All posts by Ayo Awofeso

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: The Problems with Plastic

Recycling waste, such as plastics and paper materials, is exemplified as a surefire way to reduce waste that could otherwise end up in landfills or natural habitats. While this isn’t untrue, the process is a lot trickier than one might think. 

The Price of Journalism: News and Paywalls

The online world has opened a new venue for journalism to flourish. but where there is an opportunity to make money, it often comes at the cost of accessibility. In the modern world, what is the true price of online journalism?

Target to Trash: Sustainability in Fashion

A sweater is listed on H&M. In a day, H&M’s whole stock will be bought out and set for shipment. In a week, someone will receive this sweater and post pictures of their outfit online. In two more weeks, it will be donated, sitting beside similarly created clothing in a secondhand store. In another two weeks, it will be sitting in a landfill, among thousands of clothing items just like it.

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What People Forget about Martin Luther King Jr.

How much does the average person know about Martin Luther King Jr? Though most people have learned about the activist in school as well as his assassination and his famed ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, to properly celebrate MLK day, it is crucial to first understand the context of his life. 

Pinning Down the Raider of the Month Winners

Story by: Ayo Awofeso
Image Courtesy of: Mr. Stuppy
Receiving positive feedback in a formal setting is less common for teachers than students. This is something that Teacher Development Liaison Mr. Stuppy sought to improve at the beginning of the school year.

History Of The Macys Day Parade

Like magic, giant astronauts, clowns, and alligators float into the sky, tethered by hundreds of people. Clowns, cowboys, and knights handle roaring bears, elephants, monkeys, and camels, all walking down Harlem. Marching bands step in time, filling the street with festive music and cheer. The audience cheers in awe, not sure what to look at first. History has been made. 

National Coming Out Day At Atholton

Although the idea of coming out may not be as stigmatized now as it was when the holiday was first founded, every year people still take pride in their identities and celebrate National Coming Out Day on October 11th. 

Club Roundup: The Creative Writing Club

Every Monday afternoon, young writers group together in room C154…Once everyone is ready, they set down to create another world through the page. Photo Courtesy of Slidesgo.

On a Roll: A Fan’s Review of Sonic The Hedgehog 2

The Sonic The Hedgehog series rushes onwards this year with a new game, new comic, and most importantly, new movie. But is it any good?

Russia, Ukraine, and Activism in an Online World

In the current world, Ukraine and Russia’s conflict has been captured online as a topic of controversy, and more importantly, activism. However, this Digital Activism may only be labeled so tentatively.