By Allison H. ‘25 There are four natural neurochemicals in our brains— serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins. Each chemical release triggers that “happy” feeling in our bodies, and each is linked to […]
Happiness Hormones— What Are They and How Do I Hack Them?
A Place to Call Home: The Bay Area Homelessness Crisis
By Ethan L. ’25 I live in Silicon Valley, one of the world’s preeminent hubs for technology. Today, it is home to the headquarters of many of the world’s largest high-tech corporations, […]
The Speakership in Shambles
By Spencer M. ’25 Over the past few weeks, the House of Representatives has descended into chaos, as a small group of far-right representatives had hijacked the electoral process, confounding both parties. […]
Glass Onion: A Movie With Disappointingly Few Layers
By Patrick R. ’23 Just over three years ago, the delightful mystery movie Knives Out captured the world’s interest with its intriguing premise, star-studded cast, and thrilling conclusion. Since then, fans have […]
Big Mouth, The White Lotus, and more: Fall TV Recap
By Aryav D. ’23 This fall saw some of television’s most beloved series returning — and in the case of some, coming to a long-dreaded close. I will not be covering House […]
“The Dragon” Captivates Audiences With Soviet Satire
By Sheridan S. ’26 Walking around campus in the beginning of November, it was impossible to miss the bright red posters dotting Crystal’s Upper School. Those posters, featuring artwork by Elena K. […]
A Recap & Look Ahead: Crystal’s Cross Country Team
By: Lauryn F. ’26 Photo was taken by Brian Dye The Crystal Cross Country team consists of a variety of freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and of course, seniors. Coached by Albert Caruana, Andy […]
The Seniors’ Perspective on College Applications
By Patrick R. ‘23 As we inch closer to the second semester, every senior is glad that the college application season is drawing to a close. It’s been a long, tiring journey […]
Bias Takes a Deadly Turn – the Impact of Race in the Administration of Bystander CPR
By Rohan D. ‘25 Disparities in access to healthcare have long been documented across a broad swathe of interventions, expensive and cheap, new and old. However, a recent landmark study in the […]
The History of K-Pop
By Ethan L. ’25 Welcome to South Korea, a thriving metropolis filled with people, food, tourist attractions, and music. Yes, today I’m talking about something that has been blowing up worldwide. No, […]
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