Catching Up with IMSA’s Newest Educators: Dr. Buck and Ms. Diaz
We’re a month and a half into school. The sophomores are cruising through drama, the juniors are swarmed by tests, and the seniors are drenched in college apps—but what about…
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An Introduction to Algebra’s Universe
We use algebra constantly in our daily lives, yet most of us don’t know its roots. It originated in ancient Babylon because they found a way to solve linear and…
New Faculty Interview: Dr. Shawn Bailey
Walking into IMSA second semester, you may be surprised to see so many new faces! Whether you are walking past security, human resources, or into a classroom, there is a…
History Told Through Linguistics: Graphic Pejoratives in Written Chinese
The logographic nature of the Chinese written language creates unique situations in which the visual aspect of a word and its meaning is not necessarily attached to its spoken pronunciation. …
Celebrating Women in Film
In observance of Women’s History Month, The Acronym has decided to highlight prominent women in the film industry. According to The Celluloid Ceiling, of the top 100 grossing films in…
A History of the Lunar New Year
Every year, students learn choreography for traditional Asian dances in celebration of the Lunar New Year, arguably the most important holiday in many East Asian countries. Last Friday, the effort…