By Beatriz

Beatriz Lindemann ’25 and Antonia Pinnar ’25 • February 26, 2024 For many years, the ultimate goal of many hard working and competitive high school students was to attend a top 20 university. However, since the October 7th attacks on Israel, many Jewish students no longer feel safe or welcome attending these prestigious institutions. Amidst student complaints about escalating […]

When I first heard the shrieks, I was in line to buy a set of pajamas at Victoria’s Secret with my nanny and godmother, Lizette. Then, suddenly, a stampede of people ran through the store. “Get down!” someone screamed. “We heard gunshots!” a woman yelled. I dropped to the floor and grabbed Lizette’s hand. “¿Qué […]

On Thursday, March 9, 2023, The Pérez Art Museum opened its newest exhibit, “Love is Calling” by artist Yayoi Kusama. Kusama, known globally as an icon of contemporary art, works with various media such as sculpture, painting, performance, electronic art, and poetry. Kusama is most known for her signature use of polka dots. She believes polka […]

On July 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States of America overturned Roe v. Wade, a 1973 case that declared the constitutional right to an abortion within an American’s right to privacy under the Fourteenth Amendment. President Trump’s decision to appoint three Supreme Court justices, all of whom were raised Catholic, undeniably played a […]

What is staying alive?To have the perfect balance of comfort and fear.What is it to know?To know the secrets have been hidden no longer.To know, they are all inside of you now.You are capable of letting whatever you know slip out.Though once you know, you know.What is it to believe?To believe is to know in […]

I am always proud when Beatriz’ stories get published. I don’t remember reading this one before she submitted it, but it is particularly poignant in today’s lockdown world. Check out the story at Skippingstones.org. https://www.skippingstones.org/wp/2021/02/22/why-i-need-my-cell-phone/