Note: when I refer to reading, assume I am talking about fictional stories. My first love was a supernatural, skinny, five-foot-ten boy, with dark hair and sea-green eyes. Some may recognize this character...

Hi everyone, and welcome back to Minuteman’s Update! It’s been a while since I last wrote a column due to vacations and AP Exams, and I’m so excited to be back. Today we will be discussing ongoing...

Imagine this: You’ve spent your summer sleeping in, hanging out with friends, going to the beach, and avoiding anything to do with college. It is now mid-August. Then, in what feels like an instant,...

There are many different cultures with different types of skincare. In Korean skincare, the ideal is to have “glass skin” where the skin is smooth and evenly toned. Koreans use lightweight products...

The Chinese Culture Club at Lexington High School is often viewed as just another club on a long list of student organizations. However, it represents something larger: the celebration of culture and heritage....

When people talk about climate change, it feels like something that is far away. Most of the time, the focus is on melting ice caps or rising sea levels, which do not always seem connected to everyday...

Alex Bores is probably not a politician’s name you are familiar with. He is running for a House seat in New York’s Twelfth Congressional District, and is currently a New York State Assemblyman. He...

When trying to save money on skincare products, you only really need 3 core products daily. If some are causing acne, then switch that product out and keep testing what works for your skin. I recommend...

In 2023, affirmative action was banned by the Supreme Court. Affirmative action was a college admissions practice that was enforced starting 1961, giving an increased chance of admission to minority groups...

These are titles every high school student will probably recognize. Ones that you probably have seen as you skimmed through your class syllabus or the Lexington High School Program of Studies. Ones that...