By: Elle Shi People often think that when you toss something into a recycling bin, only after 4-5 days, it automatically gets turned into something new. We think it’s simple: plastic bottles become new bottles, paper becomes new paper, and everything gets a second life. However, the truth is recycling …
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Social Media and Teenagers
Social media is a big part of teenagers’ lives today. Almost every student uses apps like Instagram, TikTok, or Snapchat. These apps help people stay connected with friends and share their daily lives. However, social media also has both good and bad effects on teenagers. First, social media makes communication …
Read More »Finding Home in a Fast World
By Elizabeth Tang Grade 6 The sunlight dappled on the slides and swings, birds are twittering in the trees, and the wind is blowing on my face—everything seems just as it was when I was little. The splendor of nature transported me into a trance for a moment. I can …
Read More »How Referees Affect Athletes’ Performance
By Elle Shi, Grade 7 Referees have a big impact on how athletes perform in sports. Their decisions can influence confidence, focus, and most importantly, the outcome of a game. While athletes rely on skill and training, referees help shape the environment in which they compete. One way referees affect …
Read More »Stay Healthy with Daily Movement
By: Heran Zhang grade 9 As a ninth-grade student, I am always busy with my studies. We have to sit in the classroom for long hours every day, doing homework and preparing for exams. Most of us hardly move our bodies during school time, which is not good for our …
Read More »The Invisible Science of Wi-Fi
By Sofia Pan, Grade 8 Nowadays, Wi-Fi is seen as something to be desired. You’ll probably find it harder to live without Wi-Fi than to live without food, but have you ever paused and wondered ‘What’s actually Wi-Fi?’ First, let’s clear something up. You might think Wi-Fi stands for “Wireless …
Read More »Common Climate Change Myths
By: Elle Shi Grade 7 Climate change, one of the most common and controversial topics, can also be one of the most misunderstood. Misinformation and myths can spread quickly across social media, but people often don’t understand the reality behind them. First, many people think climate change only means increasingly …
Read More »Ebola Returns: Bundibugyo Virus Outbreak Declared a Global Health Emergency
A dangerous Ebola outbreak is spreading across central Africa, prompting the World Health Organization to declare it a public health emergency of international concern — the highest level of global health alert. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, one of four types of orthoebolaviruses known to cause Ebola …
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