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The Looking Glass

The Student Newspaper for Montrose School.

The Looking Glass

The Student Newspaper for Montrose School.

The Looking Glass

Your Brain Under Sugar.
Sweet Brain Damage: The Hidden Cost of Sugar on Your Mind
Tvesha Patel '27, Science Editor

As you walk to the front door of your grandmother's little house for your Thanksgiving dinner while munching on a king-sized Twix bar, your brain is already thinking about that sugary and sweet pumpkin pie that is your grandmother's specialty. Later that day, as you finish that last slice of pie at Thanksgiving dinner, you can’t help but think about what all that sugar will do to your brain, knowing that, at this point, you’ve consumed enough sugar to power an entire city; that is, if sugar could power cities. That was my very own situation...

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Mac & Cheese at a Thanksgiving table: Does this belong?
Mac & Cheese At Thanksgiving: Should or Should Not?
Catherine Keane '31, Contributing Writer

Should you have mac and cheese at Thanksgiving? Some people think it’s absurd, but others think that thinking it is absurd is absurd. Who is right? While trying to find the answer to this controversial question, I took a survey on whether mac and cheese belonged at the Thanksgiving table. Out of 40 students, 37.5% said yes, 32.5% said no, and 30% said they didn’t have a preference. “You should definitely not have Mac and cheese at Thanksgiving because it is not traditional! The Pilgrims didn’t have Mac and cheese! Part of the joy of...

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Monica Ronayne: What a Wonderful Senior!
A Beautiful Soul: Monica Ronayne, A Senior Spotlight
Manuela Martin '27 and Catherine Keane '31

Monica Ronayne ‘25 is, per common agreement, a senior who shines her bright light and contagious joy wherever she goes. No matter what, she will always say hi in the halls and share a smile. Catherine Keane ‘31 and Manuela Martin ‘27, a sixth grader and a sophomore, both love Monica’s radiant personality and share their perspectives on how her presence brings joy, whether it is through her amazing Looking Glass articles, her vibrant acting on the stage, or hard work in Stud Gov. Clearly, Montrose will miss Monica dearly when she graduates,...

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Logo by @Watts 2 Boston Foundation
Inspiring Change with Watts 2 Boston
Callie Jeffery ‘26, Contributing Writer • November 22, 2024
Montrose Varsity Volleyball team poses after winning in straight sets at their game against Chapel-Hill Chauncy Hall.
The 2024 Varsity Volleyball Season
Gabriella Bogart '25, Contributing Writer • November 12, 2024
Volleyball
Junior Varsity Volleyball Season Recap
Elisabeth Halberstadt ‘27, Editor of Faith • November 12, 2024
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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
Sleepaway Camp
Pros and Cons of Sleepaway Camp
Gabri Ottaviani ‘30, Contributing Writer • October 30, 2024
A photo of Kamala Harris as she took to the stage on Thursday night at her rally in Wisconsin.
A Presidential Gala Like No Other: The 2024 Al Smith Dinner and the Catholic Vote
Sarah Grace Lange '25, Co Editor-in-Chief, Editor of Opinions and Politics • October 22, 2024
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Monica Ronayne: What a Wonderful Senior!
A Beautiful Soul: Monica Ronayne, A Senior Spotlight
Manuela Martin '27 and Catherine Keane '31 November 25, 2024
Ms. Skehan continues to radiate her bright light to everyone anywhere!
A Sneak Peek Into the Life of a Catholic Science Teacher: Ms. Skehan
Eloisa Pap '30 and Sarah Tea '30 November 25, 2024
Dr. Kheir engages the Montrose Students with his testimony to God’s existence through science
How Science drives Faith: A Recap of Dr. Kheir’s Inspiring Speech
Elisabeth Halberstadt ‘27 and Tvesha Patel ‘27 November 22, 2024
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Vince Guaraldi, the classic composer behind the Charlie Brown movies.
Boogy Woogying to Guaraldi Jazz
Monica Ronayne ‘25, Arts and Entertainment Editor • November 11, 2024
Lofi Girl
What’s the Best Study Playlist?
Callie Jeffrey '26, Contributing Writer • October 21, 2024
These novels have become favorites of many book lovers and are timeless classics!
Top 10 Books to Read and Why to Read Them
Gabri Ottaviani '30 and Eloisa Pap '30 October 21, 2024
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Ms. Skehan continues to radiate her bright light to everyone anywhere!
A Sneak Peek Into the Life of a Catholic Science Teacher: Ms. Skehan
Eloisa Pap '30 and Sarah Tea '30 November 25, 2024
A volleyball player serving the ball.
The Middle School Volleyball Team
Gabri Ottaviani ‘30, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024
Sleepaway Camp
Pros and Cons of Sleepaway Camp
Gabri Ottaviani ‘30, Contributing Writer • October 30, 2024
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