Egyptian oppression described in the Bible. Babylonian exile and destruction of the First Temple. The Roman Empire’s dehumanization and forced diaspora of the Jewish people. Early Christian writings...
Over the last month, one challenge has flooded the Instagram stories of teens across America. Dubbed the “USC MIND Challenge,” these short videos include clips of people dumping buckets of ice and...
May is arguably the busiest time of the school year: With countless final projects, sports competitions and AP exams that many students tackle, it becomes difficult to squeeze in the Festival of Arts at...
From Sublime to Justin Timberlake to Noah Kahan, BottleRock Music Festival in Napa Valley is ripe with headliners sure to draw packed crowds. However, I want to encourage those attending to start studying...
One of the biggest emails of the year just dropped: the 2025–2026 course catalog. Yes, it’s exciting. Yes, it’s cause for joy, celebration and meticulous game planning with everyone from best friends...
Anita, the wife of my dad’s best friend, Rob, exited the stage at the end of Rob’s celebration of life service by saying, “And, finally, I’ll wish you off to his theme song.” The lights came...
What is going on with TikTok? The app that, according to the Pew Research Center, 63 percent of high school students use is currently under fire with its future unclear. The banning of TikTok has become...
While nothing compares to the experience of listening to an album start to finish, I recognize that takes time, and some would rather listen to a single song. In light of this, I have gifted you seven...
If you had invested $1,000 in Bitcoin in 2009, your investment would be worth $99 billion today. What makes a 15-year return like this possible in the world of currencies?
The first cryptocurrency introduced...
Commencing with a haunting, foggy bass and an angelic guitar solo by lead singer and guitarist Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits’ eponymous 1978 album leaves its listeners wanting more.
I have grappled...
The cleanliness of the commons after lunch has been an ongoing problem. By leaving the commons dirty, Branson students disrespect their community and neglect their responsibility to it. Over the years,...
