Category: Opinion

“Tangled” shows why Disney movies still connect with audiences after all these years

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Photo from Walt Disney Animation Studios: Rapunzel and Flynn Rider are shown during the lantern scene, one of the most memorable moments in the film. By Lazarae Delvalle ’26 Disney has long been known for creating animated films that combine memorable characters, imaginative worlds, and meaningful stories. "Tangled," released in 2010, is a movie that … Continue reading “Tangled” shows why Disney movies still connect with audiences after all these years

“Gilmore Girls” remains the ultimate comfort show of all time

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Photo from Screenrant.com: Gilmore Girls television series By Brianna Fernandez '28 There are bad shows, there are good shows, and then there's “Gilmore Girls.” It is, hands down, the greatest show ever created. It's a series about family, drama, love and romance. This show hits all the right spots for a cozy night in. Its … Continue reading “Gilmore Girls” remains the ultimate comfort show of all time

Social media has a concerning impact on kids

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Photo from CNN    By Allison Ortega Benites '26 Nowadays, social media has become a huge influence in our world. Each year, new trends, memes, styles, and throwbacks capture users’ attention. Children today are more exposed to social media than ever before, raising concerns about bullying, distractions, and potential dangers. One of the main reasons children … Continue reading Social media has a concerning impact on kids

Mamdani, newley elected mayor of NYC, brings hope to the people

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Photo by Pari Dukovic for The New York Times By Shirley Diglio-Guerrette Upon the newly elected New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, coming into office, Derby High School staff were asked a series of questions about whether they believe he brings hope to people and if he is a turning point for citizens in the U.S. … Continue reading Mamdani, newley elected mayor of NYC, brings hope to the people

America’s rising obesity rates show a growing but dangerously normalized problem

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Image from CDC.org: Obesity rates for adults in America in 2024 show a totally normalized public health emergency  Lazarae Delvalle '26 Obesity in the United States keeps rising, but the more common it becomes, the less people seem to react to it. According to a 2025 report from the Trust for America’s Health, about four … Continue reading America’s rising obesity rates show a growing but dangerously normalized problem

Tasty flavors from new Raising Cane’s are now available

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Photo by Brooklyn Fernandez ‘26: Raising Cane's location in Milford, CT. By: Brooklyn Fernandez '26 In Milford, there is a newly built Raising Cane’s. It is located at 1455 Boston Post Road, Milford, Connecticut 06460, and they are open seven days a week. I went during mid-day, around 1–2 p.m. When I first arrived, there … Continue reading Tasty flavors from new Raising Cane’s are now available

Honesty over expectations: Choosing not to have kids isn’t selfish

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Taken by Za'niyah Russell: Box of pregnancy tests  Not having kids is often called “selfish,” but that’s an unfair label. Choosing not to become a parent can be a responsible and thoughtful decision, and people deserve the space to decide what their own future should look like.  Many people assume everyone should eventually become a … Continue reading Honesty over expectations: Choosing not to have kids isn’t selfish

Despite backlash, Bad Bunny should be headlining the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show

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Photo by Apple Music: Bad Bunny sitting atop a football goalpost on a beach in Puerto Rico By Fantasy Aponte On Sept. 28 during the Dallas cowboys and Green Bay Packers game, Bad Bunny announced that he would be performing the 2026 Super Bowl. There were a lot of conversations on if Bad Bunny should … Continue reading Despite backlash, Bad Bunny should be headlining the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show