By: Elle Shi, Grade 8  Have you ever wondered where the water goes after you flush the toilet, take a shower, or wash the dishes? Once we use water in our homes, it does not simply disappear or directly go into the ocean. Instead, it travels through a system of …

By: Elle Shi, Grade 8 When coaches recruit or choose athletes for their teams, they are not always looking for the athlete who is already the best. Instead, many coaches look for something that cannot always be measured by a score: potential. An athlete with potential may not have the …

By: Elle Shi, Grade 8 When we imagine pollution, we usually imagine dirty water, plastic waste, or smoke filling the air. However, there is another type of pollution that is often overlooked. Light pollution. Light pollution is the excessive or unnecessary use of artificial light at night. It is especially …

By: Elle Shi, Grade 8 Winning a championship is the dream of almost every athlete. After years of training, competition, and sacrifice, finally reaching the top can feel like the ultimate reward. However, for some athletes, becoming a champion can actually make it harder to succeed afterward. The pressure that …

By: Elle Shi, Grade 8 Pressure is a huge part of sports. Athletes are constantly performing under pressure or when the stakes are the highest. Therefore, it’s natural to have some conflict between athletes who like pressure as motivation, and those who don’t. For some, pressure can help them perform …

By: Elle Shi, Grade 8 Whenever you think of the word sports, what is the first thing that pops up in your mind? Are athletes competing on a field? Or is it spending time with your friends every Sunday to watch sports? A sports community is made up of not …

By: Elle Shi, Grade 8 Sports can challenge athletes in many different ways, but one of the biggest differences is whether an athlete competes individually or as part of a team. Both types of competition require dedication, discipline, and skill, but the experience of winning and losing feels completely different. …

By: Elle Shi, Grade 8 There have been new concerns about the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems and communities around the world since the world’s oceans have reached their hottest recorded average surface temperature. According to recent data from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, ocean temperatures …