All photographs taken by Alyssa Kirschenbaum
Follow-Up on the Netflix Turnaround
You may recall an article I recently wrote on the game-changing decision the movie-maven company, Netflix, had made to split up into two independently-operated companies: …
The Green Routine: Earth Committee Fact of the Month
The Earth Committee has decided that with every new issue there will be a Earth Committee fact. This fact will open our eyes to the …
The 10th Grade Shows Its Artistic Side at Black Rock and Storm King
On the 13th and 14th of October, I joined the 10th grade on their trip to Storm King Art Center and Black Rock Forest. The chaperones …
Mexico Turns to Social Media for Survival
Understandably, you may think that social media sites like Facebook and Twitter are only used as means of socialization. All over the world, however, they …
It’s “All in The Timing”: Mr. Denver “hits” Fifty!
After seven years at Hewitt, I’ve finally had the chance to see an Upper School Fall production as an audience member. Since coming to Hewitt …
“Contagion”: A Realistic Portrayal of a Fictional Epidemic
The title Contagion may mislead many by giving away the idea of the film, but no one can expect what’s in store for them once …
“Occupy Wall Street” Movement Takes Over Zucotti Park
All over the news we have been hearing endless stories of the “Occupy Wall Street” movement. As students, many of us may be asking …
Under the Spell of Cutting For Stone
As required reading for my English class, I read Abraham Verghese’s Cutting For Stone . While reading the novel, I became wrapped up in the …
Teachers Tighten the Reins On Uniform Patrol
This year, the Upper School faculty wanted to start the year off with a strict uniform policy. This means everyone having skirts no shorter than …