By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 Often when people mention how we are harming our oceans, they think of pollution and people throwing trash out into the sea. However, we are hurting our oceans in far more ways: ocean warming, acidification, underwater noise, and invasive species. All unintentional of course… Ocean …
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The “McDonaldization” of American foods is steadily increasing every year, and this shift has direct effects on public health. Eric Schlosser, a consumer economist, reports that the average American consumes “three hamburgers and four orders of french fries” per week. This level of intake means many people regularly consume foods …
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By Sofia Pan, Grade 8 Your vision blurs. Your ears buzz. Then the horrible feeling of nausea swallows you, leaving your T-shirt soaked in cold sweat. Most of us have had the same experience—motion sickness. It’s so common that 1 in 3 people is affected, but few know what causes …
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By: Elle Shi People often think that when you toss something into a recycling bin, only after 4-5 days, it automatically gets turned into something new. We think it’s simple: plastic bottles become new bottles, paper becomes new paper, and everything gets a second life. However, the truth is recycling …
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In May 2026, Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity”), a major Catholic social teaching document focused on one of the defining issues of the modern era: artificial intelligence. Signed on the 135th anniversary of Pope Leo XIII’s Rerum Novarum, which addressed the social consequences of …
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Social media is a big part of teenagers’ lives today. Almost every student uses apps like Instagram, TikTok, or Snapchat. These apps help people stay connected with friends and share their daily lives. However, social media also has both good and bad effects on teenagers. First, social media makes communication …
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By Elizabeth Tang Grade 6 The sunlight dappled on the slides and swings, birds are twittering in the trees, and the wind is blowing on my face—everything seems just as it was when I was little. The splendor of nature transported me into a trance for a moment. I can …
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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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