Opinion

Is spring break too early?

March 6, 2026March 1, 2026Aarav Mathur

With the school year encroaching upon March, the conversation and buildup to spring break is only inevitable. Honestly though, our break itself is a little different than most. While many public schools take a one-week break in April, we get two full weeks off in March. On paper, that sounds like a luxury, and in […]

The Best Sport At the Olympics

March 6, 2026March 1, 2026Sam Almeida

Every two years, my patriotism rises to match my enthusiasm as I cheer for Team U.S.A. in both the Summer and Winter Olympics. I also, of course, have my favorite sports that I love to watch. Gymnastics is always a highlight, along with synchronized diving, snowboarding, and some of the skiing events. But, I cannot […]

Performing Values Instead Of Practicing Them

March 6, 2026March 1, 2026Julia Atanasio-Villa

When you walk into the bathroom in the Community Commons, you see the sign on the door. At first, it seems inclusive. There is Braille under the printed words to make the bathroom signs accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired. But if you place your hands on the Braille, you won’t be […]

Alysa Liu’s Olympic gold represents more than just a medal for Team USA

March 6, 2026March 1, 2026Anwita Premish

At just 16, Alysa Liu walked away from her dreams. Four years later, she returned, and now she’s standing at the top of the Olympic podium. When American figure skater Alysa Liu stepped onto the ice at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, expectations were high, but few predicted the historic moment that would follow. […]

More than a Grammy: Why Bad Bunny’s win changed the industry

March 6, 2026March 1, 2026Ginger Graham

Album of the Year wasn’t just important for Bad Bunny – it was important for people all over the world. At the 68th Grammy Awards, Bad Bunny won Album of the Year for his album, “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS.” As soon as singer-songwriter and actor Harry Styles announced his name, the crowd erupted in applause, […]

Who needs a Valentine when you can have a Galentine?

March 6, 2026March 1, 2026Eden Gonzalez

Every year, as Feb. 14 approaches, couples get excited, planning dates and asking people to be their Valentine. If you are not in a relationship, though, the big day, filled with red, white, and pink decorations, makes you feel like you’re being choked by love. The constant reminder of your relationship status does not feel […]

There is always an after

March 6, 2026March 1, 2026Teague Shamleffer

Standing at the top of a mountain, it can be easy to forget the effort it took to reach the summit, and even easier to forget that you will eventually have to come back down. If one were to ask the average American in the early 1920s to predict what the coming decade would bring, […]

Our children are dead – will prayer bring them back?

January 30, 2026January 25, 2026Teague Shamleffer

Another school shooting has rocked America as innocent students were slaughtered on Dec. 13, 2025, at Brown University. As a country, we are grieving the loss of these bright pupils. As a country, we are grieving for the hundreds of children who have lost their lives in similar nightmares, and as a country, we must […]

YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS TEST

January 30, 2026January 25, 2026Sam Almeida

Way back before Winter break- which feels like many centuries ago- I became bored and began seeking out something that would attract my attention. It did not take long to find what I was searching for: the MBTI test. Now, if you are a friend of mine who was around me while I was obsessed […]

The Wyvern Den needs to be louder and more packed

January 30, 2026January 25, 2026Reid Burtman

Imagine walking over to the soccer fields after a long day of classes and seeing your science partner on a breakaway, about to score, and your friends in the stands, brewing up chants and taunting the other team to support our home team. Well, I have seen a fair share of this at away games […]