By Elie Dessart As the school year winds down, the realization that high school is coming to an end brings a variety of emotions – gratefulness for the people I’ve met along the way, sadness to … [Read more...]
Inside the Mind of a Teen: Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Hopeful
By Ellie Dessart When news of COVID-19 first broke a few months ago, no one expected it to explode here in the United States, let alone our Westchester community. With each passing day, … [Read more...]
Inside the Mind of a Teen: What Colleges Must Do in the Wake of the Lawrence Ray Case
By Ellie Dessart News of Lawrence (Larry) Ray’s arrest recently broke following the federal investigation into claims of a cult that originated at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville. Ray, … [Read more...]
Inside the Mind of a Teen: Forget Free Tuition or Debt Forgiveness, Rein in College Costs
By Ellie Dessart At the recent Democratic presidential debate held in Des Moines, Iowa, viewers witnessed the ongoing argument about free college. In particular, Mayor Pete Buttigieg … [Read more...]
Inside the Mind of a Teen: ‘Tis the Season for Ugly Holiday Sweaters
By Ellie Dessart The days are growing colder, the sun sets early and we have already witnessed some snow waltzing around in the leaden sky. As the great Eddard Stark of “Game of Thrones” would … [Read more...]
Inside the Mind of a Teen: Taking the Time to Slow Down in a Fast-Paced World
By Ellie Dessart We were welcomed by the all-too-familiar aroma – a heavenly mix of fresh rye bread, roast beef and smoky bacon – and the usual lunchtime clamor. It was 12:50 p.m. on a … [Read more...]
Inside the Mind of a Teen: Loading Up on AP Courses to Pad Transcript is Counterproductive
By Ellie Dessart We’re about six weeks into the school year and seniors are already struggling with severe cases of “senioritis,” a lack of motivation and effort by students in their final year … [Read more...]