The clouds gently glide past beneath the plane. Outside the window, the sun was beginning to set, casting an orange glow over the landscape beneath. From up here, the border could just barely be made out as a simple line. The children are sleeping soundly by now, though the oldest one’s face has tear marks...| The Wingspan
“Immigrants enter the United States with dreams of a better life for themselves and their families. Rather than posing a threat to our democracy, they reinforce and enrich the values that make the America the country it is” – Carlos Gutierrez The Declaration of Independence states that the inalienable rights for all human beings are...| The Wingspan
Since the school year is soon coming to a close, I wanted to highlight the summer-long concert series, located at the Upper Merion Township Building Park, which is just a 10-minute drive from Norristown. The event series features some pretty awesome bands, who may surprise you. Below are five concerts that you should check out...| The Wingspan
It was 1967. A far-right revolution had just overthrown the democratic government and established a military dictatorship in Argentina. Porteños roamed and scurried the wide streets of Buenos Aires. Those associated with the arts found a home in a furnished bar lined with drinks and squeaky-clean glasses along the wall—well, rather in the men’s restroom...| The Wingspan
A 12-foot bronze statue of a woman looms over the people of New York amidst the spectacles in Times Square. A Black woman. A sculpture that appears to be anything but statuesque. She stands tall in average clothes, a plain t-shirt, and pants that look like gray khakis with flat shoes. Her brows are bushy...| The Wingspan
On May 22, Trump said that he is going to sign an executive order to begin eliminating the US Department of Education “once and for all.” His words scared millions of people, mostly parents and guardians of the 7.5 million special needs students in America. Due to the high risk for their children, there are...| The Wingspan
WWE is designed as a scripted performance art, blending athletics, drama, and storytelling, but is it considered “real” when one goes off script? There is a storyline in WWE where retired wrestler, “Kane” aka Glenn Thomas Jacobs, seemingly injured his opponent, Bryan Lloyed Danielson known as “Daniel Bryan’s.” Kane broke his neck, and it was...| The Wingspan
Irony had become sincerity. I hung up a good thirty posters of his EP cover. I was forcing the rest of the Wingspan Staff to hear his ballads of trucks he cannot legally drive yet. I went to a Bass Pro Shop, I scheduled a fishing trip, I tried to become an ordained minister, and...| The Wingspan
The term ‘senioritis’ or ‘senior slump’ has been used since the early 1900s to describe the feeling of students who are burnt out – or overwhelmed and become ‘lazy’, skip or come to school late more than they come on time, have a lack of motivation, and put off assignments as much as possible. Within...| The Wingspan
I was always in what felt like the minority of students who enjoyed the assigned readings in English class. Even if the works were not to my taste, I still enjoyed discussing their flaws with friends. As I moved on in my academic career, I challenged myself with AP English and Literature courses. While incredibly...| The Wingspan