By Jaeda N. '27 Amidst the output of new movies and TV shows, one actor’s name crops up seemingly everywhere: Josh O’Connor. A 35-year-old English actor with an oeuvre encompassing everything from The Crown  to Challengers  to Jane Austen’s Emma , he has gained prominence, as well as critical acclaim, for his versatility and his magnetism. Recently, he’s hosted “Saturday Night Live” and starred in four notable movies released last year. In fact, he was so ubiquitous last fall

By Meda Borghei ‘27 WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS Season 5 of Stranger Things was full of plot holes and bad acting and dialogue so poorly written that even the actors were probably cringing. But none of that really mattered. What mattered was that it was the last season.  I started watching the show in 6th grade, and I was immediately obsessed. My friends and I drew fan art, made video edits and plays, shared memes, and wrote fanfiction. I had a birthday party where everyone dr

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 Meda B. '27 “I don’t know what could be worse than Portland …You don’t even have stores anymore.” –Donald Trump, October 8, 2025. I was very concerned when I heard this. No stores in Portland? In 2023 I was wandering blithely and innocently in the streets of Portland, unaware that in just a few short years, the President would send the National Guard into the “war-ravaged” city because of the apparent lack of stores. I should have stocked up on overpriced granola and secon

By Jaeda N. ‘28 Signals of autumn are all around us as falling leaves, brisk mornings, and Halloween decorations abound. These seasonal markers serve as reminders that soon, on November 2, we will need to reset our clocks to “fall back” in accordance with the end of daylight saving time (DST). The practice of having biannual time shifts is contentious, with both ardent defenders and strong critics. DST has been around since 1918, when it was inaugurated  in order to extend wo

By Orhan HM. '25 About a year ago, I interviewed Jeff Sensabaugh as the first featured person in an article series exploring experiences...

By. Mihir M. '26 On December 6th during Common Classroom, I will welcome one of my good friends, Rahul Nadkarni (he/him), an NYU student,...

By Anika Sherer '26 and Gardner Rees '25 Upperclassmen at College Prep are able to create personalized 1-on-1 courses on almost any topic...