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The Secret Recipe for a Perfect GPA

Diana Natsev, Staff Writer March 31, 2026

   They call me irresponsible and unprepared. My mother calls me an “anxiety-induced” heart attack waiting to happen. But while my peers are tucked away in their beds like cowards, having finished...

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The Hissstorical Slander of Snakes and Owners

Diana Natsev, Staff Writer March 3, 2026

   Most pet news is accompanied by a chorus of “aww” and “can I come over?”, but if you tell people you just bought a ball python, the mood in the room changes faster than a jump scare in a...

Illustration by Sophia Lee

Animal Testing Should Be Banned

Diana Natsev, Staff Writer February 3, 2026

   As I sit on the couch with my dog resting on my lap, I feel a profound sense of cognitive dissonance. I would be devastated if he were mistreated or harmed, and yet in laboratories around the world,...

Money Really Does Buy Happiness

Money Really Does Buy Happiness

Diana Natsev, Staff Writer October 28, 2025

   While the adage that money can’t buy happiness is popular, a closer look at the benefits of wealth suggests a more nuanced reality. While money cannot buy happiness itself, it can significantly...

Four-Day Weeks Help With Well-Being

Four-Day Weeks Help With Well-Being

Diana Natsev, Staff Writer September 30, 2025

   The five-day school week is the norm, but it’s time to reconsider if it really is optimal in a time ofhigh stress among students and educators. A growing number of school districts are trying out...

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