In late August, reports of a “purge” seized the attention of Delaware County police. Unidentified teens expressed over social media their intent to recreate the violent plot of the film, The Purge. In this sadistic movie, all crime is legal for twelve hours in order to purge the society of criminal behavior. It is unacceptable…

In wake of the shocking video release that depicts Ray Rice’s domestic abuse, public uproar has been palpable. Following the video’s release by TMZ Sports, the Baltimore Ravens terminated Rice’s contract and the NFL has suspended him indefinitely. And while this response is certainly too little too late, more people besides Rice must be held…

The 13th Anniversary of September 11, 2014 7:59 AM – September 11, 2001: American Airlines Flight 11 to Los Angles takes off with 92 passengers. 15 minutes later, United Airlines Flight 175 to Los Angles also takes off, but with 64 passengers. 7:59 AM – September 11, 2014: I arrive at school (a bit late) and rush…

On this September 11, 2014, as I walked around school and went from class to class, there was no mention of that horrible day thirteen years ago. There was no “Where were you when this happened?”  And there was no talk about remembering those who lost their lives due to an extremist group’s scheme to…

After Guardians of the Galaxy came out this summer, there was a bit of fuss over how many swear words appeared in the film. There were more swear words in the movie than in any Marvel movie preceding it, and in protest some fans started a campaign on Instagram and Twitter with the hash tag…

By now, many of us have heard the story of the hacker who broke into celebrity iCloud accounts and leaked nude photos of stars such as Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Upton. Students are taught that the internet is forever, but that statement extends past Facebook and Instagram. Where do the photos from iPhones go when…

Currently, 123,000 people are waiting for organ donations in the United States with only 29,000 organs donated in 2013. On average, 18 people die each day waiting for organ transplants. And according to the US Department of Health and Human Services, that gap continues to widen. The general public is so under-informed about these facts…

“NO! Please don’t eat my leftovers! Of course, I’m not going to eat them. But what if someone saw the empty plates and concluded that I alone ate the whole thing?!” You mean you ate the food you paid for? Oh, no. It’s a wonder that chair is not breaking beneath you. I’m definitely judging…

Recently, France has come under fire from the media because of a supposed law that prohibits workers from sending and receiving work communications after 6 pm, which further propagates the stereotype of the French never getting anything done. While there is not in fact a law, labor unions and large corporations have begun to implement…

You may have noticed at this year’s assemblies that our Upper School Head, Mrs. Izokaitis, has been reporting  any recent Discipline and Honors Committee’s decisions. These announcements have sparked murmurings among the student body. Many question the usefulness behind this practice.