By Ben Yi, Grade 10 Recently, I went to go work for my parents again for another week and here are the 2 most important things I learned this time: If you need help, ask. This was the biggest lesson I learned. While working there, compared to the last 2 …
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SherryGrade 8 In China, there is a large nationwide exam called the National College Entrance Exam, or “Gaokao.” People’s scores on this exam decide whether they can get into a good university or whether they can go to university at all. Many people believe that if you do well on …
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By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 Notice: Dedicated to the players, fans, and dreamers who make the FIFA World Cup a symbol of teamwork and determination, the Rising Star Magazine is proud to spotlight the stories and moments that inspire us both on and off the field. In a world that …
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By: Heran Zhang Nowadays, more and more teenagers suffer from poor eyesight, and wearing glasses has become common among middle school students. Poor eyesight brings trouble to our study and daily life, so it is necessary for us to protect our eyes carefully. There are two main reasons for this …
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By Sofia Pan, G8 It is estimated that over 70 aircraft are struck by lightning every day worldwide, yet news andpodcasts aren’t overwhelmed with news of plane accidents. In fact, the plane is the safestplace for you to be in during a storm. To uncover the reason, you’ll have to …
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Dillon Zhang As technology advances, Artificial intelligence (AI) has grown to become a part of people’s everyday life. For example,there are AI chatbots such as ChatGPT or Claude that have proven to be incredibly convenient in day to day life. What people rarely consider or even notice is the environmental …
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As of July 13, 2026, the conflict between the United States and Iran has become the world’s most pressing international crisis, with fears growing that the fighting could spread across the Middle East. Over the past several days, U.S. forces have carried out repeated strikes against Iranian military targets, while …
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By Elizabeth Tang Grade 6 I never dreamed of being seen. The indifferent gaze of others and their constant negation left me breathless. Piles of homework were placed on the table, and snowflakes stuck to the window. Winter—originally a season of “slumber”—was a time when I didn’t know I was …
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