I am standing on the ledge of the helicopter soaring by the side of the Empire State Building. I glance down cautiously to behold a giant man depicted flat on the ground and little specks of real humans stomping all over him. … Read More
February 2016
E. Coli Contaminates Chipotle Image
The promise of a good Chipotle burrito is mouth-watering. The message Chipotle’s advertisements send is clear: everyone loves a good Chipotle burrito. The service is fast, the atmosphere casual, the price reasonable and the food both delicious and healthy. The servings … Read More
McLaren Park’s Beautiful, Open Space an S.F. Jem
McLaren Park has something for everyone – two dog ponds keep K-9s gleeful, miles of mountain-biking trails keep the adventurous entertained, playgrounds keep little kids laughing, and benches abound for the pedestrians to stop and take in their surroundings. The … Read More
Girls Again Strong Force on L-W’s Co-ed Wrestling Team
This winter season, girls’ wrestling has been revived by a host of new female wrestlers. This year’s squad is more balanced between boys and girls than ever before. This year’s roster has five freshman girls who joined the team for … Read More
BlendEd Courses: Classrooms of the Future?
For Aden Misra Siebel ‘17, it’s time for class. He sits down at the table, opens his computer, and gets ready for this week’s discussion. The teacher enters the classroom as Misra Siebel exchanges pleasantries with his peers. The class—called … Read More
Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics
There are only three types of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics. Attributed to the British Prime minister Benjamin Disraeli, Mark Twain first popularized this adage in the United States; it is as relevant today as it was when Twain first quoted … Read More
Hoverboards: New Traffic for Our Sidewalks
The Hoverboard, Swagway, Swegway, or whatever you call them gained an unprecedented amount of publicity and traction in 2015. As with any product on the market, they come in many colors, shapes, and sizes, but they all follow the same … Read More