By: Elle Shi, Grade 8 Most people have played tag at some point in their lives, but few would imagine that a simple recess game could become a professional sport. World Chase Tag (WCT) has done exactly that by transforming tag into a fast-paced competition that combines speed, strategy, agility, …
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By: Sarah, grade 9 Imagine you are at a park. You call your best friend because you see her favorite British Shorthair. You then touch it and show your friend, and your best friend feels the soft fur and the unique texture instantly. Isn’t that incredible? This is actually called …
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By: Elle Shi, Grade 8 Why do millions of people spend hours watching sports? Why do families tune in to their favorite team’s games every Saturday? Why do fans scream at their televisions, wear their favorite team’s jersey, and travel across the country to watch a game? Sports are more …
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By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 In sports, it is easy to believe that the most talented athletes will always be the most successful. Some athletes seem to be born with incredible speed, strength, coordination, and natural abilities. However, talent can only take an athlete so far. When it comes to …
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By: Elle Shi, Grade 8 When people think about climate change, they often imagine forests and trees absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. However, there are some other ways to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere other than from trees that are not even found on land at all. These …
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By: Elle Shi, Grade 8 Every four years, the FIFA World Cup brings billions of people together. Even those who have never watched a soccer match often tune in to see the excitement, the national pride, and the unforgettable moments. This year’s tournament delivered all of that, ending with a …
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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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