January-February 2021 Issue
Acta non verba

Since the beginning of the Black Lives Matter protests this year you may have heard the phrase “performative activism” being tossed around, often as a criticism of corporations or individuals. But what does performative activism really mean? Performative activism is activism done in order to maintain or increase one’s social capital. Meaning,...

When Donald Trump was elected, I knew it would be bad, but I never thought I’d be trying to learn about Oscar Wilde in AP Lit while an actual terrorist attack occurred at our capitol. However, when it happened, it wasn't a surprise (let's be real, the lead up to this has been the entire four years of his presidency). For those of you who somehow missed...

It’s hard to believe that 2020 has finally ended and that we’re now into 2021. Back in March, we never thought we would get here, but now, here we are. Now take a moment and just breathe, how does it feel being in a new year? (Especially with a year like 2020 leading us up to it.) When I think back on 2020, the first things that come to mind...
2020 has been a rough year for everyone, and I know that even though we’re already in the new year, it definitely doesn’t feel like it. “New Year, New Me” is really not working this time. However, despite all of this negativity, it’s important to look for the rainbow after the storm. It’s important that you look to better yourself and get...

With everything that’s going on in the world, many people can lose the motivation to get up in the morning. It might feel as though they can’t make a difference or that everything is messed up and full of hate. They might wonder, “what’s the point of doing anything?” Some advice I have for you is that even if there are so many things wrong...

From the months of January to March 2020, I lived in Germany. While I was there I visited the Czech Republic, wandered through beautiful castles, learned how to live and work on a horse ranch, and made plenty of friends. I lived and went to a high school in Germany, and though I did not plan this trip through an exchange program, I was able to experience...
Dear Gwendolyn, I think I like someone in one of my classes but i’ve never actually talked to them and with zoom I probably never will. What should I do? Dear Zoom Crusher, I totally understand how hard it can be to connect with someone with the obstacle of Zoom in the way. Everything is a little more awkward and difficult over the computer. Chances are, even if...
Hello Tigers! You may have been biting your nails at not hearing the latest pool updates for two whole months — after all, what are we without a pool to keep us together? Unfortunately for you, I have a perfectly reasonable excuse for each month you were without the latest news of your favorite spot...
RAP: Nightmare Vacation - Rico Nasty (December 4) I may not think Rico Nasty’s songs are the catchiest out there, but she sure does make you want to go light someone’s stuff on fire. I wasn’t expecting to like her singing as much as I did. I’m glad she uses her voice in more than one way; it makes her music a little more dynamic than you usually get with otherwise pretty standard trap. Even...
Latin translation: Deeds, not words
Hiya,
I’m Gwendolyn and I write the advice column! Are you in need of some advice? Maybe you're too embarrassed to ask a question to a friend or family member? Or maybe you have no one to ask or are just wanting an outsider's perspective. Well, I’m here to help! Completely anonymously leave me a question you need advice on for any situation and I’ll do my best to help! From romance to school to family, anything you can think of. Here's the link to the Advice Column Google Form.
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Analy Masks:
Now for sale, $10 through MySchoolBucks or pay in-person at Analy during normal hours. All masks are for pick-up, if you need one mailed to you please e-mail [email protected] This is a fundraiser for ASB/Leadership.
Singing Valentines (2/12):
Do you want to send a special song to someone special? Need some singing in your life to help zoom through Zooms? You will soon be able to purchase a singing valentine through MySchoolBucks or in-person at Analy. More details to come.
Singing Valentines will happen on Friday, February 12th. Fundraiser for Prom Scholarships.
Virtual Rally:
Interested in being a part of Analy's first virtual rally celebrating art, clubs, music, sports, and more at Analy? We're looking for videos that celebrate Analy's students and all their wonderful talents. Contact [email protected] if you have something you'd like to share
Mascot Mystery:
Catch up with the latest episodes of The Mystery of the Missing Mascot and help figure out what happened to Tad Tiger! New videos will drop each week leading up to Drama's virtual performance of Clue: On Stage, streaming to audiences this March! Episode 3 dropped on @ahstigers last week.
Prom:
Prom is currently set for the end of May, pending COVID restrictions.