Note: The Masque of the Red Death is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe. This is a rendering of the story in poem form. The Red Death, with all its gruesome glory, Had struck the country and caused much agony. Prince Prospero, careless and proud, Hid in a Castellated Abbey with his noble crowd.… Continue reading Poem: The Masque of the Red Death
Author: Reem Hazim
A Comprehensive Guide to the SAT
On Saturday, December 1st, thousands of students around the world sat for the SAT test (see what I did there?). Whether you’re an anxious junior preparing to take the test for the first time, or a fretful sophomore taking the Pre SAT, or even a clueless freshman with no prior knowledge of the test, I… Continue reading A Comprehensive Guide to the SAT
Kris Fade is Coming to Al Mawakeb!
This Thursday, the local celebrity will be visiting our school as part of his 20 Schools in 20 Days tour. Every year, Kris Fade, Priti Malik and Big Rossi, the hosts of The Kris Fade show on Virgin Radio, tour around the regions’ schools in their double-decker bus to discover student talents. The trio never… Continue reading Kris Fade is Coming to Al Mawakeb!