Last year was tough. But despite it all, you survived it! Over the past two years, we have been through so much that has truly affected both our mental and physical well-being. Therefore, to begin the new year, I wanted to make a blog that focused on prioritizing ourselves. There are countless things that can…
While in high school, you may be faced with the decision of choosing your career or finding your so-called “passion.” But when you are so young and naive, it is hard for society to expect you to make such a hard decision. While struggling with this myself, I came across a book called ‘Be So…
Euthanasia, originally came from the Greek word “well/good death,” became a complex topic ever since it was first brought into this world. Many debate the topic of “the right to live” vs “the right to die. ” But what exactly is Euthanasia and how does it affect the basic rights of an individual? Euthanasia: What…
On November 30th, Barbados celebrated its independence. Not from a dictatorial governmental unit, but rather, from the monarchy. After 400 years of being under English rule, Barbados is now a free state. It was finally able to elect a president instead of having the Queen as their head of state, making Barbados a republic of…
The last full week of winter break is upon us! Next week school starts and for some of us, that means exam season. This time of year can be stressful, so it is important to take care of your mental health! Ensure that you are set up for success and organized before heading back to…
When buying a house, realtors will tell you it is either the seller’s market or the buyer’s market. What they mean by this is that either one is in control, and right now, the seller has the power. Even though Covid-19 plunged the world into a recession, the housing market boomed. Due to supply, and…
Students from all around have entered winter break; a time to relax, recharge and prepare for exams. Although it’s called a “break”, this time can be some of the most stressful for individuals. Especially with the uprise of cases in relation to the Omicron variant, and people panicking to start some Christmas shopping, the thought…
It probably sounds quite strange to say this during winter, but this is a PSA to open your windows. But why should you open your window? The winter season indicates that you’re likely going to stay inside for extensive periods of time. This implies concentration of indoor pollutants such as dust particles. The United…
Studying can seem super time-consuming and difficult to students. Especially if you spend hours studying, and still flunk your test. In reality, It isn’t as hard as you think it is. Everyone has different preferences. What might work for others, might not work for you (and that’s completely fine.) Finding the “best” way to study…
This poem only consists of 8 short lines, but far beyond that is what’s truly hidden in between each word. This poem holds its own special details and characteristics that I feel no other poems could bring out. The feeling and emotions of what this poem portrays in only a few lines is what…
November 16th marked an important day for the student bodies of Western Canada High School and Central Memorial. This was a day of advocacy for the friends and classmates of many. As a matter of fact, I am a student attending Western Canada Highschool. Thus, I was able to attend the walkout firsthand. For this…
As the world slowly transitions to a cautious reopening, I find myself re-examining some of the most intense lockdowns because of Covid-19. From the boom in popularity of the video-chatting app ‘Zoom’, or the craze in mullet hairstyles, to even the mass sharing of sourdough recipes across social media, the trends and habits formed during…
Whether they’re books, movies or short films, all dystopian genres draw my attention. Ever since Covid busted into my life without a warning, movies are mostly what keep me entertained during the tedious lockdowns. While all my friends are going on trips and camps, I don’t quite blend in with those physical activities. Instead, I…
I love talking about niche stories in history that are so absurd, a documentary would feel exaggerated and unrealistic. Today I’d like to speak about Tycho Brahe, one of earth’s first math based astronomers, and his oddly eccentric life. Let’s Start This Like a Normal Biography Tycho was born December 14th, 2021 in Denmark. His…
One of my first posts ever on this site was a post about beating writer’s block. That post suggests that if you’re feeling drained, take a break and consider using a prompt to get the juices flowing again. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the college applications process, my creative well has been pretty drained—I…