Four years ago, Country Day’s Spanish teacher Alvaro Garcia uprooted his life in Spain, in part, for love. In 2018, Garcia traveled to Madison, Wisconsin, to better his English and pursue a Ph.D. There, he met Dr. Rima Rahal, an…
If you recognize Country Day’s new high school history teacher, Christopher Arns, you may have seen him on “Jeopardy!” on July 15. He didn’t win, but he has brought his knack for trivia to Country Day, along with more than…
Anti-vaxxers argue that vaccine mandates defy their rights to individual liberty, and yet, in Jacobson v. Massachusetts court case of 1905, the Supreme Court determined that vaccine mandates do, in fact, fall within the state’s power to protect the public…
The timeless Dreamworks classic, “Kung Fu Panda,” is a must watch for all audiences alike. Suited for both kids and adults, “Kung Fu Panda” is my family’s go-to entertainment for movie nights, taking the crown as one of my favorite…
Like most films produced by Studio Ghibli, “My Neighbor Totoro” is a classic from my childhood that I would be content rewatching anytime. The acclaimed film follows sisters Satsuki and Mei Kusakabe. They are moving into an old country home…
Pixar’s “Cars” wasn’t a groundbreaking movie like it’s predecessors “Toy Story,” “Monsters Inc.,” “Finding Nemo” or “The Incredibles.” Still, it earned a respectable 74% on Rotten Tomatoes, and many people — myself included — consider “Cars” to be one of…
Blocky letters fade in and out as the camera pans through a dense South American landscape, revealing a caravan of three with eyes flickering with desperation — all except one. Our titular character clad in shades of brown topped with…
With the responsibilities of schoolwork and the ever-growing presence of social media, setting aside time for sleeping has never been more prevalent in high school students at SCDS. In a poll sent out to the high school, the average screen…
Schoolwork is a major factor in the amount of sleep students get, especially when large tests and finals are looming on the horizon. Senior Hayden Boersma knows this all too well. He often finds himself staying up to catch up…
So, how can you ensure you get enough sleep? Good sleep hygiene is key, Dhawan said. Lastly, to avoid stress, it’s recommended to do deep breathing exercises before bed and avoid social media, Dhawan said. Reynolds suggested creating a ritual…
