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Accepting Change in New Environments
“We will be relocating to Canada next April.” My dad broke the news to our family in December 2023. I was anxious yet hopeful of what a life overseas would bring. The long
Asthma and Me: A Conflicting Relationship
I’ll never forget the day I realized something was wrong with me. It was during P.E. class and we were enduring one of those excruciating running drills that seemed to l
Beyond Boundaries: How I Became a Self-Published Author at Eleven
Tamara Karmazina goes through the process of becoming a published author at the age of 11.
Spotlight
The Causes and Consequences of Stress
Ulain Umar helps us identify the many causes of the stress and how we can get to the root of the problem to mitigate consequences.
My Thoughts on Ace of Spades
Chidimma Aliozor joined a book club for Black YA books and reviewed the Ace of Spades, one of her best reads during her summer break.
Being the Head of An Immigrant Household
Ella Huang goes over the added responsibility she felt as the oldest child in an immigrant household and how it made her stronger.
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.
Transform Your Life Through Self-Reflection: My Journey from Struggling Student to Academic Success
Gregory Perri takes a look at how self-reflection can make a big difference in your journey to achieve academic success.
Book Reviews
A Look into Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
Aamna Rehman takes a look at the plot, characters and themes in Tahereh Mafi's novel Shatter Me.
Winter’s Best Book Recommendations
Kaiya Ajmera provides a list of book recommendations to cozy up with inside and ward off those pesky winter blues.
The Night Hunt: Dark, Ominous, Mesmerizing
Iliza Habonimana takes a look at the plot, characters and themes in The Night Hunt by Alexandra Christo.
New Beginnings
Perfectionism, Burnout and Immigrant Parents
Chelsea Samantha Corpuz goes over how she was inspired by her immigrant parents, but also felt pressure to be perfect.
Overcoming My Shyness
Sambuddha Deb takes an introspective look at overcoming shyness and how playing sports helped with the process.
An American in a Maple Leaf
Sloane Bradley takes a look at the experience of being an American in Canada and the differences between the culture in the two countries.
Advice
Finding Myself: How to Make the Most of Your Transition from Middle to High School
Prisha Mahajan takes a look at how to make a seamless transition between middle school and high school.
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.
How to Romanticize School and Studying
Brigitte Wong provides four tips on how to make school and studying more fun and enjoyable by romanticizing it.