Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and Student Loans
On November 2nd, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts, a tax reform bill, was introduced to Congress. The bill is meant to change tax policy in numerous ways, including changing…
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Coping With College Apps: A Senior Status Update
On November 1, IMSA seniors scrambled to submit their college applications for Early Action and Early Decision schools. For many students, this was first large set of applications of the…
Gender Roles in College Admissions
As my Facebook feed overflows with news of my classmates’ college acceptances, I simultaneously hear whispers crediting their success to the fact they are female. Then, there are others heavily criticizing those…
STEM vs. Arts Majors: Questions for the Class of 2017
IMSA is a STEM school for gifted students. After spending three years at an institution which fosters ability in math and science, it’s safe to assume that students are more likely…
A Look Into Rape Culture and Its Deep Roots
A subtle advocate of detrimental behaviors and attitudes, aspects of rape culture have been rooted in the crooks and crevices of U.S. media, education, and lifestyle for decades. This week…
Why Some Are Against Going to College
We’ve all been told since we were young students that going to college would help us achieve success in life. Our parents and teachers constantly forced the idea of college…