The unspoken pressures of sibling relationships
April 16, 2019
My brother and I are almost 10 years apart, but people often say, “For an age gap so big, it’s surprising how much time you spend together.” A comment like that always seems weird to me — there were so many years when I was a single child, anxiously waiting for a sibling that it felt like I had...
Let’s Talk: Complaining at MVHS
March 15, 2019
Filed under OPINION
Exploring the implications of complaining as a means of reinforcing negativity or releasing stress
What I’ve learned from performing in piano recitals
March 15, 2019
Filed under OPINION
’ve been playing the piano for eight years now — at this point, I’ve been playing for half my life. Every week consists of practicing scales and technique, learning etudes (practice pieces) and polishing pieces for performances. Where does all of this practice take me? Each year, my piano tea...
Thank you, Andy
February 6, 2019
Filed under SPORTS
Tears welled up in my eyes as I scrolled through the webpage filled with articles about professional tennis player Andy Murray’s hip surgery, emotional press conference and the sudden announcement of his retirement before his match at the Australian Open. A few minutes passed and the tears didn’...
Selfless
December 3, 2018
Filed under FEATURES
Her dark brown curls shimmer in the sun, her eyes are filled with untold stories. The tilt of her chin and the set of her jaw show resilience and confidence. The soft lines on her face hint at a lifetime of hardship, but her gentle smile shows her ability to savor the simplest of pleasures. To most ...
Dance to this
November 8, 2018
Filed under ENTERTAINMENT
rowds of people screaming with excitement. Bodies pushed against one another reaching for the stage. Vibrations from the instruments blared through speakers sending a shaking sensation through the ground. The most vivid memories I cherish all seem to be from attending concerts like this. I have be...
Dear Halloween,
October 24, 2018
Filed under ENTERTAINMENT
ou used to be my absolute favorite holiday. Every year, I’d beg my parents to go candy shopping as soon as they lined the Target aisles with spooky black bats and cartoonish pumpkins, replacing September’s school supplies. I wanted to make sure our house was the house — known for having the be...
