By: Sherry – 8th grade In China’s social media, a simple sentence is influencing China’s teenagers: “Love you, dear ‘myself’, see you tomorrow!” It’s like a kind word to ourselves. This meme is from a simple video on TikTok. A blogger complained in her video that she didn’t want to …

Caption: The 2026 Winter Olympics are set in Milano Cortina, Italy.

By: Angeli Fetizanan – 10th grade As a society of young adults, we consistently prove that money and happiness go hand in hand. In recent years, spending has increased, yet happiness in life has remained relatively the same. Relentless pursuit of wealth has hindered people’s appreciation for the journey that …

By Sarah, Grade 8  If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.                 ——René Descartes It’s another ordinary day. I look out the window. The city streets are full of self-driving cars …

Caption: What is AI truly doing to our environment?

Aaron Zhang, Junior The current conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel is the result of years of tension over nuclear weapons, regional power, and political distrust. The United States and Israel have accused Iran of trying to develop nuclear weapons for several decades. Iran has consistently said its …

by Katharine Qiu, Grade 8 We often dwell on the contrasts between East and West—the bustling streets of Shanghai versus the quiet villages of the Cotswolds, the grand ceremony of a Chinese banquet against the informal warmth of a British pub. Yet, after years divided between the two countries, I’ve …

By Luke Zhang, Grade 7 I chose to play volleyball last fall because I didn’t want to get “smashed” playing football. Actually, volleyball was my only option since soccer, one of my favorite sports, is only offered in the winter term, so if I wanted to participate in a teamsport, …