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Hana Shinzawa ‘24

Hana Shinzawa ‘24, Co-Assistant Editor-in-Chief

Hana Shinzawa '24 has been a part of the Looking Glass since October 2020. She also taught herself to knit so that she could make a Harry Styles cardigan.

Contact: 24hshinzawa@montroseschool.org

All content by Hana Shinzawa ‘24
Mrs. Pajak’s BC Calculus class gives calculus a thumbs up!

I love BC calculus. Here’s why.

January 10, 2023
Why do our lips get chapped in the winter? And what can we do about it?

Why do your lips get chapped in the winter?

December 9, 2022
A peek at Hurricane Ian from the International Space Station.

How Do Hurricanes Work? And How Does Climate Change Factor In?

November 6, 2022
A photo of hot air balloons, which work because hot air rises.

Does heat really rise?

October 31, 2022
From left to right, seniors Kasey Corra, Tess Farr, Erica Brown, and Spandana Vagwala pose together at their senior dinner.

Thank You Seniors: Erica Brown

May 28, 2022
Social media is full of curated aesthetics. But letting aesthetics limit your self-expression is never a good idea.

The Problem of the “Aesthetic”

March 27, 2022
Everyone knows that sunscreen protects your skin. But how does it work?

How does sunscreen work?

March 20, 2022
Most Covid-19 tests in the US are nasal swabs. But should we start swabbing throats, too?

Should you swab your throat when testing for Covid-19?

January 24, 2022
A photo comparing a PCR and rapid Covid-19 test

What’s the difference between rapid and PCR Covid-19 tests?

January 9, 2022
A picture of vegan tahini chocolate chip cookies

12 Days of Cookie Christmas: Day 3 – Vegan Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

December 26, 2021
A blue sky caused by Rayleigh scattering.

Why is the Sky Blue?

December 6, 2021
Music notes in the style of the TikTok app icon.

TikTok is Behind Your New Favorite Song

October 31, 2021
Leslie Baker ‘24 and Anna Hvidsten ‘23 sit in Starbucks with their coffee.

Why Are We So Obsessed With Coffee? And is It Really Worth It?

October 10, 2021
This graphic compiles many important symbols from different religions.

Inclusion of Non-Catholic Religions: Montrose Needs to Do Better

May 24, 2021
Hana Shinzawa’s baked oats using the first recipe below.

Oats: More Than a Boring Bowl

April 12, 2021
Lab Girl: Bringing Humanity into Science

Lab Girl: Bringing Humanity into Science

March 8, 2021
(Credit: Adam Richins Photography)

A Tribute to Winter Sports Captains

February 10, 2021
(Credit: Penn State Track via hermannassoc.com)

A Winter Track Update

January 28, 2021
My Journey Out of the YA Section

My Journey Out of the YA Section

December 21, 2020
Feature: A Montrosians Experience During the Massachusetts Hockey Shutdown

Feature: A Montrosian’s Experience During the Massachusetts Hockey Shutdown

November 19, 2020
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