The Senior staircase. Secret snowflake. The Halloween pageant. Should I go on? Hewitt prides itself in its traditions, and we, the students, adore celebrating each …
The Green Routine: Earth Committee Fact of the Month
From the Hewitt Earth Committee: “Thanksgiving can be the scariest time of year if you’re a turkey. More than 45 million of …
Laduree: Madison Avenue’s Newest Macaroon Hotspot
When walking down Madison Avenue on 71st street, you will now come upon the famous French macaroon shop, Laduree. They sell Parisian style macaroons, a …
Amazon’s Newest Tablet: Kindle Fire
Amazon has expanded its Kindle products with its release of the new tablet, the Kindle Fire. This 7-inch LCD tablet is expected to be …
Scandal in Sports: Penn State Coach and President Fired!
There has been a media frenzy over the firing of Coach Joe Paterno and President of Penn State. Famous coach Joe Paterno, who has the …
TEDxYouthDay: Hewitt’s Technological Breakthrough
This Saturday, we hosted the greatly anticipated TEDxYouth@Hewitt event. Part of a global series of events, Hewitt’s youth conference reflects the efforts of many, including …
The Power of Poetry at TedxYouth@Hewitt: Video Interview with Lo Anderson and Ajay Johnson
On November 19, 2011, the Charlotte Comfort Auditorium was filled with inspiring speakers and an awe-struck audience for the second annual TedxYouthDay at Hewitt. Among …
6th Grade Takes Accessorizing Lockers Seriously
Chandeliers, shag carpets, and wallpaper are just a few of the accessories that many 6th graders have been installing to personalize their lockers. This is …
The New iPhone 4S: Success or Failure?
On June 24, 2011, the new iPhone 4S was released with 4G and a bigger screen. There are mixed opinions about Apple’s new phone. As …
The Green Routine: Earth Committee Fact of the Month
From the Hewitt Earth Committee: Out of the 31.1 million tons of food waste generated nationally in 2005, only 2.2% (.68 million tons) was recovered …