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“Self Control by Frank Ocean and Why I Hate It” by Sadie Kim ’22

Posted on April 12, 2022 by ibecker24

“I love Frank Ocean, more than you might be able to understand. He can verbalize so many emotions that I didn’t even know that I had… However, upon listening to “Self Control” by my friend Frank, I felt a deep anger rise inside of me…” Continue reading →

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“Loosing Teeth,” a personal essay by Sadie Kim ’22

Posted on March 3, 2022 by ibecker24

“Throughout my entire childhood, one of the things I feared most was losing teeth. I don’t think it is uncommon for children to dislike the idea of losing teeth…” Continue reading →

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“Pandemic Puppies” by Lily Sternlieb ’24

Posted on January 26, 2021 by azhou22

Read freshman Lily Sternlieb’s touching reflection on the events that strengthened the connections within her neighborhood. Pandemic Puppies We used to have block parties. Kids rode scooters clumsily up and down the streets, their rusty wheels creating more sparks than … Continue reading →

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Personal Essay by Anonymous

Posted on December 16, 2020 by jzhou21

Enjoy this touching anonymous essay reflecting on memories of the author’s grandfather. Ghost My grandfather seemed like a ghost to me. I never got to know him, he was seen around the house but he wouldn’t talk much, most of … Continue reading →

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“The Ghost of Sugar and Stories” by Dina Drogin ’23

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Stella Gilbert

In “The Ghost of Sugar and Stories,” Dina Drogin ’23 writes a compelling and poignant reflection on baking with her grandmother. Every Friday after school, I would ride my bike to my grandmother’s house. I had a reserved seat at … Continue reading →

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“To All the Movies I’ve Loved Before,” essay by Antonia Park ’18

Posted on October 9, 2019 by jparadis20

To All the Movies I’ve Loved Before: The Importance of Representation in Hollywood  by Antonia Park ‘18 The following essay is from an October 8, 2018 post on Antonia’s personal blog, Tonzy’s World. You can read more of her work … Continue reading →

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