Every day in this life, you hold a new experience, a new memory, a new hope for a brighter future. That is why a new year means a new chapter, a new way to become a better version of yourself, even if it’s through your academics. Therefore, here’s a guide to five things I wish… Continue reading Five Things I Wish I Knew Before Junior Year
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Poem: The Raven
by Karin Mia Note: The Raven is a narrative poem written by Edgar Allan Poe. This piece is a re-written version of the poem. While I sat in my state of bore, There was a tap; A tap on my chamber door. ‘tis some visitor I kept telling myself while I distinctly remembered that it… Continue reading Poem: The Raven
Gowns of Steel: Great Women Who Defined History
by Hisham Fazail It is well known that in times of old it was the man that stormed the field in defense of his nation, his king, and his god. Amongst songs of clashing steel and spilling blood, the women waited wistfully for the return of their husbands, father, and brothers. But, even in the… Continue reading Gowns of Steel: Great Women Who Defined History
An Interview with Mrs. Alissar
What would you like to tell the seniors who are graduating this year? First, to the girls: I would like to remind you to keep saying these three sentences: I can, I will, WATCH ME! Becoming a strong woman in this generation does not mean conquering the men’s world and losing sight of your femininity.… Continue reading An Interview with Mrs. Alissar
Befriend Melancholy.
Befriend melancholy. Sounds absurd right? We are all in a never-ending race after joy and happiness. We force smiles in hopes of tricking our brains into becoming genuinely happy, forcing our hearts to pump euphoria in place of our blood. Whether explicitly expressed or not, the chase after eternal happiness is a constant thought permanently… Continue reading Befriend Melancholy.
Poem: Love to Be
by Hashim Riyan With Her Words so tenderly laid on gold Can a bleeding Love be too much to hold, Burning yet weeping a world away For long now I lay, Dead as day. Violet dreams in my mind Enamored to stare Into clouds I knew wouldn’t Cry or Care; To cut my Veins, &… Continue reading Poem: Love to Be
An Interview with Mrs. Susan Yun
Why have you decided to be a head of section/vice principal? What motivates you the most to do this job? My goal was not to become vice principle. When I starting working, I decided that I wanted to enter the field of education. I like the culture of education because I think it’s something that… Continue reading An Interview with Mrs. Susan Yun
Poem: The Masque of the Red Death
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
Bright Stars
Such beauty in bright stars, What wonder in the vast sea. A balance. It is an irony of truth, yet a perfect line separates its reality from branches of confusion to illusion incomparable is the beauty of what is seen not by the naked eye, but by what is seen though almost touched by the… Continue reading Bright Stars
A Tribute to Mawakeb
Yet another year that flew by rather quickly, and, naturally, everyone is eager for the summer vacation to arrive. As a senior who has been in this school for thirteen years, I began to ponder and think about my final departure. Ever since I was little, I always imagined that in my final few months… Continue reading A Tribute to Mawakeb