by Anna Wong ’24 Loud music.  Sparkly dresses. Voices screaming at the top of their lungs.  All fundamental elements of a high school dance. For many, attending a high school dance marks the beginning of the next four years of one’s life. It’s memorable and exciting. Sadly, because of COVID restrictions last year, planning a […]

by Christopher Baran ’23 and Joshua Bala ’23 As yet another year passes, another day dedicated to the art of the joke arrives. The earliest reference to the infamous holiday was found in a poem from 1561 in which a nobleman sent his servant on a “fool’s errand” on April 1st. Ever since then, people […]

By: Anna Wong ’24 On the first Tuesday of March, people around the world celebrate Mardi Gras. This day signifies the close of the pre-Lenten season and is marked by parades, picnics, music, and floats. Mardi Gras, French for “Fat Tuesday,” occurs the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks a season of fasting for Christians.  […]