtire, Managing Editor of Nature & Environment October 27, 2024

At the first snow, before the deep roots strained for the earth’s warmth, and before the hills deepened and sighed as their lashes became coated in dew, three young men—the bravest of the land—set...

Adjusting Period

Adjusting Period

Siya Shetty, Journalist October 27, 2024

Change. It is a small six letter word but somehow makes a huge impact. Change comes in many forms. Whether it is changing the type of laundry detergent you use for better and cleaner results, or if it...

Inspired - Travels for Creative Students

Inspired – Travels for Creative Students

Isabella Marler October 27, 2024

Inspired  Travels for Creative Students   Written by Isabella E. Marler Dear Reader, Whether you are a poet, photographer, musician, painter, author, dancer, songwriter, actor, or content...

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