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The Student-Run News Site of Carnegie Vanguard High School

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Nadia Talanker

Nadia Talanker, Contributing Writer

I'm a junior at CVHS that's been writing for the Upstream since freshman year. I've been writing for several years as a hobby and occasionally competitively. Writing, psychology, activism/equal rights, and figure skating are amongst my greatest passions.

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Isabeau Levito received a standing ovation after her outstanding free skate during the 2023 US Championships earlier this week. Image credit: Josie Lepe/Associated Press

2023 US Figure Skating Championships: Debuting and senior skaters’ shared prosperity

By Nadia Talanker, Contributing Writer
January 26, 2023
Lesbian leads of the following shows that were cancelled by Netflix before a second season: Everything Sucks. Away. The Vagrant Queen. Teenage Bounty Hunters. I Am Not Okay With This. Resident Evil.

Op-Ed: Netflix markets off the LGBT+ community through queerbaiting

By Judith Carrizales and Nadia Talanker
December 13, 2022
Ghost, a supporting character in the newest CoD game, recently underwent a surge in popularity among social media. | Image credits: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Op-Ed: Playing Call of Duty and reveling in sexism

By Nadia Talanker, Contributing Writer
December 13, 2022
Kaori Sakamoto at her short program for the 2022 Grand Prix Final. The event concluded on the 11th of December, the results leaving many figure skating aficionados in shock. | Photo credit: Iana Saveleva

2022 Grand Prix of Figure Skating: A defiance of expectations

By Nadia Talanker, Contributing Writer
December 12, 2022
Ilia Malinin at the Skate America 2022 competition after putting on a gold medal-winning performance.

2022 Skate America: This year’s top performers

By Nadia Talanker, Contributing Writer
November 14, 2022
Photo credit: Netflix/Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story ; edits by Nadia Talanker. | A new docu-series about American serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer sweeps the media with a wave of mixed emotion.

Monster: Turning trauma into public entertainment

By Nadia Talanker, Contributing Writer
October 20, 2022
Social media continues to impact how people perceive themselves whilst setting unreasonable and harmful standards. No matter who you are, social media has something to critique. | Photo credits: Zoe Florida

Media cinches standards of beauty

By Nadia Talanker, Contributing Writer
May 27, 2022
Kelly Baskin, a well-known voice actor from Tennessee, highlights her life as a voice actor for popular media. Image credits: Shoutout LA

Kelly Baskin: what it’s like to be a voice actor

By Nadia Talanker, Contributing Writer
April 19, 2022
People begin purchase mass quantities of energy and caffeinated products after recent studies reveal the immunity to FDA-approved energy drinks.

Battery acid isn’t bad — you’re just doing it wrong

By Nadia Talanker and Judith Carrizales
March 31, 2022
Kamila Valievas free skating amongst doping scandal left many with faulty and harmful opinions.

Why Kamila Valieva Stopped Fighting

By Nadia Talanker, Contributing Writer
March 9, 2022
Emmery Nguyen using her Denjis chainsaw mask from Chainsaw Man cosplay during spirit week

CVHS Junior Emmery Nguyen turns cosplay hobby into TPSP project

By Judith Carrizales and Nadia Talanker
February 22, 2022
Chinese voice actress Guiniang restricts her chat due to an onslaught of hate and threats after a character she voiced was received poorly by the community.

The Reality in 2D: Harassment of Voice Actors

By Nadia Talanker, Contributing Writer
February 2, 2022
Photo Credits: teachershelp.ru | A collection of Russian stereotypes, all frequently seen in Western medias.

Op-Ed: Ushankas & vodka & bears, oh my! – How politics affect stereotypes against Russians

By Nadia Talanker, Contributing Writer
December 9, 2021
After a long wait, Deltarunes chapter 2 is finally out. Nows the time to ask the question - does it live up to Undertales reputation?

A review on Toby Fox’s most recent game

By Nadia Talanker, Contributing Writer
November 8, 2021
Junior Fatima Ahmed runs a baking company that sells a variety of delectable goods all while dealing with the stresses of being a student at Carnegie.

Flavored by Fatima – A Carnegie born business

By Nadia Talanker, Contributing Writer
October 24, 2021
Carnegie Vanguards campus reflects the principals of its students.

CVHS nearing 10 years at its historical campus

By Nadia Talanker, Contributing Writer
September 28, 2021
Keeping Large Exotic Pets - Hobby Or Abuse?

Keeping Large Exotic Pets – Hobby Or Abuse?

By Nadia Talanker, Contributing Writer
June 1, 2021
A slate of bills on the table of the 87th State Legislature threaten to take away the rights of transgender students and money away from already cash-strapped districts.

Texas State Legislature vs. Texas Students

By Nadia Talanker, Contributing Writer
April 30, 2021
NASAs 2020 Mars Rover is named Perseverance

The Mars Rover is a Test of Ingenuity and Perseverance

By Nadia Talanker, Contributing Writer
April 9, 2021
Rain is the main protagonist in the most recent psychological thriller, Fear of Rain.

Facing The Stigma – How Movies Like “Words on Bathroom Walls” and “Glass” Hurt the Mentally Ill

By Nadia Talanker, Contributing Writer
March 8, 2021
Nearly 200 clubgoers stood in line outside Club Spire this weekend Jan 19 in Houston.

EDITORIAL: COVID Health & Safety Laws Are Toothless Without Stronger Enforcement Measures and Public Will

By Alexandra Silva and Nadia Talanker
January 22, 2021
One of the many vibrant murals in Houstons downtown area.

The Everchanging Cityscape of Houston

By Nadia Talanker, Contributing Writer
December 17, 2020
Calculus teacher Stephanie Chen continues communicating with students online while her 6-month-old son Jacob sleeps in her arms.

How to Teach Calculus with a Baby in Your Arms

By Nadia Talanker, Contributing Writer
November 12, 2020
The number of mental issues is growing among students in isolation during the pandemic.

HISD Offers Mental Health Hotline and Resources, But Students Are Reluctant to Access Resources

By Abigail Nunez and Nadia Talanker
October 14, 2020
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