“College does not define who you are.” “Where you go is not who you’ll really be.” As doubtful as these phrases may sound to students striving to attend the most prestigious colleges, it really is worthwhile considering the extent of influence college has on our lives. Distinguished graduate schools and well-paying jobs nowadays seem to…
Author: Jenny Huh
Jenny Huh, Grade 10
Chadwick School
Editor’s Column: The Need to Learn from History
From the Holocaust during World War II to the 9/11 terrorist attacks of 2001, mass murders by men targeting other men have been prevalent throughout history. While these are only two of the gargantuan murders that reached an end, we are still at risk of such atrocities today. Genocide Watch, for example, has issued…
Editor’s Column Does Tutoring Actually Improve College Applications?
At a time in which where you go determines who you will be and the quality of colleges is determined by their shockingly low admissions rates, all, if not most, students strive to appeal themselves as best they can on college applications. Whether through extracurriculars such as sports and community service or through leadership positions,…
Editor’s Column A Happier, More Protected Life for Animals
Experiments on live animals have been common throughout the history of biomedical research. As science advanced throughout the years, however, animals endured increasingly painful tests. According to Cruelty Free International, rats, rabbits, cats, dogs, and numerous other species have genes deleted or inserted and are forced to inhale or eat substances. Chemicals are also rubbed…
Editor’s Column The (Preventable) Perils of Teenage Driving
According to My California Permit, driving is a privilege, not a right. Controlling an automobile is an opportunity earned through merit of achievement, and all drivers are expected to remember this life-deciding responsibility at all times. While laws vary by state, those who are 14-16 years old can get a learner’s permit and those who…
Editor’s Column: The Consequential Effects of Dessert
Desserts come after a filling, delicious meal. Always. That’s the tradition in global cuisines: you feel as if your stomach is about to explode and yet, you must eat those post-meal sweets. While such cupcakes, brownies, lollipops, coffees, and more satisfy the consumer and offer an enjoyable end to the night, these delights actually pose…
Temporary Bans on “Yulin” Are not the End
Since 2010, Yulin, the annual dog eating festival in the province of Guangxi, China, has taken place. As a result of this relatively new tradition that is known to hold no religious or ceremonial value, more than 10,000-15,000 dogs are slaughtered each year. While the consumption of these animals has not been uncommon in places…
How Animals Can Predict Earthquakes
Have you ever wondered how people could predict earthquakes? How we can prevent lives from being lost? Although we don’t have exact ways to predict earthquakes, there have been many ideas. One widely accepted and proven theory is that animals may show insight in doing so. “I was always scared that scientists couldn’t accurately predict…
Chadwick Sophomores Trek On Outdoor Ed!
From August 29th to September 2nd of 2016, Chadwick School sophomores spent their last week of summer in a unique way. With course locations varying from the Golden Trout Wilderness, John Muir Wilderness, Dinkey Lakes, the San Gorgonio Wilderness, and the San Jacinto Wilderness, eight groups of students each experienced a different way of exploring…
Driving Animals to Their Deaths
According to a study conducted by Culture Change, a total of more than 400 million innocent street animals are killed by motorists annually in the U.S., while each day, approximately 190 million motor vehicles are on the road and more than 1 million animals are hit by these vehicles.Although the victims vary from mammals to…