Carol Li '21, Sports Editor | January 15, 2021
Chloe Stefani '24, Fashion Editor | January 15, 2021
Anna Sheehan '21, Faith Editor | January 13, 2021
Carol Li '21, Co-Sports Editor | January 12, 2021
Barbara Whitlock, Humanities Coordinator | January 10, 2021
Neha Sunkara '21, Food and Wellness Editor
The word self-care is heard a lot nowadays. After a stressful day at school, we come home and unconsciously slap on a face mask (the beauty kind) and call it self-care. Or, we believe that self-care is a luxury and takes up too much time to prioritize. Is self-care just putting on a face mask or having a fancy skincare routine? What is self-care really? Why do we even need it? Defining self-care Verywellmind.com defines self-care as “a conscious act one takes in order to promote their own physical, mental, and emotional health.” Self-care is important because it prevents burnout, reduces...
Maevis Fahey '21, Editor-in-Chief
When was the last time you bought an article of clothing? This January marks one year since I found myself scouring TJ Maxx for a dress to wear to the annual semi-formal dance. As my friend enthusiastically yanked hangers of bold rompers and out-of-season sundresses into the air a few aisles over from me to hear whether my reaction was an oooh! or a hmm, I found myself acutely aware of the sheer amounts of clothing at our fingertips. Piles upon piles of dyed fabric, sewed up and punched with double-take-worthy price tags, sitting before me on boundless rows of hangers. What a strange way to...
Chloe Stefani '24, Fashion Editor
As an avid Disney and fashion history fan, it’s no surprise that I love the studio’s period films. Mary Poppins, the hit 1964 film turned Broadway musical starring Julie Andrews, is notably one of my favorites. From the whimsical and fun story to the colorful animation sequences, the almost 60 year old film is a classic. However compelling the story may be, this movie set in the past sparks a question: Are the costumes historically accurate? We’re going to review the look most popularly associated with this character and break down the elements that the costume designer got right and wrong...
Grace Gulbankian '21, Contributing Writer
In past years, the Thomas Upham Club has visited the nursing home down the street from our school, the Thomas Upham House, to brighten the days of the elderly living there. I remember that the highlight of my week was always the moments I shared chatting with these residents and getting to know them as unique individuals. Whether we were playing Pictionary or balloon volleyball, the genuine and heart-felt smiles of the residents were always the most rewarding aspect of the club. The ongoing pandemic has prevented us from visiting this year, but I am proud to say that our club has remained active...
Neha Sunkara '21, Food & Wellness Editor
On Wednesday January 6, Mrs. Kris held the first of her very anticipated Habits of Mind virtual workshops. The topic was Neuroplasticity: A Crash Course on How We Learn, Build New Habits, and Replace Old Ones. The participants of the workshops could tell that Mrs. Kris was very knowledgeable about neuroplasticity and the topic itself wowed all of us. You might be thinking: “What even is neuroplasticity?” Well, after attending Mrs. Kris’ workshop, I know that neuroplasticity is the ability of our brains to constantly change, grow, and reorganize by forming neural pathways or “brain chains”...
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