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Shorewood Ripples

The Student News Site of Shorewood High School

Shorewood Ripples

The Student News Site of Shorewood High School

Shorewood Ripples

Redefining what it is to be a fan of the WNBA

Redefining what it is to be a fan of the WNBA

Ana Pheister October 25, 2024

The US has long been a hub for women’s sports. The WNBA, first established in 1996, has been one of the most competitive women’s basketball leagues. Even though the U.S. boasts so much top talent,...

Declining literacy in youth raises concern

Andrina Roberts and Ritisha Dey October 25, 2024

When I (Andrina) worked as a camp counselor over the summer, my interactions with kids revealed something disturbing – they didn’t know how to read, write, or spell proficiently. During my first week...

Misogynistic slang targets young internet users

Aiko Levick September 20, 2024

Women are loathsome, scandalous beasts. Personally, I hate them. They wear crop tops and access the internet, and oh boy, some of them even have sex– with men! We are well-equipped when it comes to...

Chappell Roan TikTok hints at larger issue

Aiko Levick September 20, 2024

Things knocked over are bound to fall, chimpanzee owners are bound to be mauled, and pop-stars are bound to be harassed a little. Isn’t that right? It feels so normal to want attention from celebrities....

Met Gala held despite crisis in Palestine

Ana Pheister June 8, 2024

The Met Gala has long been known for its showstopping fashion. It spawns countless articles every year, discussing the outfits, the partygoers, and who managed to fit the dress code. But the Gala isn’t...

“Big Back,” the history behind the overused word

Aiko Levick June 8, 2024

Writing can be exhausting sometimes, which is why I like to eat a “back-multiplying,” or, in other words, fattening meal before I start a new project or article. The meal in question? A sandwich, with...

Alcestis finally gives the character her voice

Ana Pheister April 26, 2024

Mythology retellings have been gaining popularity in recent years, and Alcestis by Katharine Beutner is another addition to the growing list of feminist adaptations of ancient stories.  Beutner’s...

How TikTok is hurting the quality of our books

Sophia Levitas-Goren and Ana Pheister March 9, 2024

In recent years with the rise of TikTok, many books have become more about sales than about quality storytelling. Authors often have books published every year and sometimes more than once a year. When...

A call for more conscious, mindful consumption

Aud Jenkins and Andrina Roberts March 9, 2024

Are you “that girl?” Or perhaps you're a rockstar girlfriend? Maybe cottagecore is more your speed, or even dark academia. You set yourself apart with your aesthetic– a visual theme supported by...

Israeli violence against Palestinians must end

Sam Diliberti March 7, 2024

Since October 7th, one in every 100 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed. Dozens of thousands more have been injured, and many more are missing. 1.4 million people have been displaced, more than 80% of...

In losing the humanities, we’re losing humanity

Aud Jenkins and Andrina Roberts February 11, 2024

There is a certain odd, obsessive romanticism the internet takes to with the idea of the ‘tortured academic.’  It is as if, somehow, we have cast out the idea of the self-exiled scholar from our...

Ditch the rose-tinted glasses about Gypsy-Rose

Aiko Levick February 11, 2024

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard is not just an internet sensation. She’s a victim and a felon. If you occupy the same spaces online as I do, surely you know that by now. For those of you who are scratching your...