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Upon turning sixteen in the state of New York, teenagers wait in lines at the Department of Motor Vehicles to take their permit test, hoping to acquire an object that puts them one step closer to being an adult: their permit. Learning to drive is a rite of passage for most teenagers. In some movies
It is not uncommon to see a green plaid skirt strolling the streets of the Upper East Side in search of a good mid-morning study break snack. At the corner of 75th and Madison, your taste buds are tingling. The choices are unlimited for snacks and drinks. Here are just a few places where Hewitt
While many private schools around the city seem to have demeaning nicknames made up by other students, Hewitt’s reputation of being called “Hoeitt” seems to be the most prevalent when referring to our school. The definition for “Hoeitt” on Urban Dictionary is “the nickname of the private all-girls school, Hewitt, on Manhattan’s Upper East Side
On the Upper East Side, you often see a stereotypical, coveted look, and an ostentatious lifestyle. Students pass by expensive stores and restaurants that are unaffordable for most Americans. The Upper East Side markets to the wealthy which promulgates the concept of “Gossip Girl” life. The Gossip Girl Effect is the idea that all girls
Ever wonder where our tuition dollars go? Not surprisingly, most students are unaware of this information. Needless to say, the school’s budget is not a hot topic, but it should be. Proving this point, Alexandra M ‘18 said, “I’m honestly not really sure where the bulk of our tuition goes. I would assume that as
Are you a foodie? Do you enjoy cooking and baking? If you love eating, baking, and preparing home-cooked meals, these recipes are definitely for you. Here are some quick and delicious recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Banana pancakes for a tasty breakfast Recipe: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon white sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder
Do you remember drawing Xs on your bug bites as a little kid because someone told you it would stop the itching? Do you remember this bizarre ritual actually working? If so, you have had first hand experience with the placebo effect. The Xs you drew on your bug bites had no medicinal effect, but
In light of the recent International Women’s Day, many Hewitt students had their artwork displayed in the Feminist Stance gallery at the Vinegar Factory, organized by the Curatorial Studies class. Various mediums of artwork were on display in the gallery, all exploring and representing their own interpretation of feminism. The exhibition included works from the
February 1st begins the annual celebration of Black History Month, which has been recognized as a national holiday since 1926. To celebrate the month, posters of significant black figures were hung around the school, quietly reminding students of the impact such people have made in society. But Alonnie J. ’17 and Sthefany S. ’17 seized the
As teenagers reach the latter half of their high-school career, there is often a pressure to pursue summer programs, pre-college courses, and service work to improve and add interest to college applications. Summer programs come with lots of opportunities, allowing students to focus in on an academic and further their intellectual exploration. At these programs,
A few months ago, Hewitt athletes were excited to be a part of the winter conditioning, basketball, and squash teams; however, they are now bidding farewell to these sports until next winter and getting ready for Spring sports.
The truth is, Hewitt students can barely recall the numerous sleep seminars that we have had in the past, and no one seems to be getting a sufficient amount of rest in times when it is most needed. At most, some may recall a sleep log we made, but clearly no valuable information has stuck
The Hewitt School’s seventh annual TEDxYouth event was as inspirational, moving, and joyful as one might expect it to be. Starting at 10 AM, everyone was mingling and discussing the speakers they were about to hear, enjoying the breakfast and coffee that was available, and appreciating the amazing work that the TEDxYouth staff did in
The growing presence of female empowerment in advertising campaigns has sparked conversations around feminism on a larger scale. We love campaigns like Dove’s “Real Beauty” because of how inclusive it is. It showcases people of color in all different body types, making their message inclusive to those groups while also reaching a mass audience. But
“This is what democracy looks like!” “My body my choice!” “Disrespect my existence, expect my resistance!” These were the cries of solidarity, feminism, and powerful women resisting President Donald Trump and the hate that has been normalized throughout his campaign and election. This past Saturday, January 21, a group of students and teachers headed down
Another fixed day has come to an end, but the information and influences will stay with what could be the next group of future female astronomers. On Friday, January 13th, every grade held discussions about women throughout history. Students observed power points made by students about historical events during the 1800’s-1920’s, students also watched an
