Perspective – The Black and White

Ten days of silence: Allison Hayes retreats to Thailand, practices meditation

By Holly Adams | October 10, 2019

It’s 4 a.m. in the remote forests of Southern Thailand. A bell rings and science teacher Allison Hayes wakes up for a session of early morning meditation. After, she heads to a sun-rise yoga session, and then a traditional vegetarian Thai breakfast. Aside from meals, Hayes meditates until 9:30 p.m., when she goes to sleep. The next day, at 4 a.m., the bell rings again and Hayes wakes up and does...

Perspective- News

The climate strike in photos

By Chloe Lesser

September 23, 2019

Thousands of students from across the D.C. area gathered at the Capitol for the youth-led global climate strike Sept. 20. Protesters striking in front of the Capitol Building...

The Women’s March in photos

January 21, 2019

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Ed. - Features

ESOL program fosters community, friendships

By Clara Koritz Hawkes and Hirari Sato

May 29, 2019

Come fifth and sixth period, when most classrooms empty for lunch periods, the ESOL rooms are filled with commotion. In one corner of A334, students are working away at assignments,...

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Perspective - Opinion

Whitman: In the wake of Monday’s attack, stop suppressing and start reflecting

By Editorial Board

September 20, 2019

On Monday, two announcements told us to stay in our classrooms regardless of any bells. Then, a fire alarm sounded. Eventually, the events were reconciled—but in the meantime,...

What I learned from writing about affirmative action

March 12, 2019

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