Stephanie Lu

The big impact of ‘A Little Life’

April 29, 2022April 24, 2022Stephanie Lu

I’m not sure how I discovered “A Little Life” by Hanya Yanagihara, only retaining a vague memory of pinning a tab where I’d searched the title one morning during Mr. Jones’s History of Religions class, as a reminder to read it later. Despite the mounds of unread books waiting on my desk, I asked my […]

The Unsustainability of Fast Fashion

April 29, 2022April 24, 2022Stephanie Lu

In an effort to keep up with ever-changing clothing trends—from athleisure to straight jeans and crop tops—many people continuously purchase clothing that is on the cheaper side, then throw it out or shove it in the back of their closet when a new trend comes along. However, instead of blaming the consumers for the amount […]

KO pounces into Lunar New Year

March 11, 2022March 6, 2022Stephanie Lu

On Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, the Year of the Tiger began for those following the lunar calendar. To kick off the weekly Tuesday assembly, international students senior Victoria Tang and junior Frank Pu each put on sensational performances, not only celebrating the new year but also celebrating Chinese culture. Lunar New Year is a holiday […]

E ve’s “Outsider” is really about the inside

February 4, 2022January 30, 2022Stephanie Lu

Hidden behind the deceptive upbeat instrumentals of E ve’s “Outsider” lies lyrics that point a spotlight on the immobilizing conflicts people fight within themselves. Don’t be distracted by the beautiful music video; “Outsider” delivers a strong, crippling message by itself and is one of the most deeply relatable songs E ve has ever written. E […]