Elle Shi

The Effect of Climate Change on Our Minds

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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FIFA World Cup 2026: What’s New?

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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The Biggest Soccer Question: Messi or Ronaldo?

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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How the FIFA Came to Be

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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Snooker, Another Underrated Sport?

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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Are Referees Being Mistreated?

By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 Referees are part of nearly every sport, yet they are often treated like they aren’t a part of them. Players and coaches have always relied on officials to keep games fair and organized, but the way referees are treated during games raises an important question: …

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The Athlete’s Greatest Enemy Might Not Be Their Opponent

By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 In sports, it’s common to focus on your opponent. However, most athletes agree that one of the true challenges you face are the conditions surrounding you, both mental and physical.  For example, one of the most powerful factors of a game’s outcome is the athlete’s …

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The Science Behind Spring Allergies

By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 As spring, the allergy season, passes, you might wonder what has been triggering your allergy symptoms. Millions of people have a condition called seasonal allergic rhinitis, or hay fever. Every year in spring, usually through March and June, plants release pollen into the air to …

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