Every second, a garbage truck full of clothing ends up in the landfill. Do you know what the impact is of the clothing you wear every single day? The Impact of Fast Fashion Producing a single cotton T-shirt consumes 2,700 liters of water. That’s equivalent to that amount of water that could sustain one person for…
How much involvement can a family have in an individual’s medical matters, particularly when they are not conscious or in a clear state of mind to advocate for themselves? There are a multitude of ethical dilemmas that arise from this, and medical professionals are expected to respond instantaneously to these questions, as their decisions literally…
Recently, I have been reading Book 1 of The Republic by Plato and have come across some interesting philosophical comments regarding how the perception of justice varies depending on an individual’s own thoughts, opinions, and life experiences. What one might see as good can be seen as evil by the other person and vice versa,…
What is ADHD? ADHD (Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is one of childhood’s most common mental health disorders. ADHD often lasts into adulthood as it is usually first diagnosed in childhood. It includes persistent problems such as trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviours, and hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour. Unstable relationships, poor work or school performance, low self-esteem,…
I just finished my first year of high school this year, and I wouldn’t say it was the best experience, yet I was able to learn a lot out of this year. Although my middle school goes up to grade 9, some schools do start middle school at highschool, and with the lessons I have…
In our current society, vaccines significantly impact our daily lives regarding COVID vaccination, flu vaccination and many more. It is now mandatory and important in our human history to support humans’ longevity and health by increasing the quality of life. It was interesting to see each step of development in the science industry and human…
The other day, I used my VR headset to go hiking in the mountains. I live in a place literally surrounded by mountains and vegetation, but I chose to go hiking in VR instead. If I am making these small transitions to become more reliant on tech, are other people too? Becoming more technologically…
This may be a hot take, but I dislike science and math. I don’t dislike it due to the fact that it’s boring; I just dislike it for me currently. For some context, growing up, I had an influential pressure to enjoy classes like math and science (specifically math) because those were the stereotypes thrown…
I love bubble tea (or boba, whatever you want to call it!), and now that it’s summer, bubble tea makes a perfect treat to beat the heat! Bubble tea originated in Taiwan during the 1980s, and now bubble tea is a sought after drink internationally! I love bubble tea as it makes me reminiscent of…
With it being halfway through July, summer is in full swing, bringing numerous opportunities and experiences for you to explore. Whether your summer is action-packed with vacations and traveling, or you find yourself at home enjoying the warm weather, many people will occasionally find themselves with some free time on their hands. What better way…
As the school year and our extracurriculars end, I know that most of us are feeling the stress of it all. I could give you a list of ways to stay calm and motivated during this last month, but I think most of us already know methods like eating, sleeping, and exercising well. These methods…
During the summer, I have some time where I have the ability to explore some new interests, such as reading. Unlike others, I don’t particularly like reading as I usually only like certain genres or get bored easily. However, this summer, I thought it would be beneficial to get out of my comfort zone and…
As you may have already noticed, the appeal behind “aesthetics” or aesthetically pleasing content is a major trend on social media and an important genre of content on many platforms. For instance, apps such as Pinterest have become known for their content that caters for the idea of aesthetically pleasing images for people to gain…
I can almost see it at the back of my mind. I’ve spent so much time watching everything that the image is painted into the soul of my eyes. The crevices of the mountains, the colours of the morning sun, and even the breeze that breaks the overwhelming heat occasionally. Perhaps I should paint it…