Written by Katie Russell Senior Alper Karakas and junior Sitara Simons, both of Turkish descent, consider their relationships with others from Turkey to be as close as family. Karakas, whose parents hail from Istanbul and Kastamonu (both in Turkey), considers Turkish culture to have...

Written by Evalyn Li Grief come in many forms and avenues. As we struggle to come to terms with the loss of a loved one, we all respond and behave differently. Here, senior Alper Karakas tells his story in the hope that it can provide light for those struggling. Karakas stands up and grabs his...