Caption: The 2026 Winter Olympics are set in Milano Cortina, Italy.

By Sarah, Grade 8  If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.                 ——René Descartes It’s another ordinary day. I look out the window. The city streets are full of self-driving cars …

Caption: What is AI truly doing to our environment?

Aaron Zhang, Junior The current conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel is the result of years of tension over nuclear weapons, regional power, and political distrust. The United States and Israel have accused Iran of trying to develop nuclear weapons for several decades. Iran has consistently said its …

by Katharine Qiu, Grade 8 We often dwell on the contrasts between East and West—the bustling streets of Shanghai versus the quiet villages of the Cotswolds, the grand ceremony of a Chinese banquet against the informal warmth of a British pub. Yet, after years divided between the two countries, I’ve …

By Luke Zhang, Grade 7 I chose to play volleyball last fall because I didn’t want to get “smashed” playing football. Actually, volleyball was my only option since soccer, one of my favorite sports, is only offered in the winter term, so if I wanted to participate in a teamsport, …

Smoking is very harmful to physical health, especially the lungs. Cigarettes contains many chemicals that can damage lung tissue and make it difficult to breathe. Smoking can also cause coughing and lung disease. It can increase the risk of heart problems because it can affect the blood flow. Overtime, smoking …

Recently, a patient from Australia became a global headline as the first person to receive a revolutionary “Total Artificial Heart” (TAH) and survived for over 100 days. Before receiving a biological heart transplant, he lived healthily with the TAH. Today, I would like to share the inspiring story of this …