Shakespeare Is So Last Season

Bella Simonte (’23) advocates for an updated approach to literature study in English classes. “Inaccessible language and misogynistic views are so last season. Teaching kids how to be contributing members of society is the new hot trend.”

Academic Validation: The Issues with a Single Measure of Intelligence

Olivia Palmbos (’23) writes a timely piece on academic validation. “Academic validation, stemming from a need to feel validated in one’s intelligence based on academic success, is a surprisingly normalized occurrence in our society that can warp into a toxic mindset under the wrong pretense.”

The Sexism Hidden Within Common Tradition: What would you do?

Lily Carlson (’23) examines the sexism embedded in some of our traditions. “On one hand, it is important to fight these systematically rooted problems by creating change. But on the other hand, these are long-lasting traditions that are a part of the ‘perfect’ wedding ideal.”

Procrastinating, Passion and Inspiration

Gia Falcicchio-Wall (’24) writes about the intersections between procrastination and passion. “Writing is a place where I feel I lay right in between the mindsets of procrastination and passion. It can take me a very long time to get started on a writing project, but once I’ve started the words will just spill out of my brain, into my fingers, which then type, type and type some more.”

Reflecting on Set Standards in English Classes

Dylan Schueler (’23) advocates for a different approach to grading in the English classroom. “…it’s more important to grade students based on where they started on the scale compared to where they ended. Growth mindset isn’t just about opening yourself up to new ideas, but it’s also about growth of the mind over a period of time.”