Promposing: A New American Sport
Cheyenne Madrid, Guest Contributor
May 17, 2016
It’s the most wonderful time of the year...prom season. It’s a time where boys put on nice clothes and, for a month or two, act like decent human beings in order to sway the answer from “definitely not” to “YES I’LL GO TO PROM WITH YOU.” And meanwhile on the other side of that, the gir...
5 Moments in Scandal That Will Help You Get a 5 on APUSH
Shannon McHale
May 4, 2016
Spoiler alert advised.
My First Hour With the New iPad Pro
Josh Joseph, Arts and Entertainment Writer
April 19, 2016
I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical when I went out and bought the new 9.7-inch iPad Pro from the local Apple Store. But one hour in, I'm now a true believer. Here's why. The first thing I noticed about my new iPad was the screen. From the moment I turned the device on, there was a noticeable differenc...
Teenagers + Ignorance= Unsuccessful Future Job?
Ashar Farooq, Opinion Writer
April 19, 2016
Answer this simple question: what would you like to become in the future? Perhaps you will be an accountant, politician, manager, cashier, doctor, veterinarian, pharmacist, nurse, scientist, mechanical engineer, computer programmer, secretary, judge, lawyer, architect, plumber, mason, or an electrician. Th...
Managing Stress During Finals
Tiffany Chuen and Rachel Vaughan
April 5, 2016
It’s officially spring, which means the impending week of doom (you know, the one with all the finals and Regents) is almost among us, not to mention the additional AP exams that some of us will be burdened with. It’s important to be able to manage your stress so you don’t collapse under the pres...
Study Tips To Ace Your Way Through Finals Week
Rachel Vaughan and Tiffany Chuen
April 4, 2016
In a time where APs, finals and Regents are around the corner, it’s vital to stay on top of studying to achieve the highest grades possible. Here are some tips to keep in mind as we near the most dreaded time of the year. Chewing gum is great for you teeth and, surprisingly, for memory. When gu...
Apple’s New Night Shift Feature Gives Your Eyes a Rest
Josh Joseph, Lifestyle Writer
March 20, 2016
In the coming weeks, Apple will release iOS 9.3, a brand new version of their mobile operating system. The update brings a few changes to Apple's user experience, including fingerprint protection for Notes and customization improvements for the News app. However, the most exciting feature of iOS 9.3 is ...
The Best Phones of Mobile World Congress 2016
Josh Joseph, Lifestyle Writer
March 10, 2016
Every year, some of the biggest names in tech gather in Barcelona for the Mobile World Congress. This year, we saw new phones from Samsung, LG, Xiaomi, and others. The Samsung Galaxy S7 was undoubtedly the biggest announcement of MWC. The S7 is the next version of Samsung's flagship smartphone, a...
Will Apple’s iPhone 7 Say Goodbye to the Headphone Jack?
Josh Joseph, Lifestyle Writer
February 1, 2016
Lately, the Internet has been abuzz about the potential removal of the 3.5 mm jack, but what does this actually mean for consumers? Apple has had a history of removing legacy technologies. In 1998, despite the popularity of floppy disks, Apple replaced the floppy drive on the original iMac with an optic...
Can Google’s Pixel C Match Its Competitors?
Josh Joseph, Lifestyle Writer
December 21, 2015
The Pixel C marks a new direction for Google. Never before has the company designed both the hardware and software of an Android device. The Pixel C also brings Android to a new category of devices -- productivity tablets. The question is: How does an Android productivity tablet stack up against competi...
Project Runway’s Make It Work Moment
Rachel Vaughan, Lifestyle Writer
December 16, 2015
Calling all fans of Project Runway – Project Runway Junior Season 2 is here! Before you change the channel after remembering the disgrace the show was in the previous season, keep in mind that this season is completely new. New contestants, new format, new judges and new designs are all available...
Why Apple’s New iPad Pro is a Brilliant Creative Tool
Josh Joseph, Arts and Entertainment Writer
December 7, 2015
When Apple first unveiled its new tablet, the iPad Pro, it was overshadowed by the announcement of iPhone 6s and Apple TV. Now that it has been released, it is clear that the new iPad has a place in our world, solely thanks to an accessory that the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs would have scorned. Back in...
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