Reflections
VOLUME 16, ISSUE 6 • MARCH 2022
In this issue, we present stories of reflection—from the alumni of Maggie Walker who came before us to the students who love this school now. We hope you enjoy.
Features
By Mona Garimella and Annabel Tang
Tackling a Culture of Sexism in Model UN
By Sonia Chornodolsky, Luna Forlano, and Sriyutha Morishetty
Behind the Veil of College Prestige
By Nina Broderick, Isabella Kenney, and Nishka Patel
Choosing Between Mental Health and Good Grades
By Hiya Agrawal and Anusha Rathi
Keeping Maggie Walker Safe and Smiling
By Nora Rentschler
From Sochi to Beijing: A Chronicle of Russian Doping in the Olympics
By Nishka Patel and Carolyn Zhuang
News
By Keira Kinnier
Musicians Shine at Central Regional Orchestra
By Simone Spalding
Counseling Department Hosts College Kickoff Event
By Emily Acome and Callie Pinar
“Every Canvas Is a Journey All On Its Own”: Art 5 Students Deliver Solo Exhibitions
By Nikhita Saravanan
Expression Through Fringe
By Ruby Freyer
MLWGS Holds In-Person Admissions Testing
By Jane Clare Bosher
Dragons Win Scholastic Writing Awards
By Audrey Paulson and Ally Phillips
Arts & Entertainment
Super Bowl LVI: Bengals vs. Rams
By Alex Percey
Wordle: A Success Story
By Tanvi Palavalas
Opinion
Is STEM Education Important at a Global Leadership School?
By Aditya Badhrayan and Sreemayi Gangireddy
Maggie Walker’s Convoluted Mask Mandate Policy
By Lucia Gambacini
Are Freshmen Being Adequately Prepared for Maggie Walker’s Rigor?
By Joysiah Benton Mouzone
An Open Letter to Student Drivers
By Owen Sibal
March 2022: The Director’s Desk
A recurring column by Dr. Robert Lowerre