Don’t be a hypocrite
Mattea Carberry, Features Editor
June 8, 2020
There is no ignoring the mass call to justice for the black community that is being demanded across the world. I believe we may be on the cusp of real change, change which is long overdue. But, as many have expressed over social media, I fear that some people who have demonstrated solidarity with...
Just take it day by day
Sofia Papakos, Opinions Editor
May 13, 2020
To call the last few weeks overwhelming would be an underestimate. It’s evident from the myriad of disturbing TikToks I’ve scrolled past since quarantine that social distancing has gotten to the majority of us. I get it, I know it is not fun to be stuck in the house all day. During the “e...
COVID-19 response could prove effective in climate change fight
Nicholas Wilson, Staff Reporter
May 11, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, our world has seen millions of people make individual choices that help protect us all from the virus. Whether it means just staying home, building your own mask, or donating money to the healthcare professionals on the ground, this crisis has ...
The joys of social distancing
Mary Elizabeth Parks, Staff Reporter
May 8, 2020
A few days ago, I was texting with a friend and our conversation went something like this: Friend: I can’t stand this whole social distancing and quarantine thing for much longer Me: Haha ikr Friend: I’m going crazy Me: It’s okay it will be over soon Can you hear the nervo...
Why Retaining Gratitude is Crucial in a Crisis
Graham Ambrose, Features Editor
May 8, 2020
Right now, as all of us are stuck in our houses, we may want a lot more out of the world. But it’s unlikely that getting more material things will satisfy us. However, a key value that many of us overlook is contentment with all that we do have. “Contentment” and “gratitude” isn’t on a ...
Gen Z gets a bad rap when it comes to social distancing
Caroline Bewley, News Editor
April 28, 2020
It’s gray and chilly (because when is it not?) and I’m running down the sidewalk in a residential part of Wilmette. Twenty feet ahead of me, I see an elderly couple walking their dog. My mind immediately starts working out how best to separate myself from them. The way this block is designed, the...
The grey/blue/green schedule isn’t enough for students
Quentin Reeb, Features Editor
April 24, 2020
I remember dismissing my friends’ texts when the grey/blue/green schedule was announced as nothing to worry about. They said things like “I was doing perfectly fine managing my time in the first week of remote learning,” but “This is going to cause way more stress.” Scrolling through the complaint...
Wealth, social responsibility and global disasters
Michael Howie, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2020
As COVID-19 ravages across the United States, celebrities and Fortune-500 executives are beginning to contribute money from their own funds and from the funds of their companies towards vaccine research and relief efforts. It’s quite an uplifting thing to see. At a time like this, we need unity and so...
‘Tiger King’ docuseries a worthy distraction
Casey Bertocchi, Sports Editor
April 23, 2020
With COVID-19 dominating the world of news, it almost seems like nothing else is going on. However, a new Netflix show has made its way into the public eye: Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness, an eight- episode documentary series about the big cat rescue and breeding industry. The divergence from norma...
Brady’s move to Tampa will be boon for NFL
Brooks Herb, Sports Editor
April 23, 2020
There may not be a more recognizable figure in sports than quarterback Tom Brady, and after 20 years he is leaving the New England Patriots for Tampa Bay. Brady has won six championships and many fans think he is the greatest quarterback ever, going 219-66 over two decades in New England. ...
Facing a pandemic, a DIY dye job may be just the thing we need
Leah Schmidt, News Editor
April 23, 2020
Whether through the media, our friends, or even ourselves, we’ve all been witness to breakdowns. Despite the reason for the breakdown - a break-up, a failing grade, or a worldwide pandemic - there are always people who come out of it with pink hair, a tattoo, or a new cat. Often, pop culture po...
Graduation in a time of COVID
Emma Mansour, Opinions Editor
April 17, 2020
On April 9, Principal Denise Dubravec sent out an email concerning graduation. Specifically, what the school is planning on doing about it amidst the global pandemic. If you didn’t read it, it mentioned the option of having an online graduation ceremony rather than one in person if we can’...
