Donald Trump’s presidency is coming to an end. When I was 13 years old, I could not have imagined what that would have looked like: what four years of Trump would bring to America; yet, here I am on President-Elect Joe Biden’s Inauguration Day. At 13 years old, I didn’tRead More
Amid a global pandemic and protests, schools have begun closing their virtual doors as another school year ends. However, as conversations arise regarding online school returning in the fall, WordsWorth’s new Editor-in-Chief, Sam Bitman ’21, and now former Editor-in-Chief, Shelby Deibler ’20, share their thoughts and experiences with online learning.Read More
When will I be able to return my library books? Usually, this question has a concrete answer: two weeks, by the end of the month, or when you’re finished. But now, amidst COVID-19, this once simple question has been made much more complicated. Let’s take it back to Friday, MarchRead More
One week ago today was my last day in school for the foreseeable future. Getting ready to log on to virtual classes this morning, I found myself reflecting on that final day. What I found myself thinking of first was the Math Department’s celebration of Pi Day, and how anRead More
In Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak, high school freshman Melinda is sexually assaulted at a party over the summer. As the school year progresses and the story is told, readers witness Melinda’s downward spiral that resulted from her assault and the fact that she told no one. In recent weeks, weRead More
