Opinions

Interchanging Lenses

Have you ever been in a situation where you are faced with doing something you wouldn’t be the first to volunteer for, but everyone is expecting you to do it? …


Climate Change: Pessimism or Optimism

As the threat of catastrophic climate change looms closer, scientists and environmental activists are developing vastly different social solutions to the problem. Every day, the pressure on climate scientists rises…


Competition at IMSA

When you hear the “Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy,” there are a few things that stand out to you. Math. Science. Well, duh. When learning more about the school, there…


Form Your Own Opinions

The recent events involving Ahmed Mohamed and a supposed bomb threat have raised some pretty significant questions regarding Islamophobia in America. Everyone’s heard the media-encouraged story about the 14 year…


Racial Profiling at IMSA

This article was a collaborative effort between the Opinions section team and various other IMSA students. In light of Ahmed’s recent situation, I have recently thought a great deal about…


From Sophomore to Junior Year

I recall beginning my sophomore year at IMSA nervous and excited as ever and unsure as to what the coming year would bring. I remember feeling as though my life…