“Pssst. What did you get?” “Oh my god, you’re so smart.” “You didn’t study and only got one wrong? How?” As soon as a teacher passes back any test, quiz, or assignment, a similar...

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...

“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....

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,...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...