Holiday Classics
Winter break would not be complete without the jovial spirit brought by Christmas movies. After all, what better way to spend a subzero evening than to cozy up with a cup…
Articles by Jodie Meng
5 Events in Chicago for Your Winter Break
The last few weeks before winter break are the longest. Teachers pile up on the end-of-semester projects, the weather becomes bitter, and finals week looms over the end of December…
11 Free Apps for the Stressed-Out Student
Blocking Online Distractions Cold Turkey increases productivity by temporarily blocking apps on your phone or computer. You can schedule a period of time to blocking sites or block until reach…
Sodexo vs. Fast Food Chains: Which is Healthier?
At my required physical examination before the beginning of sophomore year, my doctor cautioned me about staying healthy at my new school. “Choose nutritious options at mealtime,” I remember her…
Sleep Deprivation: Teacher Perspectives
The night before problem sets are due, a junior sends a message in the class group chat. “How much time do you think it’ll take to start the problem set?”…
How the Gender-Neutral Bathroom will Affect IMSA’s Transgender Community
After last Thursday, students walking by the TV Pit may be greeted with a surprising sight: a newly constructed gender-neutral bathroom next to the men’s and women’s bathrooms. Amid controversial…