In our modern, fast-living age with an open circulation of benefits, the need for easy failure and the appreciation of its philosophy augments. Unlike the accelerating path of success, a very uninteresting trajectory, failure has one definition and a universal, timeless application. Failure is a pursuit that we are unaware of; it attracts imperfection and… Continue reading How to Fail
Category: 2018-2019 Archives
The End of WW1
On November 18, 1918, the ‘war to end all wars’ came to a cessation. On November 18, 2018, the Ethics Club brought students together to mark 100 years after the end of the first word war. First approached with this idea by the Social Studies department, I was unsure as to how this event would… Continue reading The End of WW1
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
Recap: 47th National Day Celebrations
The day’s events were as wondrous as ever. Students from KG all the way to grade twelve displayed their devotion to the school and to the UAE. National day is a yearly festivity that the AMSI schools partake in to celebrate the UAE national day with pride and joy. There were many things that contributed… Continue reading Recap: 47th National Day Celebrations
The Deadly California Fires
The state’s deadliest fire has been blazing for almost 2 and a half weeks, destructing homes and everything in its path. Almost 14,000 houses and 4,265 other buildings have been destroyed and it was a difficult job to contain these fires. Fortunately, early this Sunday, Cal Fires, the state’s forestry and fire protection agency, announced… Continue reading The Deadly California Fires
Recommended Books for Fall/Winter of 2018
1- Nothing to Fear by Jackie French Koller Suitable for young adults. It entails the coming-of-age journey of Danny Garvey, the eldest son of an Irish immigrant family struggling through the Great Depression. It is a tale of endurance and courage, love and growth. The experiences of every character will surely resonate and linger in… Continue reading Recommended Books for Fall/Winter of 2018
Interview with Mr. Dylan
With the coming of each new school year, students are thrilled to meet their new teachers. This year, Mr. Dylan Fleming is our new history and social studies teacher. We have sent our skilled interviewer, Salma El Etreby, to ask Mr. Dylan all the students’ burning questions about his life, his past, and his interests.… Continue reading Interview with Mr. Dylan
Lost but Found
I have been staring at my laptop for about an hour now, trying to collect my thoughts and arrange them in order to start writing my essay, but I can’t. I am a mess. I feel like I’m lost and trapped in this huge ocean I like to call my mind. Therefore, I’ll just follow… Continue reading Lost but Found
Five Steps to Self-Confidence
Self-confident people are admired by others and inspire confidence in others. They face their fears head-on and tend to be risk-takers. They know that no matter what obstacles come their way, they have the ability to get past them. Self-confident people tend to see their lives in a positive light even when things aren’t going… Continue reading Five Steps to Self-Confidence
Male Breast Cancer: A Boy Trapped in a “Girl’s” World by Minatallah Al Husami
Many are oblivious to the fact that the two genders can both be struck by a breast cancer lightning bolt, yet the chances of a male finding himself in the dreadful hands of this disease are about twelve times higher than that of being struck by lightning. I have, unfortunately, been diagnosed with breast cancer… Continue reading Male Breast Cancer: A Boy Trapped in a “Girl’s” World by Minatallah Al Husami