Priyansha Agarwal

Time to consider a no-homework policy

It is yet another evening for an 11th grader down at dorms. This morning, I left at 6:45 a.m. since I had to attend a meeting regarding one of my internships. Then, during lunch, I met with another person to sort out a project plan. After school, I went for my journalism PASSAGE. Once that […]

by Priyansha Agarwal

She said, He said, She said: Rachel, Arpit, and Red

Rachel and Arpit are a couple, and Red is Rachel’s best friend. Arpit and Red were asked specific questions related to Rachel, to figure out who knows her better. Please note: No answers were discussed. What is Rachel’s all-time favorite Disney movie? Rachel: The original High School Musical. Arpit: High School Musical. Red: I’m gonna […]

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JSB downpour unites Adcresco

“Guys, it’s raining! Again!!” It seemed like a mess. Everyone was running around and trying to get things done. This was going to be quite an experience. Every year, one of the most awaited events is the Junior-Senior Banquet — JSB. Generally, the sophomores are responsible for organizing it, and the juniors and seniors attend […]

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Former student leader reflects on school’s impact

“Even though I have achieved very little in life so far, wherever I am and whoever I am — the best of it I truly owe to Woodstock.” Introducing Aditya Todi, class of 2010. “Woodstock was a truly transformative experience for me. Looking back, the idea of studying in a remote place in the foothills […]

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People’s experiences of Sadie Hawkins

There was much anticipation for this year’s Sadie Hawkins. The theme was “Secret Garden.” People were all decked, dressed, and ready for the event on a cold October night. Many showed up in beautiful dresses and formal suits with dates or friends by their side. Despite the hype, not everyone had a pleasant experience. Some […]

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New fashion boutiques replace our culture

“It used to be a very big thing. Now people don’t care much about it.” This is what a nun at an embroidery center in my hometown told me. In our usual week-long Fall Break during October, I return to my home for that short vacation. A couple of weeks back, while I was still […]

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Food inadequacies encourage student innovation

It’s 10 p.m. on a school night. I am extremely hungry. I walk into the Midlands kitchen, looking for some food before going to bed. I find the same things I see every single day. The bread (which by the way is now being delivered in a nicer way, wrapped in what I think is […]

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He said, She said, He said: Giju, Minjae, and Sunggon

Giju and Minjae are a couple, and Sunggon is Giju’s best friend. Minjae and Sunggon were asked specific questions related to Giju, to figure out who knows him better. Please note: No answers were discussed. What are Giju’s opinions on being vegetarian? Which vegetarian does he dislike the most? Giju: Vegetarians are killing more plants […]

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The app that will make you happier

This year, I took the AP English Language course, and a couple of summer break homework was tagged behind for me to work on. Amongst the assignments, one was to listen to seven hour-long episodes of the NPR Ted Radio Hour and reflect on them. For me, it was a very different assignment. I had […]

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He said, She said, He said: Chowang, Knema, and Mr. Jeff

Chowang and Knema are a couple, and Mr. Jeff is Chowang’s basketball coach who has known him since third grade. Knema and Mr. Jeff were asked specific questions related to Chowang, to figure out who knows him better. Please note: No answers were discussed. What is Chowang’s jersey number? Chowang: Six Knema: Six Mr. Jeff: […]