As we near the end of the school year, I have seen two different patterns for students begin to emerge. Students who want to push themselves typically use the 4th quarter of the year to lock-in and excel. ...
When my mom was seven years old, her family immigrated from Naples, Italy to a small town just outside of New York City. Every summer since I can remember, my family and I take the ten hour road trip to...
For many children, being able to see your siblings is an everyday occurrence, but I only get to see my brother and sisters every few months. Siblings are like built-in best friends, and they were even...
Four years ago, my mom and I were digging through bins in the basement, when we found some of her old college clothes. That was the day that I decided to reimagine my style. Since then I have been...
Starting your own business can be very challenging, as it is difficult to manage and work for your own company. However, it can also be very rewarding. In 2017, I started my own landscaping business. Since...
Michigan vs. Michigan State and North vs. South are Grosse Pointe’s most familiar rivalries. Rivalry game days for Grosse Pointers result in full green and white or maize and blue outfits. Whether you’re...
We have all been victims of mass surveillance. Walking through a park, a trip to the local pet store, even in your own home with the windows open and telephone wire in sight: they are always watching....
In fifth grade, when I first started getting pimples on my face, I looked around my classroom to see all of the other 24 young students with pure, smooth skin. I felt out of place. I felt like while everyone...
“If I *gasp* were a *deep breath* rich man…” So awkward, right? Actors were gasping for air during their songs because of the plastic masks they were required to wear on stage. As we all know, plastic...
Midterm exams are a summative assessment measuring a students’ knowledge of previous materials and identifying subjects that need further development. The score received makes up 20% of a student's semester...
Ever since I was young I can only recall having a gallon of 1% cow’s milk in my house. We consumed cow’s milk everyday in our cereal bowls as well as glasses of the milk on its own. It was all I was...
Recently, 2021’s March Madness basketball tournament sparked a lot of debate about the inequities between women and men in sports. During the tournament, many female players came forward on social media...
