By KRISHNAVENI TADI, freshman Upperclassmen. Even as they scorn their younger and less experienced counterparts, they are nevertheless revered as carriers of invaluable and otherwise unattainable wisdom regarding classes, teachers, and the other unwritten rules of high school. They need only open their mouth and in a matter of seconds, they will be swarmed by … Continue reading
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Rethinking Our Reasons
By HELENA WU, sophomore When was the last time you came home inspired by a world history lesson, wanting to further research life during the French Revolution? How many times have you talked with friends about exciting new studies regarding the evolution of the Calvin cycle discussed in biology class? While such enthusiasm and industry … Continue reading
You Know You Go To JPS When…
By ANDREW YE, senior, RACHEL DIAO, junior, SRIDHAR SRIRAM, junior, and CLAIRE PAN, sophomore …parents try their best to inconspicuously take photos of the list of honor roll students in the lobby. …the Chemis-tree has been in JP longer than most teachers. …you have a newfound respect for the science department after Halloween. …on the … Continue reading
Memoirs of a Short Person
By SHERILYN MORSE, senior I’ve been short for as long as I can remember. I come from a pretty short family. We’re not a bunch of lawn gnomes or anything, just slightly vertically challenged. With my genetics, I had little hope that I would grow taller. But still, I faithfully drank milk every day and … Continue reading
Guys Don’t Have It Easy
By TANYA BALARAJU, senior Girls have a fair share of first world problems. The occasional rain shower may prevent droughts and famines, but the crimes it commits against long, meticulously styled hair will forever remain unforgivable. When it comes to stereotypes, girls are constantly trying to walk the fine line between extremes like “having no … Continue reading