A month and a half ago, I compiled all my goals and hopes for my senior summer into a Google Doc. I had a complex, detailed “to-do” section with parts corresponding to my summer classes, internships, and, inevitably, my college applications.  While I made a distinct effort to complete...

The first time I picked up a lacrosse stick was spring of my junior year—yes, extremely late to be learning a brand new sport. A teammate showed me how to cradle the ball, and I couldn’t keep the ball in the net for more than a few steps before...

This week I challenged myself to delve into the complex and detailed debate over youth gender medicine and sex-altering procedures. During my daily 45 minutes on the Stairmaster, I spent my time listening and reading about the history and cultural context of adolescent transgender individuals and their journeys. In...

As one of the most celebrated up-and-coming podcasts for teenagers this year, Alex Cooper’s podcast, Call Her Daddy, has garnered an abundance of support since its opening in 2018.  Call Her Daddy, hosted by Cooper, became popular for its down-to earth chats with celebrities and significant female figures. From delving...

The prevalence of eating disorders has increased significantly in recent years, particularly among adolescents. From anorexia to bulimia, hospital visits for minors with eating disorders has more than doubled between 2018 and 2022.  In particular, anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder and mental health condition, has proven especially deadly, with...

The concept of presidential term limits in the United States emerged from a long-standing commitment to democratic principles and a fear of authoritarian rule. George Washington, the nation’s first president, voluntarily stepped down after two terms in office in 1796, setting a powerful precedent. His decision was not mandated...

For years, aging was viewed as a gradual, linear process, but emerging research challenges this notion. Scientists are now finding evidence that aging may occur in distinct bursts rather than at a steady pace. By examining molecular markers in blood samples and animal models, researchers have identified specific stages...

We are witnessing an unprecedented era of human migration, with millions moving across continents for security, economic opportunity, and a better life. According to the International Organization for Migration, over 281 million people live outside their birth countries, comprising 3.6% of the global population. Refugee numbers have surged, with...

There has been a scary trend in our country for the past 14 years. Since 2009, the rate of pedestrian deaths have increased dramatically. Most of these deaths are occuring between the sunset and sunrise. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety attributes this mostly due to the effect of...

The debate over whether listening to audiobooks counts as reading divides the literary world, with strong arguments on both sides. Many audiobook fans argue that listening engages cognitive processes like traditional reading, allowing individuals to absorb stories during daily tasks like driving or cooking. Advocates often cite linguistic studies...