SAT Optional: A Savior Chance or a Torturous Confession
SAT optional! Is this an opportunity or a confession? Are Sat’s really that important? Are they an accurate measure of my intelligence? It sure seems so as colleges like Penn State or the University of Pittsburgh normally require a great…
Children and the Downfall of Civilization
I recently went on the school sponsored Disney trip, an experience I will absolutely never forget and I mean that in the worst possible way. You may be thinking about how ungrateful I must be and how I should’ve soaked…
The Best in Women’s Sports
I can beat Serena Williams! I can beat Gabby Douglass! I can beat Simone Biles! I can beat Ronda Rousey! I can beat Katie Ledecky! I can beat all the women greats, at every sport, and at every level! Why…
I Am Better Than All of You (NOT CLICKBAIT)
It’s hard being me – I won’t sugarcoat it. In a world full of mid people, I stand out – and I attract a lot of haters. Don’t worry, I get it. Between my infectious smile, perfect sense of humor, and intelligence…
The Battle for American Consciousness
Voting! The critical foundation, the most important right defining a democracy, the most important right defining our democracy is under attack! Texas, Georgia and many other states have decided to put new restrictions and new burdens and new impositions and…
Biden’s First SOYU: Then and Now
The Biden administration, now more than a year into his Presidency, had promised civil equality, better economic and working conditions for Americans, and a general sense of normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic that shut down the world. In his first…
Elizabeth Holmes: The Original “Girlboss”
From Joan of Arc to Reese Witherspoon, women have been transforming the world for centuries. But there is one woman in particular that deserves just as much recognition as anyone else. A woman who doesn’t stop until she reaches her…
The Lack of Diversity in AP/Honors Classes
When taking a look at the racial demographics of high schools in the United States, there is a clear disproportionality of who is enrolled in these rigorous courses. As stated by The Education Trust, Black high schoolers make up 15%…
Forgotten Women of History
Every year, we celebrate Women’s History Month to honor the accomplishments of women, from everyday individuals to those who have changed the world. Every year, however, the question arises on why we need a month to highlight these achievements, especially…
Free Us From Our Muzzles
Immature. Inappropriate. Ill-informed. All words I would use to describe Upper Merion’s culture surrounding masks. Take a look around or rather, just take a look in the mirror. Ask yourself the following questions: Is my mask above or under my…