“Performative activism” is probably a term that you have heard over the past year. Performative activism is often described as: the use of activism on social media for the sake of an increase in social status, rather than activism for the sake of change. Over the past year, there seems to have been a trend born from this type of activism. The number of times … Continue reading Social Media “Slacktivism”

*If you suffer from severe anxiety, I would recommend watching this with an adult.  In the new Netflix movie “The Woman in the Window,” Dr. Anna Fox (played by Amy Adams) has severe anxiety and agoraphobia (fear of leaving the house). She spends her time watching the neighborhood from her windows. A new family across the street moves in and seems very friendly. A few … Continue reading The Woman in the Window: Movie Review

Disney came out with a new movie on May 28, 2020, called Cruella. It’s about an aspiring fashion designer as she explores the path that will lead her to become the notorious villain known as Cruella de Vil. Cruella is played by Oscar award winner Emma Stone (known for her roles in Spiderman and Zombieland, among others). Emma Thompson (known for her role as Nanny … Continue reading Cruella Movie Review

Dear readers: My oh my, where has the time gone? As you know, on June 1st, all seniors walked across that beautiful stage at Merriweather Post Pavilion, and they can now tell the whole world that they are full-grown adults, and… …oh, wait, I’m a senior, and I walked across that stage on June 1st telling the world that I’m a full-grown adult. Anyway, all … Continue reading An Open Letter About My Time at The Scroll

Getting your second covid vaccine can be a rather daunting affair. The possible side-effects such as a fever, getting tired, or feeling sore, are symptoms no one wants to deal with. Add on top of that people’s fear of shots and you have yourself a recipe for disaster. As a teenager, the side effects can be even more concerning. Personally, I have not heard a … Continue reading How to Deal with Your Second Covid Shot