Scientists and nonscientists alike have speculated far longer than anyone can remember about the possibility of life beyond Earth, but have failed to find evidence to support the theory, until this April. On April 1st, at the Outer Space Lab on Livingston Island, Antarctica, meteorologist Bertal Netisien released a scientific […]
Arts & Culture
A Poetry Session with Kermit the Frog
Two chairs stand behind a table littered with an organized mess. In one sits the honorary Poetry columnist; the other lies vacant, its delegated occupant currently 47 minutes late. The hurried slap of feet announces the guest’s arrival seconds before the door swings open. Enter Kermit. Sarah: “Ah, Kermit! There […]
The Greatest Inventions of All Time (Featuring a Sentient GP7)
Yes, I’m back with another definitely not subjective article. Last year, it was about books—but in this time of AI and the Apple Vision Pro, I’ve discovered a far better passion. Who needs boring words on paper (with NO pictures, by the way) when you can look to science and […]
GP7 Music Competition Winners!
Hello, TPS! We are so happy that so many TPSers participated in this year’s music contest, whether they submitted a piece or voted. Although the final vote count was close, student opinion selected four songs as winners. Without further ado, here are the winning pieces of the 2024 Music Competition: […]
Vivaldi: The Red Priest
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) is one of the most famous baroque composers of all time. Born on March 4th in Venice, he was baptized immediately after birth due to his poor health. Growing up, Vivaldi was afflicted by “stretezza di petto,” or a “tightness of the chest.” Not known at that […]