Not a week goes by in which I don’t hear students complain about their Dell laptops. Girls at Hewitt constantly wonder why the school …
The Fate of the Euro: A Timeline
Official Euro Symbol. Credit: Wikimedia Commons December 5, 2011: The clock for the euro is ticking, and ferociously at that. After its introduction just over …
Costa Concordia: Cruise Ship Disaster
On January 13, 2012, just three hours after departing the port of Civitavecchia near Rome on a week-long voyage through Italy, the Italian cruise ship, Costa …
The Renaissance Fair: A Perspective from Its Creators
Apprehension, anticipation, excitement, relief, intrigue, and reflection: six words that thoroughly describe the Renaissance fair from my perspective as a ninth grader. First came the …
The Spread of Occupy Wall Street
They’ve outlasted snowstorms, hefty opposition, pepper spray, and even eviction, but it doesn’t seem like the Occupy Wall Street protesters are going anywhere for a …
Maickel Melamed: An Inspiration
The 2011 New York City Marathon, held on November 6, was filled with all kinds of runners: experienced, novice, accomplished, notorious, and international ones. Each …
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 …
“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 …
A New Method of Transportation: NYC Bike Share
The troubling question of how to keep, maintain, and store bicycles in New York City finally has an answer. The New York City Department of Transportation has …
The Girl Up Conference: Uniting Girls to Change the World
On September 16, four Hewitt students, including me and Ms. Dore, traveled downtown to unite on behalf of girls around the world. The Girl Up: …