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Freaks & Geeks: The concert experience

by Juhi Gupta May 16, 2013

To me, there is nothing more exhilarating than standing in the midst of an adrenalized crowd, and listening to your idols breathe perfection into amps less than five feet away. The other fans around you...

Freaks & Geeks: “Oklahoma, OK!”

by Juhi Gupta, Video & Photo Editor April 25, 2013

To complete the Certificate requirement of teching a production (and to delve deeper into the mystical and arcane world of theater), I signed up to be on stage crew for this year’s spring musical “Oklahoma!”...

Treading through a new pool of friends

Treading through a new pool of friends

by Ayushi Gautam April 22, 2013

“Let’s go eat lunch over there!” my friend, Kate*, said while pointing to the place my former best friends were sitting. As usual, I blindly followed her until I clearly saw where we were going....

Powder-Puff fumbles equality

Powder-Puff fumbles equality

by Elizabeth Edwards April 19, 2013

I am a cheerleader. I cheer for the football team at every game. But on Wednesday of next week, I won’t be. The boys will cheer, and the girls will play football. Powder-Puff football is a school tradition,...

Growing down: Learning from the young

Growing down: Learning from the young

by Anokhi Saklecha April 16, 2013

“No! You have to carry the one over to the tens column! How many times do I have to tell you this?” I remember teaching my younger brother how to add two-digit numbers together like it was just...

Opinion: Community vs. College Admissions

Opinion: Community vs. College Admissions

by Meena Chetty April 15, 2013

Amidst the sea of college sweatshirts on campus, it’s easy to drown in the admission hype. Listening to seniors discuss their options after receiving acceptance letters, I learn about one impressive...

Opinion: Protect your dreams

Opinion: Protect your dreams

by Mercedes Chien April 13, 2013

As I was walking to class on Friday, I heard a variety of shocking, but not uncommon comments. “I’m running on three hours of sleep. Don’t talk to me!” one sophomore exclaimed to her friend...

The rainbow flag or ribon is a symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride or support. The colors reflect the diversity of the LGBT community and is used worldwide as a symbol of gay pride in rights marches.

Opinion: Say “yes” to gay marriage

by Kaity Gee April 4, 2013

Imagine it is your wedding day. Your bride begins to walk down the aisle, friends and family beaming at the two of you. You lift up her veil and the minister begins to speak, “I’m sorry, but you two...

Journalism students from across the country gather on the steps of Columbia University's Low Library in Manhattan. Attended by six Upper School delegates, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association's 2013 Spring Convention was held from March 20 to 22.

Freaks & Geeks: Times New Roman in Times Square

by Juhi Gupta, Video & Photo Editor April 1, 2013

Somewhere between running lost through a wet and torrential Times Square and devouring the best cheesecake in the golden glow of hotel lights, I fell in love. Six students from our journalism program...

Emmy-award winner Ruchira Gupta sits with famous American journalist, feminist, and activist Gloria Steinem with the Kolkata branch of her organization, Aapne Aap women worldwide.

The most inspirational 55 words

by Sindhu Ravuri March 31, 2013

“The Mafia threaten[s] me. My staff member was stabbed and arrested on false charges last year because the corrupt members of the police were actually in a collusion with the sex traffickers. I just...

Senior Erik Andersen enthralls audiences with his intricately difficult juggling performance. Throughout his entire act, nobody could take their eyes off him.

HOSCARS: Facing your inner fears

by Maya Jeyendran March 28, 2013

Leaning on the wall with a camera pressed against my eye, I stared at the performers of HOSCARS, absolutely mesmerized. A twinge of regret found its way into the pit of my stomach: I could be performing...

Going en pointe is a major life event to any dancer- in a way, it's like stepping closer towards becoming the dream you dreamed a long time ago, towards becoming a sylph in La Sylphide, a swan, or a fairy. It's a step towards becoming something greater than human.

Opinion: Bourréeing to perfection

by Kaity Gee March 28, 2013

“Are you ready?” my friend asks in the wings, as the curtain opens for our final dance. “No, I’m not,” I say as I run onstage following the lead girl. The recording of a string orchestra’s...

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