Dear Future 6th Graders, I didn't really know what to expect when entering middle school, so I decided to just "go with the flow." Unfortunately, that "flow" did not turn out well. I ended up becoming friends with someone who ran in a popular circle. At first, I kept my distance because I wasn't sure how to act around them. Even though I wanted to be part of their group, I didn't want to change who I was. Ultimately, I chose a path just to become well-known, changing mysel

Whenever you eat any fruits or vegetables, not only do you get a good tasting treat, but you also help your body as well. Fresh produce can give a variety of helpful vitamins and minerals that humans need to survive. Some of the most beneficial, however, aren’t as popular as they should be. These fruits and vegetables both taste great and strengthen the body, despite them not being as known. Knowing this, here are the 10 most beneficial yet unnoticed plants for your body. 10.

If you have been keeping up with our school you know about our school’s girls volleyball team. But how much do you really know (hopefully you are not discouraged by the girls record)? In this article, volleyball player Cynthia Ng will share an insider's look. Interview: Question: What is one reason you wanted to join the team? Response: I wanted to join because I wanted a new hobby and volleyball seemed really fun. Question: How did you feel when you got in? Response: I

I wish you liked me the same. You think I’m weird. Don't you? I stare at the mirror, terrified of what I have become and scared of my own shadow. My skin feels too tight for my body. My wardrobe changed completely. I don't look the same as I did 3 months ago. My hair is curled and dyed. My figure looks different. Much different. While I still stare in the mirror, my stomach growls. I wonder why I changed myself for you? You see, I never thought of you as more than a friend

Chapter 1~ It has been 20 days without any food or water. I’m weak, tired, and barely holding on. The chest lid I used to be able to open without any effort is now too heavy. I have an infected wound and no one is around anymore. But today I heard someone, then I had hope. I was so sure that the noise would walk away and not find me that I started to cry softly, and that's when the chest lid opened and a moonshadow elf looked in and asked quietly, “Hey little one, what are

“The drum sound is horrific-no solos and the songs plain stink.” “They’re capable of much better.” “It sounds like an awful demo tape, full of really rubbish riffs.” If you’re well-versed in Metallica’s history, you’d be familiar with their eighth studio album St. Anger-and even more so with the immediate backlash that followed. Legendary American heavy metal band Metallica is one of the “big four” pioneers of thrash metal, topping charts and selling out albums consecutively

Here are some basic definitions and basic history of modern memes; for our less chronically online peers: Sonion Proper Noun /ˈsʌnjən/ History unknown A proper noun often referring to someone who just said something weird, ridiculous, random, or odd. (Alternate Definition) A global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced miniature components, specifically microphones, receivers, and electromechanical components for hearing aids and professional audio devices. “Say Wall

To all the students at Marie Curie, the theater club is about to put on their annual production! This year, the show chosen is High School Musical Jr, so not only will you see people overcoming stereotypes and “breaking free,” from social pressure, but there’s also connections between many characters and humor all around. Our production has a variety of people who are INSANELY talented, and will bring this production to life. To begin, let’s talk about some of the main roles

David Attenborough is a world-renowned English broadcaster, biologist, and natural historian who’s done over 100 documentaries and taught billions of people about plants and animals around the world. On May 8th, 2026, he recently celebrated his 100th birthday. A Global Celebration Going from a young boy looking for fossils in the dirt to becoming the world's most celebrated naturalist (a scientist who studies nature), this birthday is a milestone for a remarkable life. Tribu

If you have been keeping up with the NBA playoffs, you would know that the Knicks are going on a generational run for a chance to win the championship. They currently secured their spot in the Eastern conference finals. The only other team as of now to do so is the reigning champions; The Oklahoma City Thunder (OKC). The Knicks are coming off a series against the Philadelphia 76ers. They have been rivals for a long time due to many conflicts between the players. Two years a

Pathogens have been a risk to human life since the start of our existence. Diseases like influenza and the Black Plague have been dominant over humans, killing millions upon millions of people on a global scale. Of course, we have had a major pandemic in recent memory, COVID-19, left about 7 million people dead, and the Spanish flu 110 years ago killed about 50 million people. However, not long after, an outbreak of diptheria in Nome, Alaska emerged 10 years later in 1925. Th

Chapter 1 Here in Xadia the world is split in two. On one side there are the human kingdoms and on the other are the elven villages. Back then humans and elves used to live in peace side by side but when the humans created dark magic, a type of magic that kills other living magical creatures. The elves pushed humans across the river of lava and split the world in 2 to protect Xadia and everything in it. But after a Moonshadow elf, Earthblood elf, and two human princes adventu

All About Townsend Harris High School: Townsend Harris High School has half day every Friday. Townsend Harris High School (THHS) in 149-11 Melbourne Ave, Kew Gardens Hills, NY 11367 is a top-ranked, selective NYC public magnet school known for its humanities-focused curriculum, rigorous academics, and partnership with Queens College. Frequently ranked #1 in NYC and NY State, it features honors/AP classes for all students, a unique Classical Greek/Latin requirement, and a "Wri

Raised in a strict Christian Scientist household by his mother who was an opera singer and his father who was a truck driver and veteran, James Alan Hetfield was born in Downey, California on August 3, 1963. He has two half-brothers; David Hale and Christpher Hale. His father, Virgil Lee Hetfield abandoned the family when James was 13. His mother, Cynthia Hetfield, distrusted medicine and refused cancer treatment, which eventually killed her when James was 16. (These two even

On May 2nd 2026, a group of passengers with severe respiratory issues on a cruise ship was reported to the World Health Organization (WHO). The ship was carrying 147 passengers and crew. As of May 4th 2026, seven cases (two confirmed and five suspected cases) have been found, including three deaths, one patient in a critical state, and three individuals reporting mild symptoms. The virus that was found on this ship is called Hantavirus. The CDC has said “Hantaviruses are a f

Mothers day. A day where people all over the world celebrate the love and work mothers put into taking care of us. It doesn’t even have to be your mom. It could be your aunt, your guardian, or just someone who means a lot to you. Here are some ideas of activities you can do with that person. One idea is custom jewelry making. You can use beads or clay to create cute bracelets or necklaces. Maybe y’all even match! If you want to take the jewelry making a step further, you coul

Around the early afternoon of Thursday May 7, one of the largest Learning Management Systems, Canvas, was hacked by black-hat criminal hacker and extortion group ShinyHunters. Said to have formed in 2019-2020, they’ve taken part in and directly caused major data breaches, data theft, and the exchange of information on the dark web. ShinyHunters is known for demanding randoms under the threat of colossal data leaks for financial gain. What does this mean for the appro

Our moms have done so much for us, why don’t we give them a little appreciation! Here's 9 ways to give our mothers a day to show that we care! Give them their flowers: At least for my mom, she spends hours upon hours making our house presentable and a nice comfortable place to live. Why don't we help them out, and get them a bouquet of flowers? It is a low risk high reward gift in which no mom can deny! Custom coupons There's nothing like a parent getting the extra, over the

In the 2020’s, a lot of things happened, good and bad. But in this article, we will be talking about one of the best things to happen in the 2020’s, Spiderman 2! (Warning: spoilers ahead.) Story In my opinion, the story of a single-player game is one of the most important aspects. The story followed the two Spider-Men (Peter Parker and Miles Morales) constantly fighting villains, culminating in Peter having venom injected into him, and then Harry (Peter’s best friend) getting

There have been many trends in the past few years, but what was it like 100 years ago? 1926 1926 fashion defined the height of the “flapper” era, with knee-length hemlines and simple, functional designs. Key trends include Chanel’s “little black dress” which emphasized the silhouette. Men’s fashion shifted towards soft-colored shirts, suits for almost every occasion, and appearances of flannel fabrics. 1