By Karlos Tse ‘27 When it comes to the end of the year, we often look at our Spotify Wrapped and other recaps summarizing our lives of the past 365 days. When we look at 2025, we also see some harsh topics that plague the news reminding us that this world we live in is…
Politics
Who is the New Pope?
By: Karlos Tse (’27) Pope Francis Seeing his last Easter, Pope Francis passed away from a stroke on April 21st, serving over 12 years as the head of the Roman Catholic Church. According to the Vatican, his last words were, “Thank you for bringing me back to the Square.” He said this message to Massimiliano…
The History of the Atomic Bomb
By Karlos Tse (’27) Who here has watched Oppenheimer? I’m sure you have. This film highlighted the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II through the perspective of war and through the very real and emotional trainwrecks that J. Robert Oppenheimer faced. Though the atomic bomb won the unconditional surrender of Japan, the…
Going Nuclear
By Annie Wagner, ’27 Oppenheimer, the movie about the father of the atomic bomb, was released in the summer of 2023 and has since grossed $960 million and won seven Oscars. While fascinating to physicists, many ordinary consumers might find a movie about nuclear fission dull. This, however, was not the case. How did a…
Preventing Aviation Disasters: The Importance of Human Thinking
By Luke Wagner, ’27 The recent incident involving a fuselage blowout on an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 has brought a great deal of attention to the issue of aircraft safety. How safe is flying, and can it be made safer? Two recent articles from the Wall Street Journal highlight a contrast between operational safety,…
Octopus Farms: Brilliant or Brutal?
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,…
AfternoonT on ChatGPT(ea)
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….
What Will it Take to Make Interplanetary Space Travel Possible?
Interplanetary travel has long captured the imagination of humanity, beckoning us to venture beyond the confines of our home planet and explore the mysteries of the cosmos. Over the years, significant advancements in science and technology have brought us ever closer to transforming this once-distant dream into a reality. However, the path to interplanetary travel is riddled with a multitude of scientific challenges that must be overcome. This article covers some of these challenges and explores the irresistible possibilities that lie ahead.
Suing God
By Henry Luo, ’24 In the summer of 1969, while other people were soaking up the sun and sipping on margaritas, Betty Penrose was going through her own tragedy. Penrose was a humble legal secretary from Phoenix, Arizona. Her home was struck by lightning by a passing summer storm, and her house was burned out…
Effects of the James Webb Telescope
By Elliott Deyell, ’26 The James Webb telescope is the largest and most powerful space telescope ever built that can see so far back into our universe that it can nearly see the Big Bang. It can take images of the first-ever galaxies, observe objects in our solar system and beyond, and examine the atmospheres…