By Lucy Rhee ‘28 In a world of 15-second TikTok trends, where does a 400-year-old opera stand? This question recently sparked a massive cultural debate thanks to Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet. While expressing his concern regarding the decreasing number of movie-goers, Chalamet explained his hesitation to work in a field like opera or ballet where people try to “keep this thing alive” even though “no one cares about [it] anymore.” Although phrased in a misleading way, his

By Emily Cho ‘27 While human appetite is often perceived as a mere biological signal, we eat when we are hungry and cease to eat when we are full, everyday experiences suggest more complexity. After finishing large portions of a meal, many claim they are “too full” to eat another bite—until the sweet delicacy restores their appetite. This phenomenon can be explicated by a psychological process known as sensory-specific satiety. Sensory-specific satiety (SSS) refers to the dec

By Haseung Hwang ’27 Image 1 One of the Greatest Athlete, Shohei Ohtani One of the greatest athletes in baseball today, Shohei Ohtani has become a global superstar and one of the most recognizable players in the sport. Many fans call him the “GOAT” because of his standout baseball talent and outstanding performances. He was born in Japan in 1994, and his popularity extends far beyond the United States, making him a major figure in “Major League baseball (MLB).” After beginnin

By Hanna Kim ‘29 The Picture of Dorian Gray, a novel written by Oscar Wilde, is classic work of literature that is often viewed as Gothic horror. The story explores concepts such as the dark side of aestheticism, the nature of morality, and the corruption of innocence. The story follows the protagonist, Dorian Gray, who is a wealthy and extraordinarily beautiful young man descending into a life of hedonism and cruelty. The book highlights the dangers of abandoning ethics for

Seoyeon Claudia Kim '28 Billie Eilish began as a quintessential bedroom pop artist, creating music that is intimate, raw, and emotionally resonant. Her early work (2015–2017) was largely home-recorded, minimalist, and centered on personal emotion. Her early songs showcase the core of her style before she expanded into a wider spectrum, establishing an unique voice that blends pain with emotional depth. Born into a music-oriented family, Billie and her brother Finneas were enc

Emily Cho '27 “Shipwreck” by Eugène Isabey ( Wikimedia Commons ) Stephen Crane’s “The Open Boat” captures the crucial role of collective strength in survival when faced with nature’s indifference through the four crew members, including the captain, the oiler, the cook, and the correspondent, enduring through a harsh journey on a boat to eventual reaching of the shore. Through their shared purpose and struggle, unspoken dependence, and mutual sacrifice, Crane illustrates how