Opinion
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Why The AP Should RIP
Why The AP Should RIP
May 2, 2014
By Claudia Fernandez. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Canvass or The Seven Hills School. Seven Hills claims to have one absolute goal: to mold “intellectually vibrant, individually attuned, future-ready learners prepared to shape rewarding lives.” This goal, one that is clearly […]
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Op-Ed: A Homophobic Society?
Op-Ed: A Homophobic Society?
March 5, 2014
By Alex Hunter. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Canvass or The Seven Hills School. On Sunday, February 16, 2014, former NBA player Jason Collins signed a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets. As a result, Collins became the first openly gay […]
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William Deresiewicz, Class of 2015 Commencement Speaker?
William Deresiewicz, Class of 2015 Commencement Speaker?
February 12, 2014
By Clarke Waskowitz. The academic rigor and intensity of Seven Hills is no secret. Proof of the high standards to which both students and faculty are held can be seen in the numerous acceptances to top-tier colleges, academic scholarships awarded to students, and recognition of excellence through the national level in a multitude of fields. […]
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It is Worth It: An Open Letter To Canvass
It is Worth It: An Open Letter To Canvass
February 6, 2014
By Claudia Fernandez. Recently, a fellow student raised concerns about the value of a Seven Hills education. His concerns are, no doubt, shared by most of his peers, particularly those who struggle through challenging classes only to see their GPAs take a hit. The argument he makes is that while a rigorous curriculum is an […]
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Snow Day Establishes A Need For Technology
Snow Day Establishes A Need For Technology
February 5, 2014
By George Karamanoukian. 7:30 am, Wednesday February 5th. I wake up to my mother telling me there is a 1-hour delay. I sadly get up, still groggy, and begin my day by checking my phone. I check Twitter to see how everyone is reacting and am surprised to see a few tweets saying that school […]
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A Response to “Is Seven Hills Worth It?”
A Response to “Is Seven Hills Worth It?”
January 30, 2014
By Lara Magdzinski. The recent article, “Is Seven Hills Worth It?” is a thought-provoking and well-written piece about the rigors of Seven Hills and their relation to students’ post-secondary prospects. The piece brought some very interesting points to the debate, all of which are worth exploring, and my aim is not to dismiss or belittle […]
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Is It Worth It?
Is It Worth It?
January 27, 2014
By Alex Hunter. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Canvass or The Seven Hills School. Year by year, graduating class by graduating class, a majority of Seven Hills Seniors are denied the opportunity to attend Ivy League colleges. The reason: Seven Hills’ […]
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OP-ED: The Persisting Tardiness of the Mason Bus
OP-ED: The Persisting Tardiness of the Mason Bus
November 5, 2013
By Angie Li. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Canvass or The Seven Hills School. The school bus known to Seven Hills students and faculty members as the infamous “Mason Bus” holds a well-deserved reputation of being unfashionably late to school […]
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OP-ED: The American Need for Gun Control
OP-ED: The American Need for Gun Control
October 25, 2013
By Alex Hunter. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Canvass or The Seven Hills School. Week after week, month after month, there is a new gun related incident that plagues our country. The possible solution: take away guns from American citizen […]
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OP-ED: The Influence of the Block Schedule
OP-ED: The Influence of the Block Schedule
October 13, 2013
By Emma Uible and Alex Hunter. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Canvass or The Seven Hills School. Introduction In 2013, the Seven Hills Middle and Upper Schools moved from a bell schedule to a block schedule. The process of developing […]
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Open for Debate: Are iPads Beneficial in the Classroom?
Open for Debate: Are iPads Beneficial in the Classroom?
February 25, 2013
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of Canvass or The Seven Hills School. Introduction In 2011, Seven Hills began an iPad pilot program to explore the advantages and disadvantages of iPads in sixth and ninth grade classrooms. For the 2012-2013 school year, the […]
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Book Review: American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld
Book Review: American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld
February 3, 2013
By Priyanka Parameswaran. Curtis Sittenfeld will be coming to Seven Hills on Friday, February 8 for the 27th annual Books for Lunch. Read our review of Sittenfeld’s first novel, Prep, here. American Wife is the third novel written by this year’s Book’s For Lunch author, Curtis Sittenfeld, whose previous works include Prep and The Man […]
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