Makayla Barte

Makayla Barte

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Sophomore at AIT

Hi, I'm Makayla Barte

Articles by Makayla Barte

Mysteries Right Under Your Nose: ARGs (Alternate Reality Games)

You might have heard the term ARG flying around social media these days, so what is it? Simply put, an alternate reality game (ARG) is an interactive networked narrative that uses the rea...

By Makayla Barte, Sophomore at AIT
In Arts & Entertainment, Feb 22, 2026

Reflect!

What do you feel most guilty about? What did you do? Think of a time you may have hurt somebody, whether it was by accident or on purpose. Did the guilt creep into your heart, melt into n...

By Makayla Barte, Sophomore at AIT
In Opinion, Other, Jan 12, 2025

“I’ll Make a Man Out of You!” (Real Life Version)

If you were forced to face your biggest fear right now, would you do it? “It’ll be fine!” Perhaps that annoying phrase is repeated over and over, but maybe it will be fine? Maybe you’ll f...

By Makayla Barte, Sophomore at AIT
In Opinion, Other, Jan 12, 2025

Dead Poets Society: Except Poetry… is Dead?

The infamous lines: “He found me crying / He crew too / We both crode” brought a metaphorical tear to my eye. I was struck by how this quote, though absurd, highlighted the state of moder...

By Makayla Barte, Sophomore at AIT
In Arts and Entertainment, Opinion, History, Jan 11, 2025

A Familiar Scent that Brings You Back

Close your eyes and take a deep breath. What do you smell? In a place unlike any other, you catch a whiff of something you have smelt before. Something nostalgic? It may remind you of you...

By Makayla Barte, Sophomore at AIT
In Opinion, Science, Jan 10, 2025