Dear Reader, Congratulations on making it through the first ever semester at CA! As we noted in September, a lot of things this year won’t look the same – but we hope The Campitor can remain a comforting point of consistency as the CA community looks to 2021 for new opportunities and an abundance of… Read More Letter from the Editors
In a year full of uncertainty, it’s hard to say when we can spark some holiday cheer. By Emma Esposito ’23 Every year, I hear my mom say the same thing. “Why are there Christmas decorations, it’s not even Thanksgiving!”-Merm. Seeing Christmas trees up as early as October, I hear friends scoff and talk of… Read More Opinion: When does the Christmas season really begin?
Brooke Wu details the intersection of talent and hard work. By Brooke Wu ’23 Maybe my title seems depressing, but in truth, I believe that most people have probably compared themselves to a mere infant who is incredibly talented at something. I have seen my friends who are passionate about their hobbies such as drawing… Read More Why you shouldn’t be jealous of child prodigies
Why we don’t need to wait until January 1 to start anew By Isabel Chang ’24 Click, clack. Click, clack. Nope, nope, nope. The bright, multicolored arrow pointing into the snack aisle is anything but blind to my eyes as I continue the arduous trek towards the produce aisle, my wheels slowing down as I… Read More How we should really value New Year’s resolutions
At the end of a tumultuous year, a senior shares her thoughts. By Claire Ferris ’21 For the class of 2021, it’s December of our senior year, and one word hums about the air: college. I have tried fervently to claw my way away from the perils of college applications. Procrastination quickly went from a… Read More Thoughts on the college process in 2020
Every family has their own beloved recipes – here are a few more to try! By Lily Bastin ’23 The first things that come to my mind when someone mentions the holiday season are spending time with family, cold weather, and, of course, cooking delicious food! The thing that I love about cooking during the… Read More Fun holiday recipes for you and your family
What COVID-induced economic volatility means for the U.S. By Ella Gupta ’23 The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered an unprecedented health and economic crisis. While the stock market has shattered records and the net worth of U.S. households has peaked, economic inequality is worsening and Congress has failed to pass stimulus packages that will help tens… Read More A Tale of Two Economies
By McKay Lucas ’21 About a week ago, Claire and I were walking out of Ms. Maloy’s environmental science classroom on an unusually warm December day. After we had finished excitedly congratulating ourselves on our recent issue, Claire casually said, “so we’ll get the next edition in by this upcoming week, right?” I laughed at… Read More The Campitor: Wrapped
