In the 21st century, educational inequality has evolved with the pervasive influence of technology, ultimately giving rise to the digital divide. The integration of digital tools—such as laptops—has become a …
Passion Projects
An outlet for the senior staff writers to focus on a topic about which they are passionate. While all of our staff writers are developing their unique voice, our seniors are given the opportunity to explore a chosen topic and approach it in a variety of ways through the work they produce over the course of the year.
The Economic Frontier
With an open frontier came a vast amount of land to be inhabited, all with different opportunities and resources to capitalize on. Very different from most of the land that …
History Through Cuisine: How Food Has Changed the World
Human existence has been studied through countless lenses since its inception. Philosophers wondering about cognition, about morality. Generals scheming to overtake a city, a nation, to establish an empire that …
New Day, New Hair
I was always one of the first kids to get dropped off at school. I hated it, but it allowed me to watch the rest of the kids as they …
Architecture of our Surroundings: Historic District
The distinctive essence of Old Town Orange and its unique architectural heritage are often overlooked by many. Spanning the period from 1874 to 1940, the architectural tapestry of the area …
The Fall
I can never decide if I love or hate people. how can I hate something that can bring so much joy and contentment? how can I love something that can …
Dragostea lui Bunu
Greeting you is the sharp, savory smell of retirement Lined with green-ribbed carpet and yellowed fluorescents. The elevator ride is gentle, But not nearly as enticing as the stairs. You …
If the Shoe Fits
Shoes. Most days, we struggle to get them on as we’re rushing to get out the door, and afterwards, don’t think about them. Psychologically, this is known as habituation—the more …
Footsteps
The child of an immigrant is not stationary They are kinetic Stepping in the footsteps of their parents Pressing the imprints into the dirt Marking their past as one that …
Lunar New Year Culinary Traditions
On February 10, 2024, cultures around the world will ring in a new year and mark the arrival of spring with the Lunar New Year. This holiday is significant to …