Author’s note: I’ve written this piece to share the first-hand recount of the story my family and hundreds of thousands of other Vietnamese refugees experienced after the Vietnam War. My hope is that people will read this story, share it, and understand the hardships these refugees endured and other refugees around the world are currently enduring.
Read MoreAt the end of every calendar year, music streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music offer music wrap-ups for their users. These wrap-ups provide a summary of the user's listening habits over the past year, including the top songs, artists, and genres they listened to.
Read MoreNot many experiences compare to relaxing with a series that has cozy vibes, a pleasant ending and plot, and compelling characters. If you’re looking for a delightful activity to enjoy at home this winter, consider curling up with a blanket and a warm drink to watch these Netflix comfort shows.
Read MoreAlthough Catlin Gabel School (CGS) has evolved a very loose dress code, there is still an underlying stigma perpetuated through class, gender, power, professionalism, and social pressure.
Read MorePhoto Courtesy of Buck Institute for Education.
Everybody knows that you eat turkey at Thanksgiving, hand out candy on Halloween, and hunt for eggs on Easter, but did you know about spending February 13th with your BFFs for “Galantine’s Day” or that you should be enjoying some delicious honey for “National Winnie-The-Pooh Day” on January 18th? Keep reading to find out about some lesser-known holidays that might brighten your day!
Read More"It does it in such a way that it is never like exploiting the issues. It never uses them just for like shock factor. It always makes sure to really tell real stories.”
Read MoreI love sad music. I love the way beautifully tragic lyrics hit me, and melancholy melodies have this otherworldly ethereal feeling to them. Still, there is a time and place for sad music. In this article, I sought out music that truly makes people happy.
Read More“Death is fun,” Spanish teacher Enrique, said light-heartedly as he introduced his favorite fall read, referring to how Halloween is a unique time of year when grim subjects such as death are celebrated. If you agree and are looking for something spooky, or just at times dark, to read this Halloween season, here is a list complete with recommendations from Catlin Gabel School (CGS) faculty and myself!
Read MoreAs temperatures get colder, autumn leaves fall, and Halloween approaches, these spooky movies are perfect to watch bundled in a blanket by a fireplace this fall.
Read MoreAs the COVID-19 pandemic began, Americans became increasingly immobile, using cars and public transportation with less frequency and with newfound time at home to read, watch streaming networks, or work remotely. While this occurred, the local radio industry - becoming increasingly more archaic within a climate of rapid, new technological developments - found what some went so far as to describe its “finest hour.”
Read MoreCatlin Gabel School’s (CGS) theatre program has had a very unusual year, subject to both the restrictions of theatre spaces and to those of schools. While many mainstream theatre groups shut down entirely - Broadway isn’t set to reopen until August - CGS Upper School theatre was able to put on three performances this year. Of those three, two were completely virtual and the third, a mix of virtual, hybrid, and in person.
Read MoreWe’ve all been there. It’s 2 a.m. and you’re scrolling through Netflix, unable to find a movie that perfectly matches your mood. Do you want to laugh? Cry? Swoon?
Read MoreDear Empty Lots,
Even though you’ve moved on to be a tall fancy apartment complex, I will remember your everlasting presence in my memories.
Read MoreAs the weather gets warmer, it can be hard to decide what to wear, especially for teen girls. Wild patterns or neutral colors? What’s too much, and what’s too prude? Here’s ten fantastic summer looks that won’t keep you too covered up or have you baring it all.
Read MoreHow do streetwear brands go from small skate shops to the brand of choice for millions of teenagers and the creators of street style as we know it? One word: scarcity. To anyone who doesn’t know much about how these brands work, fasten your seatbelt, because it’s a wild road ahead.
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