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A view of the Business School campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., April 15, 2025.   REUTERS/Faith Ninivaggi
How to Tour a College
William McDermott, Senior Copy Editor • June 27, 2025

The best way to get to know a college is by visiting. Pictures and statistics that colleges post on their website can only go so far when trying to understand a school and its culture. As you begin or continue your college search this summer, here are some tips that can help you on your next college...

A graduating student wears their hat, decorated with a statement of support for international students, during the 374th Commencement exercises at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., May 29, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Harvard vs. Trump: What to Know and Why it Matters
Cristina Damato, Editor • June 18, 2025

Harvard has been at the center of an ongoing battle with the Trump administration over autonomy in higher education. The university received a letter from the federal government in early April stating that it had failed to uphold a status that warrants...

Dubai Chocolate: A Snack, a Craze and a Global Shortage
Dubai Chocolate: A Snack, a Craze and a Global Shortage
By Ailsa Patel, Contributor • June 13, 2025

Smooth pistachio cream, tahini, and knafeh-filled chocolate—Dubai chocolate. Many influencers have fueled the demand for this now-infamous treat. With a selling price of $20 and countless inspired spinoffs, the trend has gotten out of control. In the...

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Girls Varsity Lacrosse 2025 Season Recap
Kayla Brogan, Co-Editor-in-Chief • June 3, 2025

The White Plains Girls Lacrosse team was the No. 4 seed in Section 1 Class A of the New York State playoffs. They advanced to the quarterfinal...

Girls Softball Crushes Rival Ketcham to Take Section Title
Girls Softball Crushes Rival Ketcham to Take Section Title
GameChanger Media June 3, 2025

By GameChanger Media White Plains Varsity Tigers easily dispatched Ketcham on Saturday, 11-1. Ketcham got on the board in the first inning...

A student takes a brief nap during her first period class after a long night of dance rehearsal and studying.
Why Students Are Exhausted—and What Schools Can Do About It
Kaleb Cabello, Contributor • May 19, 2025

It’s no secret that students spend more time in school than they do sleeping. Some even sleep more...

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School Supply Drive for Children in the Dominican Republic
School Supply Drive for Children in the Dominican Republic
June 4, 2025

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