In 1991, Clarence Thomas was nominated to the Supreme Court by George H. W. Bush. However, the nomination was not the simple procedure of debating …
Hewitt Girls at Women’s Colleges
All women’s colleges are embedded in our country’s history and culture. In some cases, women’s colleges were established out of a need for equal educational …
Spotlight on Mr. Kaufmann
Teachers are a great source of wisdom and advice in all schools. Here at Hewitt, we are lucky to have teachers who are open to …
Are Politics Interfering With the Annual Skating Party?
For years, the annual ice skating party has been held at Wollman Rink, an outdoor ice rink in Central Park. This year, however, the party …
Don’t Wait Until You’ve Left NYC to Get Your License
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 …
Hewitt Joins The Women’s March on Washington D.C.
“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 …
Historical Women in Astronomy Getting the Recognition They Deserve
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 …
How Donald Trump Affects Us
An election that could have resulted in the first female president of the United States took a drastic turn and ended up with Trump’s election. …
It’s Not Just Locker-Room Talk
The 2016 presidential election has consisted of one scandal after another; the most recent being the leak of a lewd conversation from 2005 starring running …
Diversity in Thought Day 2012: A Look into Ourselves and Social Justice
“How big is a revolution?” These are the kinds of questions students from grades 8-12 were asking themselves on Diversity in Thought Day on April …