This year, our school hallway got a little more global with the arrival of Jessie, a junior from Australia!  Jessie grew up in Kingston, a suburb in Canberra, ACT. It’s a place where the city and nature can coexist. “Walking trails, lakes, and parks are always filled with children and adults....

It's that time of year! Old and new Christmas drinks hit the Starbucks menu. These drinks are adored worldwide. Along with the drinks, comes new festive foods that will put you in the Christmas spirit. TEC presents the explanation that will help you choose your Christmas special: Peppermint Mocha: The...

Shutdowns aren’t uncommon in U.S. history. To date, there have been five shutdowns. Under the antideficiency act passed in 1884: all government spending must have the approval of Congress.  A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass a funding legislation with the president to start the...

One of the most common questions people ask me is “What’s your favorite country you’ve been to?” Growing up a diplomat’s daughter, I've travelled to many countries, having being fortunate enough to experience many cultures in many different regions. From the United States to Gambia, Gambia...

Clubs: The Literary Magazine will meet after school TODAY at 2:30 in room 218 with Miss Baichan. The stock market club will meet to trade TOMORROW at 2:30 in room 114 with Mrs. McMullan. The internship club will meet on Thursday, December 4th after school in room 114 to discuss resumes and sign up...

Pop-artist Sabrina Carpenter brought her Short n’ Sweet Tour to Madison Square Garden. Selling out five-nights at MSG. Fashion editor Sophia Marullo and I attended the fourth night–the special Short n’ Spooky Halloween show. Where fans filled the arena in costumes– joining in on the Halloween...