The morning of November 6 was gloomy, the usual lively music and happy greetings evidently absent. No casual banter between middle school students filled the air. Instead, as students trickled into...
“Rubes! Let’s watch a movie!” my dad calls out. It’s a familiar summon that echoes in my home as my dad pulls me from friends, phone calls, and homework. Focused, I call back, “Dad, I have homework.”...
On May 6th, the middle school gathered for its usual morning meeting when Ms. Farrell Heydorff, the Lower and Middle School Dean of Student Activities, announced that students needed to redo part of...
A few months ago at the 7th grade dance, I noticed a group of boys huddled around the pull-up bar, showing off and competing with each other to see who could do the most pull-ups. Most of them gave up...
On Monday, January 8, 8th grade students met in the Mudd Pit for a deep dive into the criminal justice system with guest speaker and criminal justice lawyer Mr. Mark Mermelstein.
8th Grade History Teacher...
On a hectic Wednesday morning, I made my way across Herrick Quad and towards the crowded library where the celebration of life for Anna Bondoc, my sixth-grade English teacher, would be taking place. I...
You’re never going to believe what I did a couple weeks ago. I can barely believe it myself. I tried out for the middle school soccer team. It was definitely a spur of the moment thing. I had heard the...
On November 15, Director of Lower and Middle School Dr. Zanita Kelly hosted a lunch time talk for middle schoolers to discuss the war in Gaza. Middle school students and teachers trickled into Mudd.
Most...
It’s a Sunday afternoon, and I wander into my house attempting to escape the September heat as my eye wanders to the TV screen. The first video shot of Taylor Swift cheering on her new boyfriend, Kansas...
This past weekend, on November 11, the country observed Veterans Day, honoring all those who have selflessly served in the United States military. This year’s celebration of Veterans Day is particularly...
