Author: Writing Staff
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What Does the Kendrick v Drake Rap Battle Mean for Hip Hop as a Genre? Amelia Sammons ’24
Ever since their collaboration in 2012 on Kendrick’s “Good Kid M.A.A.D. City” album, Drake and Kendrick Lamar have had a mutual dislike for each other. This long lasting feud reached the public this past November with the release of “First Person Shooter” by J. Cole and Drake, where each of them mentioned “the big three”…
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Activities When New York Is In Full Bloom by Emilia Sawicka ’25
New York’s spring essence has begun to sneak in through the cherry blossom trees and flowers blooming through the cracks in the streets. Thousands of college students and adults return or visit for spring break to experience the long-awaited burst of energy. As the weather becomes warmer it not only melts the ice but thaws…
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Bird Migration in NYC by John Dean ’26
New York City is famous for its busy streets, towering skyscrapers, and delicious food, rendering it one of the most iconic cities in the world. But there is one thing it’s not famous for — natural beauty. Except for the occasional rat or pigeon, New York has grown a reputation as a concrete jungle that…
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Francis Scott Key Bridge and What It Reveals About US Infrastructure by Molly Castle ’25
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26, seemed sudden and unbelievable. What is astonishing, however, is that experts have been warning for years that the bridge was not structurally sound and likely to collapse from a direct collision with a ship. As early as 1980, engineers warned that…
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Tumblr Girls by Arianna Lamela ’26
As the glass of “history always repeats itself” tips over, and spreads into culture; from Tumblr blogs, the 90s-inspired soft grunge, and the romanticization of daily life through overly saturated photographs; the year 2014 is making a return. Similar to a past article “What are you wearing?” I discussed the heavy influence of fashion trends…
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Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse: What it is and How to Watch it Safely by Mae O’Reilly ’26
On April 8th, a total solar eclipse will cross over New York in its path across 11 states in the U.S., causing an uproar of scientists and people interested in astronomy to begin flooding the Northeast. This once in a lifetime opportunity is being utilized by NASA for experiments on the effects of solar radiation,…
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Alexei Navalny– the Legacy of a Movement by Molly Castle ’25
During his long and tumultuous political career, Alexei Navalny almost single handedly led the Russian opposition movement. He became a popular symbol of anti-Putin resistance, in a nation where free speech is incredibly limited. Throughout his career, he was dedicated to advocating for and improving the lives of the working classes of Russia. Navalny was…
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Brain Rot: What Is It and How Do We Stay Away? by Emilia Sawicka ’25
Brain Rot is a real phenomenon of mental bewilderment that occurs from excessive screen use. Although it is not a medical condition, it has real effects on mental health, such as additional stress, anxiety, and depressive episodes. People begin to compare themselves to the snippets of someone’s life that are judged to be their reality;…
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Megan and Nicki Drama Explained by John Dean ’26
Drama between celebrities is nothing new. It seems like every day they find something to fight about, and before you know it there’s a full-on war that has people taking sides while the two millionaires settle their differences. That’s exactly what happened this January, with rappers Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj. After the release…