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As we slowly approach one year of quarantine, I have reflected on how much daily life has changed, from Zoom school to wearing a mask on walks in my neighborhood. At the beginning of this, the quarantine allowed somewhat of a break, a short time period to ponder anything we wanted to.

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Connecting without connectivity during the 2021 snowpocalypse

It was Friday, Feb. 12 at 8:06 p.m. The lights flickered then turned off. Mid-studying for a chemistry test, I wondered what had happened. I looked outside my window and saw that every house on my block did not have power. I had heard no tree fall, no loud winds, no crunching of a power line, but it was clear: the snowstorm had taken down a power line.

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A revitalized Cuba

The nation of Cuba has been a notoriously controversial nation for 70 years. As Americans, we often hear about Cuba in an extremely negative light. Given that Cuba is one of 6 nations with a communist government, American news and culture frequently reflect negatively on Cuba and its system of government.

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An assembly only goes so far toward inclusion efforts

This year, Catlin Gabel School (CGS) Upper School students have attended a few virtual assemblies run by CGS’ Anti-Racist Collective (ARC). At 10:40 a.m. on a Wednesday, they open their laptops, and log onto a meeting. Some turn off their screens. A few minutes later, the assembly commences. The student leaders introduce themselves, the topic, and the panelists, who will later share their stories to the student body.

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Sustainability in the fashion industry is growing increasingly performative

With the fashion industry accounting for 10% of global carbon emissions and 20% of waste water, creating a sustainable and “green” image has become important for fashion companies. Brands like H&M and Zara (including its parent company Inditex) promote their dedication to combating the impact that their products have on climate change, but is any progress being made?

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