By Gurnoor Singh Dang '28 This year in school, my English and Atlantic World History classes seem well-connected. They form a good example of how courses overlap to provide a common learning experience, but from different perspectives. Even though they are different subjects, they talk about the same time period and help me understand the past in a variety of ways. History teaches us events and the driving factors behind them, while English helps us understand how people felt

By Olivia Westervelt '27 Profe Tania holding a box of conchas. Global Faire is a classic College Prep occasion. In the months leading up to this year’s Mexico and Central America Global Faire, the World Languages department worked around the clock to painstakingly organize the vendors, booths, music, and logistics of the event, in order to properly represent and celebrate the traditions and cultures of the Central American region. On the day of, Ms. Alicia arrived on campus e

By Andrew Martinovsky '27 At 11:57 AM on the morning of Wednesday, December 10th, one campus news email thread turned into a debate about transparency, record-keeping, and even tone regarding the Spirit Committee’s biggest endeavor: The Spirit Cup. It began when junior Kyle Harwitz ‘27 sent an email to campus news raising concerns about the accuracy and legitimacy of the Spirit Cup standings. His email questioned how points were being tracked, whether the process was consiste

By Meda B. '27 I personally thought Babel was pretty good, but there were definitely parts that frustrated me. The twists were nice, especially at the end and after their trip to Canton. I did feel like it dragged on for longer than it needed to, and the messaging got a bit repetitive. I also thought the characters were pretty one-dimensional. But it’s interesting to think about what Robin actually accomplished at the end, or whether he accomplished anything at all. Overall

Recap of the 2025 Makers Market and Showcase By Sophie D. ‘26 Cookies that Sofia R. ‘26 sold at her table. The second annual Makers Market and Showcase, hosted by the CPS Makers Club and supported by the Parents’ Association, took place last Tuesday. The event showcased the talents of more than 20 college prep creators, with products including pickles, watercolor cards, and 3d-printed fidgets. I talked to Sofia R. ‘26, a co-leader of the CPS Makers Club, to hear about the pro

By Olivia W. ‘27 During 2025’s Fall Spirit Week, students had fun watching and participating in events including the Gaga Ball tournament, the NY Pizza Rumble, and the “Who’s the Most Performative Male?” contest, while also enjoying previous Spirit Week games like tug of war and zorb soccer. Here’s a quick rundown of the events to cement the big wins in writing. MONDAY : Directions Day Each grade was assigned a direction: the freshmen in northern style dress-ups, sophomores i

By Camille W. ‘26 Camille: What was the name of your term paper, and what did you write it about? Zia: My term paper was called “Somewhere Over the Rainbow City: The Construction of American Utopia at World’s Fairs in the Great Depression.” I analyzed the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair and the 1939 New York World’s Fair and argued which values, aesthetics, and narratives Americans thought would pull the nation out of the Depression and into a utopia. Camille: I remember you were

By Anika S. '26 On Monday, March 31st, College Prep’s Feminist Union made history by organizing the very first feminist rally led by...

By Levi C. '26 The river post-breakdown of blockade. After a relaxing night spent in Limantour Lodge, Point Reyes, an hour-and-a-half...