Aaron Zhang

Short Videos

Xiran Zhang Short videos are a hot topic among teenagers today. Apps like TikTok and Instagram are part of our daily lives life. Almost everyone around me watches short videos. Some people like them for fun, and some use them to learn new things. This topic has become popular because …

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Be Your True Self

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 …

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Digital Detox

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 …

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Homework: -Yea or Nay

The most One of the most common complaints you get from students are about homework. Students feel like they shouldn’t have homework after seven hours in school. What if they are right? There exists no homework in schools in Finland and, yet, they have the most successful education system. But …

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Current SAT vs. Redesigned SAT

The current SAT I test that we all know and love has been around since 2005, about 10 years ago. But beginning January 2016, the Collegeboard will be implementing a modified SAT I test, with several drastic differences. This brings up the question of whether the students who will be …

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