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Math Competitions, Identity Crisis, and Everything I Learned Along the Way
Amanda Xu explores how math competitions shaped their confidence, mindset, and sense of self.
The (Definitively Non-Definitive) True Meaning of Concept Albums
Pedro Borges Coelho's exploration of concept albums that focuses on storytelling, structure, and sound.
Why The Outsiders Stayed Gold
Sumaiya Carr reviews The Outsiders focussing on the book's themes of identity, friendship, and loyalty.
Spotlight
The Turmoil of Tense Parental Relationships
Learn how to handle the stress of parents fighting with healthy coping tools, trusted support, and renewed confidence.
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.
Flowers Are Made to Wilt
Jemimah Olaniyi reflects on life’s fleeting moments exploring how to appreciate the beauty in things that don’t last.
Stress & Mental Health
The Quiet Side of Confidence
Wania Faisal redefines self-confidence by sharing simple ways to build inner trust, resilience, and self-assurance.
My Love-Hate Relationship with Art
Sharon Du talks about her love-hate relationship with art, including her battle with perfectionism and being satisfied with a piece.
Learning to Live Without
Myra Rodney takes an introspective look at her history with her hair, and her work to not let it control her confidence.
Book Reviews
Invisibility With A Side of Academic Perfectionism: Review of If You Could See the Sun
Alice Su reviews If You Could See the Sun analysing its characters, plot and themes.
No Two Stories are the Same
Charlotte Gilmore's diverse list of favourite stories, just in time for some summer reading.
Six Crimson Cranes: A Marvelous Work Teeming with Magic, Humor and Romance
Elliott Mendoza Yu takes a look at Six Crimson Cranes and its compelling plot, characters, themes and magic.
New Beginnings
Move and Adjust
Marlyse Mukuna recounts her experience moving from South Africa to Canada.
From Fear to Fluency: My Journey Through French Immersion
Eloise Gibbens takes a look at her personal journey through French immersion and how the program opened new doors.
Overcoming My Shyness
Sambuddha Deb takes an introspective look at overcoming shyness and how playing sports helped with the process.
Advice
The Necessity of Hard Work
Jack Hetherington takes a look at how hard work has shaped his adolescent life, and the importance of treating everything like a tryout.
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 Achieve Academic Success
Amanda Xu provides their tips for academic success, including motivation, study habits, and collaboration.