by Ryan Massey, Interim Editor in Chief Spring has a certain feel in schools. The light shifts, the energy changes, and there is a sense that things are coming together after a long year. It can also be a busy and sometimes stressful time, with deadlines, assessments, and the push toward the finish line. But it is also a moment worth noticing. There is something special about this time of year. Classes feel a little more connected. Learning can feel more real. There are more

Finishing strong, welcoming change, and stepping into Semester 2 with energy and possibility by Ryan Massey, Interim Editor in Chief Semester wrap-up time is around the corner, and it’s a moment to stay focused and finish strong. Every learning task completed is a step toward growth, confidence, and pride in what you’ve accomplished. As we close out this semester, let’s bring energy, care, and commitment to the final stretch. I find that there’s always a real sense of excit

By Mr. Massey, Interim Editor-in-Chief Back in the nineties, GISS had a student magazine with a wonderfully chaotic, wonderfully perfect name: GISS What? Every time I come across an old copy, I’m struck by the creativity, the boldness, and the very “GISS-ness” of it. When our team first dreamed up bringing student journalism back to life, we toyed with reviving that name. In the end, we decided to lean into another piece of our school’s journalistic history: ‘The STING,’ a ti