This year was full of lasts for me. The last year of high school. The last year in Glenview. The last year of seeing people I’ve known since preschool every day at school. The last high school...
High school is a busy time - it’s easy to get lost in the abundance of classes, homework, and extracurricular activities. There are many times when we have lost sight of major events impacting the world...
This past summer, I went on a Spanish immersion and service trip to various places in Costa Rica. Throughout this trip, I rekindled my love of service, met some of my closest friends, and had a wonderful...
When talking to my parents about my first AYSO soccer game, they mentioned that three things instantly came to mind. One, that I cartwheeled on the field more than touched the ball. Two, that the bright...
My complex religious affiliation has always been a big part of who I am. My mom is Catholic and my dad is Jewish, meaning that I always have a fun and busy winter break. Because my parents grew up practicing...
An Evening With Silk Sonic, released in late 2021 featuring artists Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, explores a variety of musical genres ranging from funk to soul while also curating a nostalgic ‘70s...
As a child, I was an avid reader, devouring books daily. I could get lost in novels, particularly dystopian, in just a matter of seconds. Reading was never a chore for me, unlike most of my classmates...
Every twelve minutes, someone commits suicide in the United States. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10-24 year olds. Why aren’t we talking about this more?
As many of you know, May...
If you have read any of my previous columns, I am sure you know that my dad and I love watching movies together. Last weekend, we took on a pretty intense movie entitled Spotlight released in 2015. The...
I love watching movies. Nothing melts away the stress of school, makes you forget that argument with your parents or is a better way to procrastinate than getting lost in a movie.
Throughout quarantine,...
I am a person who needs constant validation from others.
Even now, as I am writing my first column for Oracle After Hours, I struggle with questions like, “What will people think about me after...
