For Students, By Students
The musical Hadestown tells the story of the young couple Eurydice and Orpheus. Through a variety of circumstances, Eurydice lands in Hadestown, and Orpheus makes the long, treacherous journey to rescue her. After some heartfelt pleas and argument, Orpheus convinces Hades to let them go. Hades reluctantly agrees but gives one condition. Orpheus must lead…
By Amirali Banani, ’24 Lionel Messi, Carles Puyol, Sergio Busquets, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, Pep Guardiola, Cesc Fabregas…what do all these big names in football have in common? They all graduated from La Masia. Located near the iconic Camp Nou in the foothills of Barcelona, Spain, La Masia is often regarded as the world’s top…
By Annie Wagner, ’27 The octopus, an animal with nine brains, three hearts and the ability to change colour, texture and shape at will, is an intelligent and fascinating creature. Around the world, animal lovers flock to aquariums and oceans the world over to learn more about these somewhat alien invertebrates. Along with being interesting,…
Dear WPGA, We hope you are doing well. You might have been pinned with a kindness clip for the past week, or seen students during recess handing out gummy worms in the lobby. These are the initiatives by the Wellness Council this year. With lots to offer, the council however has one big goal: a…
Inside the mind of a Swiftie: 6 things you should never say to one and why
By Grey Tang, ’26 Halloween is one of the most iconic holidays we celebrate in North America. Whether you spend your night going door-to-door trick or treating, getting scared at the PNE’s Fright Nights, or bobbing for apples at one of the many other commemorative festivals that are hosted, it is clear that the tradition…
Psychology students would very well understand Maslow’s hierarchy. And though we may not verbalize it enough, we all know how fortunate we are that our primary concerns lay atop it. We’re thankful our safety and basic needs are met, and our greatest challenges lie with love, belonging, esteem, and living to our full potential. Without…
Hosted by Emily Zhou, ’25, and Calvin Liu, ’24 In the year since ChatGPT burst onto the scene, the ripples of its debut have spread far beyond its initial splash. As we mark its first anniversary, it’s time to reflect on how this AI phenomenon has reshaped our interactions, our queries, and even our creativity….
By Evangeline Lin, ’27, and Grace Liu, ’26 I started Gilmore Girls on September 3rd, 2023, at approximately 11pm. I’m not sure if it was because of the relentless TikTok edits that flooded my ‘For You Page’, or if it was because “Rory Gilmore” and “Netflix” simply fit in with the fall aesthetic. Nevertheless, I…
By Ann Wang, ’26