By Hae Jung Kim February 8, 2020 Teen vaping is at an all-time high, and having infiltrated high school campuses across the nations, administration has been scrambling to stymy the spread of a nicotine epidemic from happening all over again. The most popular place to “juul” are the bathrooms, and while some may think that […]
Read MoreThe Science Behind Bluetooth
By Emma Galbraith February 4, 2020 Bluetooth is one of the most common forms of communication among people and devices today. Whether it’s connecting your airpods to your phone to listen to music or connecting your mouse to your laptop to type a report, this system of wireless communication has shaped and improved many aspects […]
Read MoreEarly Acceptance University Programs: Early Action vs. Early Decision
By Amanda Sherman February 8, 2020 Let’s say you are considering applying to a specific university. This university has an ideal campus environment, a diverse incoming class, and is located within a metropolis of ingenuity. You have thought through the rest of your options carefully and have settled on this one institution. In this case, […]
Read MoreClearing Up the SAT: SAT I vs. SAT II
By Amanda Sherman February 7, 2020 Statistics show that the average U.S. student takes 112 standardized tests over the course of their K-12 education. The most rigorous one so far is the SAT, a college readiness test required for admission to most universities. It is a three part exam consisting of a a 65-minute reading […]
Read MoreThe Eco Team’s School Garden
By Emma Galbraith February 2, 2020 This year, one of the Eco Team’s main projects is the establishment of a school garden. One of the club’s many environmentally-focused projects, the garden will be established to raise awareness for local ecosystems and bring parts of the NRHS community together. I interviewed club officer Matt McGotty on […]
Read MoreParasite: An Exploration of Social Inequality
By Amanda Sherman January 31, 2020 (Spoiler warning: some details of Parasite are revealed in this film review) The moment I started watching Parasite, I foresaw that the Academy Award-nominated movie would have quite a bit of suspense under its belt. Reasonably so, it delivered on my high expectations and by the end, I was […]
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