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A Generational Comeback for Flip-Flops 

May 25, 2026 by Katie Plue (‘27) The club of restored clothing trends gains a new member: the flip-flop. Alongside polka dots, fold-over pants, and leather jackets, flip-flops find their place in 2026.   But weren’t flip-flops always a thing? The decline in flip-flop success goes back to the boom of Birkenstocks. Each season, teens […]

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The History, Humor and Charm of SNL Never Gets Old

April 20, 2026 by Haley Hammer (‘29) Picture: Matt Foley, Motivational Speaker sketch. David Spade, Chris Farley, Julia Sweeny. S18, E19 At 11.30 pm every Saturday night, millions of people grab the remote and turn to NBC to watch one of the most beloved shows of our time, Saturday Night Live. A 1.5-hour late night

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How to Know Your Relationship is Absolutely, Completely, Perfect

April 1, 2026 by Sarah Pipino (‘26) Ah, young love. One of life’s greatest pleasures: two teenagers, helplessly infatuated with each other. Countless songs, films, and myths all the way back to the olden days (like Harry Styles and Taylor Swift’s relationship back in the 2010s – ancient history) center their focus on this youthful

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The Joys of Life as Highschool Student in April

April 1, 2026 by Olivia Clemmensen (‘26) April. What a great time of year. Personally, my favorite. It’s the perfect mix of cloudy gray gloom and academic burnout that just makes your soul happy. As the murmur of AP exams begins and students start their intense studying journeys, no one wants to admit they’ve been

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Who Needs Google and Science when You Have the Moon, Stars, and Witches?

April 1, 2026 by Julia Clemmensen (‘29) I am pleased to be the one to inform you: Mercury is finally out of retrograde, so we can stop crying now! I know you were all very upset. And guess what? This month’s full moon (called the pink moon) is happening tonight, April 1, so don’t miss

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St. Patrick’s Day Traditions Both Nostalgic and Celebratory of Irish Culture

March 16, 2026 by Kayla Magnus (‘29) While for most, it may not be among the top tier of holidays like Christmas and Halloween are, Saint Patrick’s day has its fair share of memorable traditions that bring joy to many. Below are a few Saint Patty’s Day traditions that are classics to the month of

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