By: Elle Shi, Grade 8 When people imagine a city, they often picture tall buildings, busy streets, and endless stretches of concrete. However, how can we take these green-lacking-cities to become “greener” without taking up more land? One solution has already been taken to the cities and above our heads: …
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By: Elle Shi, Grade 8 Imagine a sport that uses both the body control of volleyball and the fast pace of volleyball, all while having the flexibility of gymnastics. Also imagine playing this sport without your hands. This sport is called sepak takraw. Although it may not be as well …
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What Do Avocados Have to Do With the Environment? By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 Avocados have become one of the world’s most popular foods. This creamy fruit can be served as guacamole to be paired with guacamole or served sliced on top of toast for a both filling and healthy …
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By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 When people think about climate change, they often imagine melting ice caps or stronger storms. However, studies have found that climate change can also affect we humans who are living on that changing planet. These rising temperatures and more frequent extreme weather can impact memory, …
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By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 Notice: Dedicated to the players, fans, and dreamers who make the FIFA World Cup a symbol of teamwork and determination, the Rising Star Magazine is proud to spotlight the stories and moments that inspire us both on and off the field. In a world that …
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By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 Notice: Dedicated to the players, fans, and dreamers who make the FIFA World Cup a symbol of teamwork and determination, the Rising Star Magazine is proud to spotlight the stories and moments that inspire us both on and off the field. Few debates in sports …
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By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 Notice: Dedicated to the players, fans, and dreamers who make the FIFA World Cup a symbol of teamwork and determination, the Rising Star Magazine is proud to spotlight the stories and moments that inspire us both on and off the field. Every four years, around …
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By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 Snooker is a precision sport that requires strategy, patience, and skill into a uniquely challenging game, not to be confused with pool. Played on a large rectangular table covered in green baize, snooker uses 21 balls: 15 red balls, six colored balls, and one white …
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