By Zela Maysmith The rapidly growing consumption of manufactured goods, natural resources, and single-use products is taking a heavy toll on today’s world, impacting not only waste output but also straining global economics. While the waste from quickly discarded items is piling up, over-consumption is becoming not only a fad, but a lifestyle choice for many.  With the rise of ‘fast’ fashion, the quickening of product life-spans, and the growing rate of consumption, global is

The United States has officially announced its withdrawal from the World Health Organization. U.S. officials were...

The afternoon of January 9th, our high school DECA team, the school’s competitive business club, left for a three-day conference...

I still remember the first time I saw Never Have I Ever. It was a muggy July night, and I was eleven years old, staying up much later than I should have been. I saw Devi Vishwakumar for the first time...

“I have had the most exhausting day,” Edith exclaimed, as she tossed her handbag to the side and threw her coat across a lonely ottoman...

The Advanced Applications in Biomedical Sciences students had a...

This year the G20 Summit took place from November 22nd to 23rd in Johannesburg, South Africa. For the first time ever, this conference took place on the Africa subcontinent. But what even is...

Zohran Mamdani has won the mayoral election for New York City; but what exactly does this mean...

By Palaksi Pagare The Varsity Volleyball Team finished its strong season in second place, with a record of 16 wins and 10 losses. Compared to last season, the team was able to communicate better on the court and play its roles more effectively. This year, the team earned six league awards—an impressive feat, as it’s a young team and this was its first year competing in the league. The First Team All-League awards went to Siddhi Sabnis (10th grade) and Riana Parish (10th grade

The JV Volleyball team ended their season on a high note with an outstanding victory against St. Abrahams. This win was especially significant as the team had lost to St. Abrahams earlier in the season. Their final win...

As they arrived at school at 6:20 a.m. in their navy blue suits, our HOSA students prepared for a long one-hour drive to...

As the first trimester drew to a close, the echoes of our students’ blood, sweat, and tears lingered in the air—a testament to the final exams they had just conquered. To celebrate...

Stratford Preparatory Blackford High School students hit the road for an exciting Southern California college tour, exploring an impressive lineup

Just this year,  Stratford Preparatory Blackford welcomed a new High School Dean of Students: Mr. David Clarke!  Q: What inspired you to become an educator...

Many of us are aware of climate change and its devastating consequences, however, what is often overlooked...

Acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol) is an over the counter drug used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain. It can be administered alone or together...

Legend has it that if you whisper ‘Taylor Swift’ three times in front of a mirror at midnight, you’ll be forced to watch an hour long video essay on the morality of a seemingly innocuous song lyric of hers. If you get through that...

By Emma Yu & Anna Tom HOSA’s Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser On October 8, SPB’s HOSA club held a fundraiser to raise awareness for breast cancer, as the issue is growing at a relatively quick rate. During this “Pink Out” day, HOSA sold donuts and educated students on issues with breast cancer and also gave out pins and bracelets which students proudly wore. Thanks to the support of students and teachers, HOSA generated over six hundred dollars in profit, all of which went

Although many of you might not be able to vote currently, you’ve probably heard about the advertisements or protests telling you to vote no or yes on Prop 50 and you may have even heard about Measure A. Though you...

By: Mansi Viswanath From chatbots that help with homework to programs that grade essays and generate personalized study plans, AI is becoming a powerful classroom tool – whether for the better or worse. As schools explore how to integrate AI responsibly, one thing is clear: the technology is reshaping education in ways no one can ignore. But how do the people at the front of the classroom really feel about this technology shift? To find out, I interviewed teachers from differ