By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 Snooker is a precision sport that requires strategy, patience, and skill into a uniquely challenging game, not to be confused with pool. Played on a large rectangular table covered in green baize, snooker uses 21 balls: 15 red balls, six colored balls, and one white …

Health is really important in our daily life. If we are not healthy, it’s hard to focus in school or even enjoy things we like. I think having a healthy lifestyle is not too hard, but we need to build some good habits. First, eating better food is important. A …

By Mitchell Cui, Grade 7 For years, the autonomous vehicle industry promised a future that always seemed to be just around the corner. In April 2026, that corner was finally turned. On April 18, Tesla activated fully unsupervised robotaxi rides in both Dallas and Houston, Texas. Unlike earlier pilots that …

By Ben Yi, Grade 10 Spirit Airlines was an American ultra-low-cost carrier known for its extremely affordable prices. known for its bright yellow aircraft and unbundled, “a-la-carte” pricing. After accumulating massive post-pandemic debt and failed merger efforts, the company ceased operations and liquidated entirely on May 2, 2026, following a …

By Elizabeth Tang Grade 6  I once heard a sentence about friendship: “Friendship is the condiment of life, as well as the painkiller of life.” I was deeply touched by these words. I have a confidant who cares about me and brings me happiness every time, even though we are …

By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 Referees are part of nearly every sport, yet they are often treated like they aren’t a part of them. Players and coaches have always relied on officials to keep games fair and organized, but the way referees are treated during games raises an important question: …

In America, nearly 60 million people may be drinking from pipes containing toxic metals. In Jackson, Mississippi, the mayor has issued more than 300 “boil water notices” in the last 2 years. Repeated warnings caused fear and frustration among city residents, and many feel as though they cannot even trust …

By Mitchell Cui, Grade 10 The artificial intelligence industry has never moved faster, spent more money, or attracted more geopolitical scrutiny than it does right now. In the span of a single week in April 2026, the landscape shifted in ways that would have seemed extraordinary even a year ago. …