Effectiveness of Political Discussion Club
Especially in failure, there are important lessons to learn. This was certainly the case with Blue Club and Red Club, which have now combined into the much more successful and…
Indresh Chandel
Should the Driving Age be Raised to 18?
For the first time, the streets of Belmont have seen drivers in the graduating class of 2028. And, as a Form IV student, it is fascinating to see my peers…
DOTI: The SAT or The ACT?
As high school students look toward the application process, one of the most important components is their standardized test scores. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges have begun reinstating the standardized…
Is Disney Evil?
Is Disney evil? Yeah, I am talking about that Disney, The Walt Disney Company. The same Disney that has theme parks all over the world, created countless iconic childhood characters,…
Get Cozy with Starbucks Holiday Drinks and Treats
Halloween is over, signaling what many see as the start of the festive season, a time to return to beloved Christmas music and winter traditions. In perfect timing for this…
Hallmark Movies Return to Warm Hearts Early This Holiday Season
Despite it not yet being December, or what most people officially call “the Christmas season,” Hallmark movies are already back on television. The Hallmark Channel kicked off its annual “Countdown…
2025 Election: A Night of New Beginnings
In a time of political unrest and instability, Tuesday’s elections provided some much needed light with historic wins by women, democrats and more across the country. Voters’ attitudes about President…
Chicago Bulls Start Season Strong
The Chicago Bulls have come out of the first few games of the 2025-26 season with a pristine 5-1 record, previously 5-0. The last time the Chicago Bulls started the…
Hurricane Melissa: A Path of Destruction
Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm this year, swept through the Caribbean on the morning of October 28th. It primarily hit the southwestern coast of Jamaica before moving northwest to Cuba…
Tame Impala Brings the Deadbeat Tour to Chicago
Tame Impala, the psychedelic solo project of Kevin Parker, is back on the road presenting the new album: “Deadbeat.” Released in October, the album shows a turn towards electronic dance…