Opening The Door for Discussion: Security Town Hall Meetings
A recent town hall meeting invited all students to participate in a discussion about security and the future of campus safety. If you were unable to attend, The Acronym has…
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Student Opinions on High Commitment Leadership Regulations
As a school boasting over 60 clubs, IMSA prides itself on providing students with a diverse range of extracurriculars. However, concerns have been voiced regarding club leadership. In the Fall…
IMSA as a Downstater
I remember thinking, when I first heard of IMSA, that the school was a skyscraper right smack dab in the middle of downtown Chicago. My friend would tell me about…
A Look In The Mirror: Body Image on IMSA’s Campus
As members of a society entrenched in social media’s unrealistic imagery and expectations, high school students are surrounded by messages regarding various aspects of their lives, in particular, body image….
Surviving IMSA: An Insight Into The Real Student Experience
This article was guest authored by Sarah Ramos (’24). I want you to take a step back for a moment. Stop what you’re doing, breathe, and reflect on your actions…
The Effectiveness of Mental Health Days and Stress Mods
As a rigorous math and science institute, IMSA gives off the impression that its students are constantly working themselves to exhaustion. For a lot of students, this is reality. Since…