Myanmar: A Tragedy Ignored by the World
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is a country in Southeast Asia that is currently experiencing a humanitarian catastrophe. The elected...
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Meredith Chang
Jan 22, 20236 min read
My Year of Rest and Relaxation and the Perils of Dissociative Feminism
Spoilers ahead! The stories we read are not just informed by real life, but rather they provide a blueprint for understanding ourselves...
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Maya Kumar
Jan 22, 20234 min read
The Danger of the UWC Echo Chamber
Regardless of where you lie on the political spectrum, I can tell you with 100% certainty that you have experienced the echo chamber...
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Maia Kaul
Jan 22, 20232 min read
The Power of Social Media
Most of us have social media such as Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and many more, and I’m sure that those of us who have it can confidently...
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Maya Kumar
Dec 5, 20223 min read
You haven't changed a bit
Some call it stubbornness, others call it resilience. Whatever you may call it, I’ve had it all my life. Age three. I was a clumsy...
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Samantha Lee
Dec 4, 20223 min read
Dear Class of 2023...
What do new beginnings mean for us exactly? The heels of hell term is as unforgiving as fast-acting quicksand, but slowly and surely,...
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Naina Taneja
Dec 4, 20223 min read
What the New Year brings
As we quickly approach the end of 2022, one thing has been playing over in my mind. How did my year start, and where am I now? I find...
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Boyi Li
Dec 4, 20225 min read
Faux College Application Advice
Applying to college is by far the most novel life experience I had this year, and the one I learnt the most from. It’s an introspective...
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Maia Kaul
Dec 4, 20222 min read
Adapting to COVID-19
It's weird how much things can change in just a few short years. Covid-19 has been a strange and stressful time for all of us. Looking...
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Yzzie Fleet
Dec 4, 20225 min read
The Tumblr Revival
Tumblr is a social media platform, featuring a micro-blogging site style. It reached the heights of its popularity in the mid-2010s,...
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Naina Taneja
Nov 8, 20225 min read
The Culture of Food
In more ways than one, food is a culture. The blend of flavors melting on our tongues, pairings one would never think to put together,...
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Meredith Chang
Nov 8, 20225 min read
Re-examining the Political Pendulum
Picture the pendulum. In the eighth grade, my then physics teacher—always a fan of what he called “bringing science to life”—rigged the...
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Maia Kaul
Nov 8, 20223 min read
Florence Nightingale, and How She Improved the Workplace for Women
In history class, we’re currently exploring the interesting topic of Florence Nightingale and how she shaped nursing. I found interest in...
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Ysabel Fleet
Nov 8, 20223 min read
The Value of Stars in Ancient Times
Sitting out on a big field, the cool breeze brushing by, the smell of crisp grass, and the hushed orchestra of midnight. Above a...
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Shiv Kalra
Nov 8, 20221 min read
My Good Old Friend
Football. It’s a way of life. You can keep your watches and your cars, But all of your treasures are nothing compared to mine; My...
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Antara Bajaj
Nov 8, 20223 min read
Why Standardised Testing is Outdated
A major topic on high school students’ minds is the SAT, a standardised test used for university admissions in the United States amongst...
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