By Elle Shi, Grade 7 Referees have a big impact on how athletes perform in sports. Their decisions can influence confidence, focus, and most importantly, the outcome of a game. While athletes rely on skill and training, referees help shape the environment in which they compete. One way referees affect …
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By: Heran Zhang grade 9 As a ninth-grade student, I am always busy with my studies. We have to sit in the classroom for long hours every day, doing homework and preparing for exams. Most of us hardly move our bodies during school time, which is not good for our …
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By Sofia Pan, Grade 8 Nowadays, Wi-Fi is seen as something to be desired. You’ll probably find it harder to live without Wi-Fi than to live without food, but have you ever paused and wondered ‘What’s actually Wi-Fi?’ First, let’s clear something up. You might think Wi-Fi stands for “Wireless …
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By: Elle Shi Grade 7 Climate change, one of the most common and controversial topics, can also be one of the most misunderstood. Misinformation and myths can spread quickly across social media, but people often don’t understand the reality behind them. First, many people think climate change only means increasingly …
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A dangerous Ebola outbreak is spreading across central Africa, prompting the World Health Organization to declare it a public health emergency of international concern — the highest level of global health alert. The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, one of four types of orthoebolaviruses known to cause Ebola …
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By: Ben Yi, Grade 10 Tesla’s Robotaxis, announced mid-2025, initiated its first services in Texas with active deployment in Austin, Dallas, and Houston as of April 2026. Tesla’s robotaxi service is an on-demand ride-hailing system in which riders can book trips through an app that uses Tesla’s Model Y cars …
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By: Elizabeth Tang Grade 6 On a hot summer afternoon, you walk down the street eating your favorite ice cream. As you take a big bite of your favorite chocolate ice cream, a wave of cool, sugary delight sweeps through you. Does it sound good? This is because dopamine creates …
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By Elle Shi, Grade 7 In sports, leadership is often associated with team captains or star players, but being a great leader goes beyond wearing a title. A true leader influences a team through actions, attitude, and the ability to bring out the best in others even if those people …
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