To Read or Not to Read: “The Hidden Oracle” by Rick Riordan
Rick Riordan has written a lot of books. It’s a blunt statement, but it’s the truth. I first picked up “The Lightning Thief,” the first installment in his Percy Jackson series, when I was in fifth...
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival Photo Gallery
Colorful sights, sounds, and tastes — textiles of handwoven fabric donned by cultural dancers, translators relaying the Basque speech of artists explaining their process of carving vibrant wooden...
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Now on Display: Manus x Machina at the Met
A few days ago, during a trip to visit some museums in Manhattan, New York, I stopped by the Metropolitan Museum of Art (often abbreviated as the Met). The vast museum has collections from ancient...
View ArticleEnvironmental Impact Club creates new remineralization committee
In February of the 2015-2016 school year, senior Ray Liu from the Environmental Impact Club (EIC) created a new committee that focuses on the topic of remineralization, the process of returning...
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“Gotta Catch ‘Em All” with ‘Pokémon Go’
Rising sophomore Anne Nguyen travels in the park in search for more Pokémon (Lulu Lin)Rising senior Sravani Buddhavarapu gets ready to make her first catch in the game with an Eevee (Sravani...
View Article“Mr. Robot” returns season two intense as ever
After successful first season that has earned multiple accolades and stirred discussions concerning cybersecurity and psychology, “Mr. Robot” returned to the small screen for its second season on July...
View ArticleHiking on the Inca Trail
Almost immediately after school ended, my family and I were on our way to South America for a 10 day trip. The main purpose for our visit was to go to Peru and embark on a four day, three night hike on...
View ArticleThe (mis)use of digital activism
Let’s face it. We all love to feel like we’re making a difference in the world. Social media provides various options for an instant outlet to satisfy this desire. From creating a temporary profile...
View Article“The Secret Life of Pets” is a feel-good film
Two dogs wander away while out at a park, get lost in an alleyway and are swiped up by Animal Control. What could possibly go wrong? “The Secret Life of Pets” premiered in theaters on July 8 to eager...
View ArticleNow on Display: The Greeks at the National Geographic Museum
This weekend, my younger cousins and I visited the National Geographic Museum to view an exhibition called “The Greeks: Agamemnon to Alexander the Great”. Running from June 1 to Oct. 10, “The Greeks”...
View ArticleRising junior serves as delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders
Rising junior Kamron Soldozy spent three days serving as a delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders, from June 25 to June 27. The Congress is a program for high school students who have GPAs...
View ArticleTo Read or Not to Read: “The Archived” by Victoria Schwab
This was a book based on one of the most complicated concepts imaginable, but it never once felt that way for a single page. I decided to pick up “The Archived” by Victoria Schwab partly on a whim and...
View ArticleThe Beat Blog: Getting into the Summer Vibes
It’s the middle of summer, and maybe you’re getting bored of just sitting at home. Or, maybe you’ve been going to summer school for the past few weeks, or doing a summer job, and you’re just looking...
View ArticleJuly’s Song of the Month: A Personal Confession, the Common App and Tips for...
As it turns out, as much as I would like to strut around with my earphones in claiming to be an ~indie music listener~, I am unworthy of the title. Indie music people, if you didn’t know, are the ones...
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Composers Lulu Lin and Andrew Wang release third piece, EDM track titled...
While many Jefferson students seek to expand their horizons in the STEM field, juniors Lulu Lin (artist name H2SO4) and Andrew Wang (artist name W4V3S) have found a niche creating music. Lin and Wang...
View Article“The Cursed Child” is a magical mishap
A lightning-bolt scar. Platform nine and three-quarters. The Boy Who Lived. J.K. Rowling revolutionized literature when she introduced readers to Harry Potter and his adventures through Hogwarts...
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“The Little Prince” creatively retells the classic story
Though the novel “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was first published in 1943, viewers of all ages have the chance to experience the tale once again as an animated feature. Though the...
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Now on Display: “The Science Behind Pixar” at the Franklin Institute
It’s not that I already know about the subjects on display at science museums; the overwhelming amount of visitors being young children make me feel out of place there. Nevertheless, I was thrilled to...
View ArticleThe Beat Blog: Student Picks
With the summer winding down, there doesn’t seem like there’s much left to do. However, thanks to the help of other Jefferson students, you can now listen to the new Beat Blog, “Student Summer Picks.”...
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