Dash Montague '29

In a year that raised everyone’s blood pressure at least a little, many people turned to different outlets for escape. People took to doomscrolling, journaling, or getting into a niche hobby like pickle tasting. Yet, an outlet that was quickly accessible was listening to music. While people didn’t enjoy tunes just to escape, I’m certain it contributed to the many hours of music we have consumed. After surveying Upper School Students at Bush, I’ve found clear trends in our music consumption....

How are our lives shaped? What determines our religion, economic status, or education level? Marx would say that our class, bourgeoisie or proletariat, would define how we live and what opportunities we have. Many sociologists could say that our race and ethnic backgrounds decide the institutions and opportunities we are able to access before we even set foot into this world. They are all correct in their own right. This question requires many perspectives to encompass every angle that could...

Image Credit: Sara Litchfield I walked onto the stage with a green wig and a plunger, ready to sing an aria about a popcorn kernel in a...