Opinions
Here writers can share their opinions on any local, CA community, or global events“Don’t Say Gay” Bill
On March 8, Florida’s Senate passed the Parental Rights in Education Bill, more commonly known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, a title that has caused...
One Year Later: Looking Back on “Sexual Assault Awareness at CA”
When I first saw Darley Boit’s ’21 Centipede article in the work-in-progress folders of last year’s May issue, I did not know what to think. In my...
A Love Letter to Figure Skating: Kamila Deserves Better, and International Sports Needs to Wake Up
Last month, the Winter Olympics happened, and figure skating Twitter promptly exploded. Called by some a tragedy and by others an embarrassment, the...
My Experience on a Semester Away
Last semester, instead of beginning my junior year at Concord Academy, I drove three hours north to join the Chewonki Maine Coast Semester Program’s...
Should We Celebrate Presidents’ Day?
Most people know Presidents’ Day as a day off when students do not go to school and most of the professional world is shut down. Everyone enjoys a...
The Best Pizza in Concord
While we all know and love the food that the wonderful Stu-Fac provides for us here at Concord Academy, sometimes, you just want pizza. And in...
Inflation in the US: Why is your coffee more expensive?
What happens when you add a mix of a global pandemic, political tension, and a sprinkle of bad management to a capitalist economy that relies on the...
Right-Wing Media Reporting on Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Recently, there has been a growing concern around the world of Russia’s aggressive plans to potentially invade Ukraine, a former Soviet republic....
Blind in the Mind’s Eye: A Personal Journey With Aphantasia, or “Y’all Can Do That?!”
When I close my eyes, darkness prevails. No matter how hard I try, I cannot see my mom’s face. I cannot even see a flash of color. I cannot visually...
Celebrating the Lunar New Year Away from Home
This being my first year studying abroad, I am no stranger to homesickness or the constant reminder that I am 7,286 miles away from my hometown...
The Metaverse Might Change Everything, But for Many, It Will Make Life No Better
More than two months ago, US-based mega-corporation Meta Platforms Inc., formerly known as Facebook, announced its name change to Meta while...
Omicron and Our Dangerous Return to School
Having talked to many of my peers about their fears relating to COVID, a response I have heard often is “I’m not really worried about getting COVID...
The Unethical Mining of Wellness Crystals
In recent years, the rise in the wellness industry’s metaphysical crystal market has caused many to raise concerns with these crystals’ ties to...
Marvel’s Portrayal of Women
Marvel studio’s Endgame is perhaps one of the most commercially successful films of all time. It was the ultimate battle, the gathering of all the...
Michelle Wu Elected Mayor Of Boston
This election day marked another step forward for diversity in American politics. Abdullah Hammoud became the first Muslim mayor of Dearborn,...
Should We Hold Zoom Classes on Snow Days?
The transition to virtual learning saw many changes, the biggest one being the use of the app Zoom to conduct classes. No matter where students and...
Mexican Electricity Bill Endangering US-Mexico Relationships
The proposals of a new electrical bill in Mexico endangers the long-lasting relationship between Mexico and the United States. Both Joe Biden and...
COVID Supply Chains and Fast Fashion
Left in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, disruption to global supply chains caused delayed delivery of foreign-made goods. Over 114 million people...