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On the cover of the digital program for Choreolab 2025 was a quote from a Hopi proverb: “To watch us dance is to hear our hearts speak.” For the performance, this proverb could not be more true. Choreolab 2025 was incredibly unique, allowing the voices of choreographers and dancers to shine, and it was clear that every single person was dedicated to making their choreographer’s vision come to life. Each dance had so much meaning and emotion, and this was evident from the mome

TikTok has been at the forefront of a nationwide debate, with some celebrating its potential ban and others protesting what they view as an attack on the freedom of expression. On the evening of January 18th, when the app went dark for 170 million American users, teens and adults alike were outraged. However, some viewed this ban as a positive change. Trevor’s own Juliet W. ‘26 had an opinion article published in the New York Times about why losing TikTok was a good change fo

The Ronald McDonald House is an organization that has been working for over half a century to raise money for pediatric care. By pairing with schools, community buildings, and other organizations, they work to raise money through all kinds of events. Together, they host food drives, races, gatherings, and much more, all hoping to raise money to help cure diseases impacting pediatric medical care. As well as hosting fundraisers, they also provide housing and a stable environme

Welcome back to the Climate Corner! In this edition, we will dive into the recent tragic fires in Los Angeles, some of California's most devastating forest fires. On January 9th at 2:30 pm, the first sight of the burning flames appeared on a trailhead near Victory Boulevard in the West Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. The fire quickly spread to 50 acres and ravaged the city for over a week. With great winds picking up and dry air, the fires are tearing through the famed cit

Gracie Abrams, 25, made her musical debut in 2019 with the release of her song “Mean It.” Since then, she has grown to have over ten million monthly listeners on Spotify and is opening for Taylor Swift’s 2nd North American leg of The Eras Tour. Since her first single, she has released two EPs, titled minor and This Is What It Feels Like , released a debut album, titled Good Riddance and gone on two sold-out solo tours. Good Riddance encapsulates her signature indie-pop,

For over 25 years, students and teachers have come together to celebrate MIOW Day (Multiple Identities, One World). Students in grades 8-12 participate in a series of studentrun workshops that explore a wide range of topics, from cultural traditions and social issues to diversity and the importance of inclusion. MIOW Day is an opportunity for students to step into leadership roles, facilitate workshops, and engage their peers in thoughtful discussions. These workshops, which

“You and I are the only thing that is real.” This is one of many meaningful quotes from Dustin Thao’s remarkable novel When Haru Was Here . The book starts when the main character, Eric, learns to live his life while coping with the loss of his best friend. Then, one day, Haru, a boy he met two years ago in Japan, walks into a coffee shop; Eric is shocked and excited to show him around. Only after their first encounter with people does Eric realize he is the only person who c

I’m Jewish, and I love Ye’s music. But I feel guiltier listening to the artist formerly known as Kanye West than I do eating a pork dumpling. Several weeks ago, Ye went on his latest rant on X, spewing outrage in every direction, from his denigration of late designer Virgil Abloh to his adulation of Diddy to his professed allegiance to Adolf Hitler. I’ve tried to tune him out, in order to keep tuning in to his songs. I’m 17, and Ye is a central figure in popular music - and t

As New York City rolls out its long-anticipated congestion pricing law, residents, commuters, and businesses are undergoing a new wave of change in one of the most bustling cities in the world. Congestion pricing will impose a toll on drivers who enter Manhattan below 60th street, with the goal of reducing traffic, air quality, and funding public transportation improvements. Congestion prices change based on the time of day, with the hopes of persuading locals to utilize pub

On January 27th, 2025, a fire started at around 12:30 pm at East 91st St. It was a 3alarm fire that generated distress to buildings surrounding it, spreading alarmingly fast and causing immense traffic surrounding the area. Areas around the fire were flooded with the scent of smoke, including our school. However, by the time we got out of school, the smell wasn’t very strong anymore. Reports say that about 20 apartments were affected by the fire out of the 125 in the building

How To Survive Your Murder by Danielle Valentine is a novel that reads exactly like the transcript of an engaging horror movie. After going to a party hosted by one of the most popular kids in school, the main character Alice and her sister Claire lose each other in the crowds. In an attempt to find her sister, Alice goes looking through a corn maze. There she finds four things: a bloody chainsaw on the ground, the host of the party missing an arm, a janitor that was stabbed

Ever since 2017 when Role Model (real name Tucker Pillsbury) entered the music scene, his fans have been entertained and enraptured by the catchy, meaningful lyrics and playful synth beats of his music. He captured even more of the media's attention in 2022 with his debut album, Rx , where his lead single “forever&more” surpassed fifty million streams on Spotify. After the release of his debut album and two different promotional tours, he went radio silent on social media for