Stories by Mya Farwell

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Traditions in Mourning

In the face of death, it is celebrated and mourned differently across all cultures and religions. Ozwan Ali, a sophomore at Northwest High School, said, “[In Islamic tradition] first they would clean the body, then pray over it, go to the graveyard site and there would only be men there.

by Mya Farwell  •  Feb 3, 2025
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The Challengers Effect

Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers, featuring Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, Mike Faist as Art Donaldson, and Josh O’Connor as Patrick Zweig, transforms the painted lines of a mere tennis court into an intense display of raw undeniable passion. Tashi Duncan, a previously celebrated tennis prodigy turned coach, finds herself at the center…

by Mya Farwell  •  Jan 29, 2025
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The Fallout of Fast Fashion

As the years go by, Northwest students spend more and more on cheap, low-quality clothing, the sacrifices for trends ultimately destroying the environment.  Every decade has had its own sense of style, right? Well, as of the late 20th century and early 21st century, there is a new look going…

by Mya Farwell  •  Dec 4, 2024
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Covid v.s. Monkey Pox

From urban to remote communities, Monkeypox and COVID-19 have made their mark worldwide. In the battle of emerging viruses, these two stand out not just for their impact on public health but for their strikingly different types of spreading and the unique challenges they provide to the human population. COVID-19…

by Mya Farwell  •  Dec 1, 2024