It happened somewhere between a coffee run and a Zoom call. I looked down and realised I was wearing a perfectly oversized charcoal blazer, vintage Levi’s, pristine white trainers, and no logos whatsoever. No flash. No flex. And yet, for the first time in a long time, I felt entirely …

By Elle Shi, Grade 7 In sports, talent and training matter, but confidence can be the most important thing that separates good athletes from great ones. That important factor is confidence, more than believing that you can win, is trusting your preparation, staying composed under pressure, and continuing to compete …

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 health. …

By Sofia Pan, Grade 8 (Caption: Every winter, skaters glide across ice rinks with a grace that seems almost effortless. But beneath the elegance lies a surprising amount of science. Let’s look at two key questions: why is ice so slippery, and how do skaters spin so fast?) Why Ice …

Take a deep breath. Now imagine that the air around you smells like diesel trucks, factory smoke, or chemicals every single day. For millions of people across the United States, that’s part of their normal life. Clean air isn’t something everyone gets equally. Where you live and how much money …

Hantavirus has rarely commanded international attention — until now. On May 2, 2026, health authorities reported a deadly outbreak of Andes virus, a type of hantavirus, among passengers and crew aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The event has renewed public interest in a pathogen that most people …

When Hamas launched its attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, the violence did not stay contained to the Middle East. Within days, a parallel wave of hatred surged across the internet — and it has not fully receded since. Researchers at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue documented an over …

By Elizabeth Tang  Grade 6 In our lives, sometimes we forget how important a team is and only pay attention to ourselves. We are trapped in the “crab mentality,” and we need to find a way to break free from it. What is the crab mentality? If you’ve ever been …