Nike hoodies, Crocs, slide slippers, and many more out-of-dress code accessories have become common at HBA’s high school campus. But with these student attempts at comfort and individuality come warnings and demerits, especially as HBA’s administration clamps down on dress code violations in the new semester. The intent of HBA’s dress code, as defined by …
Ironically, mindlessly scrolling through my For You Page on TikTok has vaulted me through a gateway of discovery in new music. Stephen Sanchez, one of the many musical sensations recently made popular by TikTok, has caught my attention in particular. In an attempt to recreate a 1950s love song, the rising artist released a 15-second …
The Book Thief was raw, real, and left me broken on the floor. Set in Nazi Germany, from 1939 to 1945, The Book Thief tells the story of Liesel Meminger, a girl who was separated from her mother, tortured by the death of her brother, and obsessed with thieving books. When Liesel’s foster parents, the …
It’s the summer of 1935, and thirteen-year-old Briony Tallis causes a calamity that would haunt her for a lifetime. Immature and whimsical, Briony unintentionally transforms her reality and the lives of others into a true Shakespearean tragedy. As the years go on, Briony’s sister Cecilia Tallis and Cecilia’s lover Robbie Turner are forced to live …
As adulthood draws near, students face a pressing dilemma: choosing a career path. Although the answer may be obvious to some, many teenagers and young adults struggle with the choice between following their heads and following their hearts. While the head calls for logical and practical career choices, the heart says their passions lie elsewhere. …
