By Colleen Nakhooda It’s never too late to have a happy childhood —Tom Robbins, Still Life with Woodpecker It’s never too late to have a happy childhood. That’s what they always say But as the clock ticks, And the larger hand moves minute by minute I find myself being dragged by the void of a…
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By Anna Zhang Blue is the most abstract color on the color wheel. Not only is it the most popular color in 10 countries, it is also the rarest color in nature. Look outside your window—do you see any blue plants? Blue animals? Doubtful. This is because most things in nature that appear blue are…
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By: Colleen N. and Abby M. Let’s start off by saying that for the first time since at least 2006, the Varsity Volleyball Blazers have won not one playoff game, but TWO—for the first time! We are both members of the team, Colleen being a sophomore and Abby as a freshman! Although these wins may…
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By: Meredith Stewart While waiting to be driven to swim practice by my mother, I was assigned the role of babysitter to my three-year-old brother, Will. I hate the heat; but on this summer day, the sun was beating down relentlessly on the black tar pavement of my driveway. My brother’s grey shirt which read…
Read MoreBy Cyan St. Clair Who was MLK? Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights activist during the 50s and 60s and Baptist minister. He was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia to Martin Luther King Sr. and Alberta Williams King. He was raised in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood which was one of…
Read MoreBy Zoe Nelson Have you ever posted a piece of misinformation on your Instagram story by accident? Used the wrong term to address someone? Said something that had good intentions but came out as ignorant? If there’s one thing that we’ve learned from political and social movements of the past, it’s that strength comes in…
Read MoreBy Perin Romano It’s hard to understand privilege when it’s all you have ever known. I grew up in a west-side suburb of Cleveland. With a 95% white population and my deposit down at the Catholic school on my street, my life and my understanding of my identity could have been drastically different. I can…
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By Stephanie Schloss and Suzanna Sleeth Valentine’s day is all about spending time with those that make you happy!! This year, Valentine’s Day falls on Monday, February 14th. Although we have school, the season for love can start early! Here are some ideas of what you can do with family, friends, or a significant other: …
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Hey babes, I’m back, but not for the usual Real Talk content you’re all used to. No, I’ve gotten bored with constant disappointment from the food items I review, so I’ve moved on to something even more soul crushing: figuring out why the Cleveland Browns have been so very mediocre this season, despite having a…
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Harry styles and Taylor Swift are,arguably, two of the most well known icons of our generation Harry and Taylor previously dated, and some of Taylor’s songs on 1989 are said to be about Harry Recently, a trend surged, whose side of the breakup would you take, painting Taylor as “mom” and Harry as “Dad”? So…
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By Suzanna Sleeth Hello HB!! Ever wondering about some new artists and songs to listen to? Well, I’ve created a list of artists and songs that are super fun and brand new to me. If you’ve already heard of some of these, you can use this as a refresh and a reminder of some great…
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Isla Rollinson The 2021 Met Gala was one of the biggest events of 2021. After a worldwide lockdown, it was exciting to see one of the biggest celebrity events up and running again. With the 2021 chairs being Timothée Chalamet, Amanda Gorman, Billie Eilish and Naomi Osaka, the Met Gala was ensured to be amazing.…
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HB IN RETROSPECT 