Easter Activities That Will Turn Back Time: IMSA Edition
When we say “Easter,” we usually think of fluffy bunny costumes, those (weird) colorful plastic eggs, and endless sweet treats like chocolate and marshmallows. As we grow older, though, we…
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New Ice Cream Machine Hits Lexington
On Thursday, March 30th, 2023, the greatest addition since the spice rack hit the Lexington food line: a soft serve ice cream machine. Complete with both caramel and chocolate sauce,…
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…
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…
Taking Control of Your Narrative
This article is guest authored by Sukanya Ghosh (’24). An impromptu stress mod. Taking a mental health day. Skipping class. Anything to escape the pressures of a relentless and punishing…