The college admissions process is one of many parts of life that has changed in the age of COVID-19. Many colleges have opted to give the class of 2021 flexibility on sending standardized test scores,...
In 2020, “canceling” has taken on a new meaning: calling out public influencers.
“Cancel culture” is a process in which fans withdraw support from a public influencer after they have been...
You can cancel credit cards, gym memberships and hotel rooms. Now, you can cancel people. When something is cancelled, it is discarded, rescinded, revoked. Finished. This same principle applies to so-called...
Young voters are the future of the United States, but how will their opinions influence this election year? 350,000 people under the age of 25 voted in the 2016 election, but that number is expected to...
As with many other things, admission processes for many universities have been uprooted due to the ongoing coronavirus. Now a plethora of colleges are offering test optional policies; however, taking advantage...
Sore necks, overstrained eyes and fatigue: this is what the day entails for students who see virtual school as one long cycle of physical and mental exhaustion. The sudden changes in students’ work environments...
The coronavirus pandemic has led to an unprecedented worldwide lockdown, causing global panic and uncertainty. Billions cannot go to school, work and social outings under strict stay-at-home orders, and...
Dear Rising Senior,
Congratulations, you’ve made it to the end of the road. The hard work is almost done; you just have to make it through one more year. Your life is about to change. Everything...
Practice book after practice book filled with endless pencil scribbles. Standardized tests remain a large factor in college admissions and often determine the chances of qualifying for a desired school....
Student uproar. Parent outcry. Teacher protest. As schools face an increasing number of violent incidents, college campuses have come under scrutiny with people calling for security modifications.
Even...
As far as society has come, it’s amazing how many taboos still linger. One of the strangest and most persistent is reproductive health.
The stigma surrounding reproductive health, which, according...
Dear Rising Senior,
There’s a lot of hype around this year. There’s a lot of pressure because of this year. You’ll face mystery, suspense, serenity and chaos. The expectations you have may or...
