By VICTORIA CHANDRA, senior There is a massive problem today among technology users, who constitute a majority of the population: the demand for instant gratification, granted by electronic devices, is slowly tearing away at the fabric of our society. Our attention spans last for 0.1 seconds before we turn to other distractions—oh, look at that … Continue reading →

By SHRUTI KUMTA JP Stevens High School: Also known as the “Home of the Hawks,” stray geese, and decapitated owls. Observing our school’s affinity for exotic animals and its very appropriate school colors (green and gold), we can conclude, as singer-songwriter Randy Newman would say, “it’s a jungle out there.” For an outsider, this may … Continue reading →

By MONICA BEISPIEL Should I be concerned about being politically correct? There is a painfully simple answer to this question: no. There is no need for me to explain this answer to anyone who has any concept of what it means to be American, but I suppose I will proceed with this explanation for those … Continue reading →

By KYLEN BAO Three years ago, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimated that sea levels could rise 7 to 23 inches by the end of the century. This change in sea level is just the tip of the global warming iceberg. (Following these estimates, scientists predict that many significant territories, including Florida and … Continue reading →

By CATHY DAICHANG The Gertrude Hawk Chocolate selling industry is experiencing a plateau in sales, with profits remaining consistent with last year’s figures. This business has a customer base in the JP-munchies sector of the community, specializing in the sweet-tooth, breakfast-replacement, and after-school-craving markets. The target consumer is the student overflowing with desperation and one … Continue reading →