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The Looking Glass

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The Looking Glass

The Student Newspaper for Montrose School.

The Looking Glass

Madison Keys poses with her trophy after winning the Australian Open.
Tennis Star Madison Keys
Caroline Brennan '26, Contributing Writer

46 appearances, only one win. American tennis player Madison Keys from Illinois won her first Grand Slam this past January. After a long, hard-fought three-set match against the top-ranked women’s player in the world, Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus, Keys claimed her first-place trophy at the Australian Open. Many people, both from America and all around the world, were moved and excited for her win; everyone could see how deserving Keys was of the title. In professional tennis, there are four major championships, titled Grand Slams. These tournaments...

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Tchaikovsky’s expertise with strings captives countless audiences.
The Height of Romanticism and Depth of Emotion: Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings
Elisabeth Halberstadt ‘27, Music Editor

Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings is a core romantic piece. When you delve into it, it broadens your perception of beauty and widens your capacity to interpret music according to whatever you may be processing at the moment. For background context, it was written in 1880 when Tchaikovsky had just returned to Russia after spending a while in Paris. That same year, his father died, and he and his family were struck by deep sadness. Tchaikovsky was struggling with an alcohol addiction as well, and was only saved from it by his creative musical activity....

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DNA fingerprinting, a fascinating science.
The Story of DNA Fingerprinting
Tvesha Patel '27, Science Editor

DNA Fingerprinting is also known as DNA profiling, Molecular Typing and  also Molecular Fingerprinting. All these names stand for one technique, the scientific method to determine an organism's genetic makeup and if needed compare it with others. This discovery has helped with many things such as tracking diseases, understanding genetic disorders, better treatment of patients, understanding microorganisms, finding the source of food borne outbreaks, and finding evolutionary relationships. The steps to doing getting a DNA fingerprint and analyzing...

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Two juniors on the recent 11th grade service trip.
The 11th Grade Service Trip
Callie Jeffery '26, Contributing Writer • January 28, 2025
“The Gang”
The Wizard of Oz: Behind the Scenes
Gabri Ottaviani ‘30, Staff Writer • January 21, 2025
Lessons and Carols is a beautiful Montrose Christmas tradition
2024 Lessons and Carols
Lilly Rose Madani ‘27, Contributing Writer • December 17, 2024
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A school cafeteria.
Changes in the Lunchroom – for Better or for Worse?
Caroline McRoskey ‘29, Staff Writer • February 5, 2025
Dunkin and Starbucks drinks for the holiday season.
Dunkin VS Starbucks (REMATCH)
Sorina Yeghian '26, Food and Wellness Editor • December 10, 2024
The Supreme Court Justices of the United States of America.
The Argument for Supreme Court Term Limits
Carolina Florez '26, Contributing Writer • November 12, 2024
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We all go to Montrose now—but what about before?
Montrose’s Origins
Catherine Keane '31, Staff Writer • February 3, 2025
Kelly Ladino: What a bright soul!
Kelly Ladino: A Kind Heart
Catherine Keane '31, Staff Writer • January 14, 2025
Ms. Prince with her youngest daughter Lillian this past summer
Welcome to Montrose: All About Ms. Prince
Ananya Dandekar ‘30 and Eloisa Pap ‘30 December 7, 2024
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Tchaikovsky’s expertise with strings captives countless audiences.
The Height of Romanticism and Depth of Emotion: Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings
Elisabeth Halberstadt ‘27, Music Editor • February 24, 2025
“All is staged in effervescent shimmers/ Scintillating words made manifest…”
Three Reflections on Snow
Elisabeth Smith '28, Assistant Editor-in-Chief • February 24, 2025
On the left- Biggie, on the right- TuPac, two famous rap singers.
The Catchy History of Rap
Monica Ronayne '25, Arts and Entertainment Editor • February 10, 2025
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7th Grade Greek Olympics!
The 2025 Greek Olympics: A 7th Grade Montrose Tradition!
Gabri Ottaviani ‘30, Rising Faith Editor • March 18, 2025
Elphaba is finally recognized for her true beauty.
Wicked: A Review
Gabri Ottaviani '30, Staff Writer • January 27, 2025
Frances Xavier Cabrini, or as she is more commonly known, Mother Cabrini.
Saint of the Month: Mother Cabrini
Gabri Ottaviani '30, Staff Writer • December 24, 2024
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