I disguised as AI so men would finally respect me
As a woman, it’s hard to be surrounded by men — especially in academic environments — where you’re constantly underrepresented and looked over as a serious member of the conversation. … Read More
Author: Selener Gomez
5 reasons why you shouldn’t claim to live in DC if you don’t live in DC
One thing all students in the Whitman area love doing in their free time is saying that they’re from “DC,” especially putting the two letters in their Instagram bio to … Read More
Aww, not you too! “Chester Cheetah” of Frito-Lay makes antisemitic comments
In some disappointing news, The Rutabaga has found that “Chester Cheetah,” best known for his appearances in Frito-Lay commercials and chip branding, has made several antisemitic comments in the past … Read More
Six more weeks of winter? Yeah, right: Turns out Phil the Groundhog is a lying snake
On Groundhog’s Day, the US —especially the East Coast — was disappointed to learn, according to a little groundhog, that we would be having six more weeks of winter instead … Read More
Senior Stunner superlative canceled due to “abnormally ugly senior class”
The senior superlative nominations are out and it has Whitman’s entire senior class buzzing. But, everyone has realized that an important part of the superlatives went missing: the “senior stunner” … Read More
Throwing my computer in a river: How I prioritized my mental health
Winter time marks the era of stress, depression, and just generally feeling like absolute shit. Well, instead of your other numerous attempts to get therapy, manage your schedule, or seek … Read More
Does wearing a jacket in the winter make you gay? These four teenage boys say yes
It’s getting cold outside in Maryland – which means it’s time to start wearing jackets to school. While we’ve had a warm front this past week, we’ve interviewed almost every … Read More
Alumni: Stop visiting your old high school
The holiday season brings many beautiful things: colorful lights, delicious treats, and family reunions. One thing many forget about until a 19 or 20-year-old comes into your high school classroom … Read More
It’s time to stop listening to music and go to therapy
Today’s release of Spotify Wrapped comes with every person on Instagram posting their statistics of their most listened to artists. The music that people listen to makes it clear that … Read More
I LIVED IT: Jeff Bezos gave me all of his money
This morning, I saw a headline that Amazon CEO and total hottie Jeff Bezos said he would give away most of his massive fortune during his lifetime, and I immediately … Read More