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Mastering the Art of Overcoming Writer’s Block
Keerthi Anandkumar takes us through four tips for overcoming the hurdles of writer's block, including freewriting and using prompts.
Being You might Be Hard, but It’s Not Impossible
Being yourself may sound easy, but that's not always the case! Nethumli De Silva takes us through three tips on being yourself.
Through Wavering Eyes: My Personal Journey with Nystagmus
Nathaniel Gelardino takes us through his personal journey of living with nystagmus, a neurological disorder that affects eye movement.
Spotlight
Living With an Autistic Brother: The Ups and Downs
Zuha Lodhi talks about living with a brother with autism, including the ups, downs and all of the moments in-between.
A review of A Court of Thorns and Roses
Jasmine Salvador reviews Sarah J. Maas' fantasy epic A Court of Thorns and Roses while discussing its plot, characters and imagery.
Why I’m Drawn to Villainous Characters
Eisha Banwait explains the allure of villains and villainous characters in literature, and what attributes make them appealing.
Stress & Mental Health
Personal Development: Becoming a Greater Version of Yourself
Bhanvi Girdhar takes us through five tips on how to become a better version of yourself, including goal-setting and self-care.
Chronicles of a Former Procrastinator: How High School Transformed My Habits
Recovered procrastinator Eloise Gibbens goes over five tips to avoid falling into the trap of poor time management.
How Perfectionism Affected Me and How I Overcame It
Joanne Tung takes a look at perfectionism and how to overcome this trait to open up more possibilities.
Book Reviews
A Darker Shade of Magic: A Fantasy Masterpiece
Kaiya Ajmera takes a look at the themes, characters and plot in A Darker Shade of Magic.
Book vs. Movie: Murder on the Orient Express
Isabella Ciaccia offers a comparison of the book and movie versions of Murder on the Orient Express.
From Homework to Homicide: A Review of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder
Leah Zander takes a look at the plot, characters and themes in Holly Jackson's A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.
New Beginnings
My Three Lives
This moving and inspirational piece explores one person's childhood journey from Washington D.C. to Colombia to Canada.
Chinese or Canadian: A Game of Tug of War
In her introspective piece Chinese or Canadian, Isabella Wen investigates questions surrounding ethnicity and identity.
The Journey from Elementary School to High School
A look at the journey from elementary school to high school and how each step of the journey comes with unique challenges and opportunities.
Advice
My Experience Changing Schools and Some Helpful Tips
Alice Su talks about her experience changing schools and tips for making the transition less daunting.
Reflecting on My High School Experience: Anecdotes and Advice
One student's introspective look on high school, chock full of advice for incoming students and reminiscent anecdotes.
Conquering Distractions: Tips and Tricks for Achieving Maximum Productivity
Rohith Iruku takes us through ways to beat distractions and optimize productivity to get optimal results in your learning journey.