By Elizabeth  Grade 6Have you ever copied someone? Like famous movie stars or music icons? Or do you like to wear the same clothes as your “popular” friends? Whether you are wearing trendy shirts or using popular cosmetics, it all shows that you are overly concerned with others’ perceptions, rather …

An Introduction to the Rising Star Sports Column By: Elle Shi, Grade 7, Sports Column Editor The moment before games always starts the same. The noise fades a little. The nerves kick in. Everyone, players, coaches, and fans, lean forward, waiting for something to happen. And everyone knows that anything, …

How social media engineered your attention Have you ever promised yourself to scroll for ‘5’ more minutes, but ended up spending half an hour? If you feel like you can’t control it, you’re right. And it’s not that you’re weak-minded; instead, it’s the sneaky science behind social media platforms that’s …

From January 22nd to January 27, the US got hit by one of the greatest snowstorms in years. This snowstorm brought heavy snowfall, freezing weather, and inconvenience from the South to the Northeast. The snow was record-breaking for some places, with more than 20 inches in many places in New …

Despite last minute negotiations, the US government went into partial shutdown due to Congress failing to pass the necessary funding bills. Although lawmakers avoided a complete shutdown of the government, some agencies are left out without legal funding authority by the deadline. By achieving a partial shutdown, the lawmakers assure …

Xiran Zhang Digital detox is a hot topic today. It means taking a break from phones and social media. Many young people are talking about it. Some try it for a day, and some try it for a week. This idea became popular because phones are now everywhere in our …