Opinion
The End of Alaska as We Know It: Climate Change Threatens the Last Frontier
By: Tess Chlebek How many times have you heard the phrase there is no planet B? How many times have you heard polar bears are dying? How many times have you heard that there is plastic in the ocean? How many times? How many times?? How Many times??? Most people have heard about the […]
The Untold Truths of Students: Leave a Secret Read a Secret
By: Tess Chlebek, Sinead Howley, Kate Bohlman In journalism, we decided to conduct a social experiment about anonymous people’s secrets. In this experiment, we got MIS students of various ages from as young as 9 to the oldest being 15 to submit their “darkest” or most bothersome secrets anonymously and voluntarily. We then selected a […]
Social Media and it’s Addictions
By Kate B., Grade 9 If people were asked what they thought most people were addicted to, no doubt they would answer “most people are addicted to drugs, alcohol, smoking, etc.,” when in fact this is not the case at all. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, there are around 35 […]
Sensational Same-Sex Relationships on Screen!
by Keira B. grade 9 Representation in the media has never been more important for minority groups, especially entering a society that is growing more inclusive, it is vital that the portrayals of these groups are accurate and considerate. That being said, oftentimes the representations are inaccurate, offensive or cliched. As a queer female, I […]
Munich and Art.
By Jinny U., Grade 9 Munich, the capital city of the state of Bavaria, is not only known for beer, technology, and Oktoberfest but also filled with art lovers. There are currently more than 800 museums in Munich and the following three museums will guide you to your match. Alte Pinakothek As soon […]
Why Wind Energy is a Lie
By Tilde E., grade 9 Destruction. Death. Defeat. Humankinds’ destiny. Because of our own human actions. We are destroying Earth, slowly dying. Overusing. Stealing resources. No more left. What I am talking about is fossil fuels, non-renewable energy. What will we do in a hundred years when we have used it all? When our planet has […]
Karneval: Parades, Parties, and Prejudice
By Isha M., Grade 9 1:61am: the day begins where Bavarians paint their faces yellow to represent people who are Chinese, and excusably call it honour. 1,300 people celebrating on this “Nonsense Day” as part of the carnival season, not taking into consideration the affect and meaning behind their actions. The Chinese carnival this year, has […]
Fast Fashion, or Unethical Labor?
By Zoey B. Grade 9 Fast fashion is a highly debated topic today – it’s a way for teenagers to get trendy clothes at cheap prices, but how many are actually aware of the brands they’re supporting? Dozens of micro-trends have been rapidly rising to popularity and then being replaced just as quickly. This […]
Off Topic Episode 3: MIS Food!
Off Topic is a podcast made by students for students. We will cover topics like: mental health, social pressure, traditions and culture, and many more; but we promise to never stay on topic! In this episode, Jacob N, Marcelo G.R and Angel V, Grade 9, talk about the Mis food!
International Women’s Day
By: Hear Her (Google Doodle) International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to honor the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. It is a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to […]