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Quick Questions: What Controls the Science Center Shades?

Quick Questions: What Controls the Science Center Shades?

Staff writer Neil Kapur ’25 investigates one of the Science Center’s greatest mysteries — when, why, and how the building’s shades descend.
Neil Kapur '25 Feb 28, 2024
Quick Questions: Why is Val Overcrowded?

Quick Questions: Why is Val Overcrowded?

Staff writer Nife Joshua ’26 answers a quick question about recent overcrowding in Valentine Dining Hall as part of longer-term reporting on Val.
Nife Joshua '26 Feb 21, 2024
Quick Questions: Where Did the Val Smoothies Go?

Quick Questions: Where Did the Val Smoothies Go?

In the fall of last year, the beloved breakfast smoothies in Val mysteriously disappeared. Features editors Humphrey Chen ’26 and June Dorsch ’27 investigate where they went and if they’re coming back.
June Dorsch ’27, Humphrey Chen '26 Feb 14, 2024
Quick Questions: Why Can’t We Use ID Numbers in Val?

Quick Questions: Why Can’t We Use ID Numbers in Val?

Starting this school year, students have been unable to use their ID numbers to check into Val when they forget their cards. Chelsea Wang ’27 investigates why.
Chelsea Wang '27 Oct 12, 2023
Quick Questions: How Much Does Dorm Damage Cost?

Quick Questions: How Much Does Dorm Damage Cost?

Last December, The Student reported on the impact of repeated instances of dorm damage on custodial staff and the facilities department. In this edition of Quick Questions, we totaled the monetary cost of those damages.
Caelen McQuilkin '24E Feb 8, 2023

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