Kaya Long
5 Books Recommendations for 2023
Whether you are a literature fanatic or not, it is safe to say that nearly everyone has the goal of reading more books in the new year....
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Rebecca Tang
- Oct 17, 2022
- 3 min
Amnesty International Club Celebrates Banned Books Week
Content warning: this article contains non-graphic content about violence, homophobia, and human rights abuses. Parker School's Amnesty...
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Ava Harris
- Sep 26, 2022
- 3 min
The Harm Behind the Trend: Microtrends
While I don’t speak for everyone, I can confidently say that many of those reading this article right now have shopped online at least...
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Coach Polhemus
- Sep 12, 2022
- 1 min
Native Bird of the Month 9/2022 - 'Io
The Hawaiian Hawk, (Buteo solitarus, or 'io), is the only hawk species native to Hawaii. These birds are currently only present on the...
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Noelani Mitchell
- May 16, 2022
- 5 min
Carpe Diem: Why Dead Poet’s Society is the most important coming of age movie ever
It’s the end of 2018, October of freshmen year to be exact, and I’ve just sat down to enjoy dinner with my dad. Perusing iTunes for...
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Genevieve Savage
- May 16, 2022
- 2 min
In Defense of Pt. 4: “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City”
Most people tend to wave off reality shows like “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” “The Bachelor,” and “Dance Moms” for their...
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Everett Gordon
- May 2, 2022
- 2 min
Creative Writing Excerpts from Punalu'u (An Interim)
When the rain stopped, the stories started. Stretching legs, opening hearts, everything awaited our arrival with a keen calmness. The...
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Noah Nikolai
- May 2, 2022
- 5 min
In Defense Of Pt. 3 : Watching the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Whether or not you are a soccer fan, it is probably safe to assume that you have heard of the World Cup. As the most popular tournament...
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Noelani Mitchell
- Apr 11, 2022
- 4 min
In Defense of Pt. 2: Writing Bad, Emo, Sappy Poetry
Recently I've come full circle in what I’d like to acknowledge as one of the most influential steps in my maturity so far. I would bet...
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Ava Taylor
- Apr 11, 2022
- 2 min
The Tragic Passing of Drummer Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters
On March 25th, 2022, beloved Alanis Morisette and Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins died. He was arguably one of the most talented...
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Isabella Russo
- Apr 11, 2022
- 2 min
Highlighting the Much Deserved Wins of the 2022 Oscars
The 2022 Oscars left everyone in shock when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock across the face. However, as shocking as it was, it...
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Lucas Koranda
- Mar 21, 2022
- 6 min
In Defense Of Pt. 1: Stranger Things
Nowadays, it seems like everyone has an intrinsic obsession, guilty pleasure, or infatuation. Whether it’s a celebrity crush, fondness...
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Violet Freeney
- Mar 21, 2022
- 3 min
The Absolutely True Influence of Banning Books in Schools
For centuries books have been a powerful tool in communication, education, and politics, and as a result the banning of books has also...
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Lucas Koranda
- Feb 28, 2022
- 4 min
February is Black History Month: Is a Month Enough?
February is Black History Month, which honors generations of African Americans who endured, overcame, and continue to overcome adversity...
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Kaya Long
- Feb 14, 2022
- 2 min
Creating Student Comics Inspired by Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis
Deceptively, graphic novels are much more complicated to make than they might look. This is what many sophomores in World Literature...
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Isabella Russo
- Jan 17, 2022
- 4 min
SUSTAINABLE FASHION - MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOU THINK
“The reality is that there is no such thing as sustainable fashion; everything a company produces and every purchasing decision a...
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Mika Groode
- Dec 13, 2021
- 2 min
Celebrating Hanukkah this Year
Hanukkah is an important tradition to the Jewish people because it celebrates their longevity and resilience. In Western culture, some...
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Isabella Russo
- Dec 13, 2021
- 1 min
Gift Series Pt. 2: Last Minute DIY Gift Ideas
While buying a gift for the people in your life is always a sweet gesture, if you really want to touch some hearts this holiday I suggest...
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Isabella Russo
- Nov 29, 2021
- 4 min
Gift Series Pt 1: Buying Gifts For Those Specific People
With the holidays just around the corner, it can be difficult to shop for the people in your life. So, I made a list of some specific...
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Kaya Long
- Nov 29, 2021
- 7 min
15 “Best Books” People Have Ever Read
As the cold months approach, book recommendations are a must have and if you ask them, nearly everyone has a favorite. From dystopia to...
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