I shuffle in my seat, waiting impatiently for the sound of that last bell to signal the end of the school day. When the bell finally rings, I rush out of class, eager to socialize with friends. My excitement...

With still three weeks to come, the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games have definitely had their share of controversy, from fears of insufficient levels of snow, to two deadly bombing bombings in a neighboring...

My mother would share her stories about studying in a Catholic school as a young girl, always mentioning how close she became to her religious leaders and how much she valued their spiritual guidance....

As I watched the charade over the government shutdown unfold, it reminded me of the old Tom and Jerry cartoons. The cat and mouse would chase and torment one another, always trying to get the better of...

The girl’s bathroom door flies open with a bang. I glare at my friend, wondering what she could have possibly been doing in the bathroom for fifteen minutes. “I have a good reason! I was enhancing...

The Internet is an unrelenting vortex that sucks the intelligence out of simple-minded teenagers, stripping them of their security and stealing their naiveté. Or so the stereotype goes. I’ve always...

Every time I open the pages of my local newspaper, I make a certain promise to myself: do not read the advice column. I even fold back the page to make sure I don’t see it. Occasionally, though, I catch...

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Mention “feminism” in a conversation, and you’ll either stir up controversy or at the minimum create a tangible discomfort in the air. Feminism is the latest f-word to add to our list of conversational...

As finals’ week progresses for Upper School students, the stress level continues to grow. Here are some ways you can reduce stress. 1. Make a List: Making to-do lists can greatly relieve stress when...