Hey y’all, Whew. What a third trimester we have had already, and it’s barely even begun. This issue was originally intended to be in print. Unfortunately, due to complications and school cancellations due to the coronavirus, we’ve had to modify our publishing schedule. It was a difficult decision for all of us, which is why… Read More Letter from the Editor
The long-awaited venture promises coffee, snacks, and entrepreneurship opportunities. By Mary Esposito ‘21 With the beginning of a new decade, Cary Academy welcomes the launch of the long awaited café, a welcoming space committed to fostering collaboration, creativity and productivity. Located in the library, it will… Read More New cafe will offer students more than just food
“What’s Happening Today?” offers an unexpected escape into humor and philosophy. By Sydney Nguyen ’20 and Will Aarons ‘20 In a world occupied by social media behemoths, Skype for Business, a corporation-focused communication tool, can seem overshadowed by leviathans like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat. But necessity is the mother of invention, and… Read More Opinion: Skype statuses are a young intellectual’s soapbox
Junior McKay Lucas walks you through some common problems. By McKay Lucas ‘21 As the trimester comes to an end, we look forward to a much needed… Read More Advice column: course selection, sleep, prom
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By Sam Dietrich ’20
Graduation isn’t a one-off event. Two seniors explain the stepping stones. By Sydney Nguyen ’20 & Will Aarons ’20 People think of “graduation” as a one-off event, as a change that precipitates with the turn of a tassel. … Read More To cure your senioritis, remember these 20 micro-graduations
The profound comedy asks us what we owe to each other. By Claire Ferris ’21 Widely welcomed as a reprieve from the arduous… Read More What The Good Place can really teach us about life
From Zug, Switzerland to Washington, D.C. to Kansas City, Missouri, students went everywhere T2. By Cate Pitterle ’20 Highlighting their academic work with unforgettable experiential learning, three groups of students traveled outside NC borders last trimester—and some even got to hear… Read More “Gravitas and history”: students take trips of a lifetime
Service’s new structure lets students find their volunteer passions. By Sara Martin ’22 Snowflakes hung from the ceiling as colorful lights brightened the dark… Read More Delta adapts to life after Beta and Key
We all know the movie. But do we know the musical? By… Read More Review: Cult classic Mean Girls has no limit at DPAC
Boys finish second in another strong showing at NCISAAs. By Erin Singleton ’20 Since their starts, the Varsity Girls and Boys Swimming teams have been among the most dominant programs in… Read More Girls varsity swimmers win state champs
Members of the team picked up awards in the NCISAA State Tournament. By Cate Pitterle ’20 Grant Scotto (’20) got off the mat after winning… Read More Underclassman wrestlers step up as seniors leave legacy
But most of all, the outlook looks bleak for fair play. By Loren Troan ’20 Another important Super Tuesday primary just occurred — the NC Senate primary. The incumbent Republican Senator Thom Tillis is up… Read More Opinion: Tillis looks increasingly vulnerable in NC Senate race
The 2020 race shows our desperate need to value diverse perspectives. By Claire Ferris ’21 Wild insults. Flaming accusations. Backhanded compliments. The occasional praise. These were some of the many factors that contributed to the fascinating spectacle of the 9th… Read More Opinion: After contentious Democratic debates, an increasingly divided world
