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By: Emma Sweeney Barbie. The first words that come to mind: blonde, skinny, and white. In the past, Barbie was condemned for appealing to unrealistic expectations and not providing enough … Continue reading Barbie Broadens Its Horizons with the Release of the Maya Angelou Doll
NCIS, Criminal Minds, Blue Bloods, Quantico: these shows have more in common than an un-naturally good-looking cast. They all specialize in forensic science. Forensic science is the application of scientific … Continue reading Cracking the Case on the New Forensics Class
Your friend texts you, “the UV is 8. 8!” You respond, “Come over right now we’re tanning.” When your friend shows up, your mom passes you the sunscreen. You throw … Continue reading The Science Behind Tanning
During World War I, Carl Brigham wrote a test to study American Intelligence. The test asked soldiers to solve puzzles, decode symbols and complete mazes. The results of the … Continue reading SAT, ACT Exams May Become Extinct
When Ursuline upperclassman venture off campus for lunch, many go to Eatzi’s, a popular market with premade food. The market is just a five-minute drive from campus, but before the … Continue reading To Mask or Not To Mask
At 8:14 on Match 11, 2020 the entire Ursuline Community received an email. It read “We have been informed this morning that a member of our extended school community … Continue reading Looking Back: Reliving the Experience
Franklin D. Roosevelt assumed office in 1933, with the country knee-deep in the Great Depression. By his 100th day in office he had passed 15 major bills and began pulling … Continue reading A Breakdown of Biden’s First 100 Days
The beginning of the school year is always stressful, especially in the middle of a pandemic. Stress management is essential for any student to live successfully, clearing and calming both … Continue reading Prioritizing Stress Management
Every day it seems there is a new streaming service being released, promising the best content for a cheap price. More people are tossing their cable plan and switching to … Continue reading Cutting the Cord: Is It Worth it to Get Rid of Cable?