In my previous article, Scooter Theft: A Call for Trust and Community, I wrote about my stolen scooter and my disappointment regarding the situation. I concluded by saying, “the number of people that join me in this category is something that I hope dwindles as time goes on.” Days after my article was...

At every level of Holderness athletics, whether it be junior varsity or varsity, one can find dedicated athletes with a passion for the sport they play, and it's usually the same for the coaches of these teams. Although the time commitments are not equal, there are plenty of JV athletes who commit time ...

After the Senate vote of 50-48, Brett Kavanaugh was appointed to the Supreme Court on October 6, 2018. Allegations made by Christie Blasey Ford claiming that Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her 36 years ago brought the nomination under close scrutiny by many Americans.   Conservative politicians see Kavanaugh's ele...

The whole school was given a chance to do an activity of their choosing as long as it involved being in the outdoors on September 24th. People went hiking, biking, rock climbing, fishing, and canoeing. After this glorious day outside, I had a chance to catch up with the Director of Outdoor Programs Er...

My English teacher asked me recently to try to explain my anxiety to her, what is challenging, and what works well for me. My answer at the time was something along the lines of,  “I don’t know… it doesn’t really make sense to me either.” As I think back on that moment, I realize that if ...

Parents’ Weekend -- teacher conferences, a crowded campus, people bumping into each other, a lot more dogs on campus, hugs with parents and their children, taking a break from school, and spending time with pets, parents, and siblings (pets come first, though). These are the images that typically a...

Voice, or the expression of ideas, opinions, and countervailing arguments have always existed in the entire gamut of political structures and societies.  In a democracy, free speech or unencumbered voice is one of the most important threads in the meshwork of a fair and just society. In a “guided de...

“Have you seen the bear?” For the past few weeks of fall, our campus has not only been busily occupied with students and faculty but also with a family of bears. A mother and her two cubs have been spotted all over campus, from the turf to southside quad to the lower fields. There was also another ...