By: Heran Zhang Health includes both physical condition and mental state. Nowadays, heavy schoolwork brings great pressure to teenagers. Many students feel tired and upset, so we need to keep healthy both in body and mind. First, we must balance study and rest. Some students keep studying all day without …
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All About Microwaves: The Invisible Symphony on Your Kitchen Counter
By Sofia Pan, G8 In 1945, an engineer named Percy Spencer was standing next to an active military radarmachine when he noticed a bizarre sensation in his pocket. His chocolate candy bar hadcompletely melted into a warm, gooey mess. Instead of getting annoyed, Spencer gotcurious. He placed a handful of …
Read More »The Effect of Climate Change on Our Minds
By: Elle Shi, Grade 7 When people think about climate change, they often imagine melting ice caps or stronger storms. However, studies have found that climate change can also affect we humans who are living on that changing planet. These rising temperatures and more frequent extreme weather can impact memory, …
Read More »Spain Wins 2026 FIFA World Cup After Goal in Extra-Time
Spain captured the 2026 FIFA World Cup title on July 19, defeating Argentina 1–0 after extra time in a tense final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. By July 20, celebrations had spread across Spain as fans welcomed home a team that secured the nation’s first World Cup championship since …
Read More »Working during the Summer
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 …
Read More »The National College Entrance Exam in China—Does It Equal a Bright Future?
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 …
Read More »FIFA World Cup 2026: What’s New?
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 …
Read More »Eyesight Protection
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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