Economics Shouldn’t Just be for Seniors
On a chilly October night, days before the United States presidential election, I was discussing the upcoming election with a fellow editor in the Scroll room. Since I had watched…
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In-Press Debate: How Should We Teach History?
Every four-year Deerfield student takes at least two years of history before they graduate. History, the study of the past, shapes our understanding of the events that have come before…
Why You Should Eat Less Meat
The overconsumption of meat is a threat to the welfare of animals, the Earth, and our health. Vegetarians and vegans are not “overreacting” about the inhumane nature of the meat…
Trump Can’t Change Our Democracy. But He Can Create an Oligarchy.
President Donald Trump’s ongoing support of our country’s tech moguls has turned many concerned Americans toward a particular word: oligarchy. But, what does it mean? According to the Oxford Languages…
Sustaining the Spirit: Protecting Heritage in a Changing World
In Fujian, my hometown, the tea culture is an iconic heritage. During my visits to Fujian, I encountered countless tea plantations featuring various kinds of tea. Standing on the mountains,…
Sustainability Alternatives at Belmont Hill
As the importance of fixing the issues of climate change in the world increases, it becomes imperative that Belmont Hill implement new sustainable practices. With climate change posing an urgent…
Derek Meyer’s Belmont Hill Exchange Experience
Traveling overseas to a foreign country is one of the largest endeavors that a teenager can perform. When I landed at the Boston airport, I had little idea what was…
Political Diversity at Belmont Hill is Good
As the presidential election in November approaches, the Belmont Hill community will inevitably start having more and more discussions about the two candidates and their policy platforms. However, in the…
Why Fiscal Policy in China is Broken
With the 2024 presidential election around the corner, looming economic issues of the housing crisis, unemployment, high inflation, and a large federal budget deficit are top voting issues for many…
Dana Hall should be more active about introducing traditions
Traditions have always been a huge part of Dana Hall, and it is something that many students learn to love and enjoy over their high school years. However, new students…