“Amusing little plans this person has…”  -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...  Beep Beep. The soft beeps of the alarm clock woke me up pleasantly. I wake up to the sound of the fire roaring to life and the eggs sizzling like tiny sparks. I walk towards my wardrobe, and throw on some clothes. Pink top and White pants.  “Perfect.” I whisper to myself. “Surely they're going to accept me now. Right?” “Marly, breakfast’s

China has some of the most influential histories and cultures from around the world, being the main center country of Asia. Many famous traditions from China are still performed today, with one of the most prominent being Lunar New Year, taking place in February rather than the start of the Gregorian Calendar. During Lunar New Year, relatives come together to celebrate with one another, practicing cultures and eating heartwarming foods. A major part of Chinese New Year food a

Sophia, Megan, Manon, Daniela, Yoonchae, and Lara; they’re the six members of the global girl group Katseye, the creators of some of the biggest hits of this year. Revolutionizing the world by storm with songs like Gnarly, Gabriela, Internet Girl, Touch and even the hit GAP ad “Better in Denim”. You May Know Them From: Sophia : Appeared on the Filipino Family Feud alongside her family in 2022 Lara : Appeared in an ad for Michelle Obama’s Global Group Alliance in 2018 Megan :

Everyone knows about the MS158 Robotics Club, with 18 people picked at the start of the year! All through September, we’ve been working on our project: “ Unearthed ”, discovering what archaeologists do and the problems that they face. Using Lego robots, we devised a solution, using AI technology and feedback from professionals. After months of research, we devised a solution to our problem: poor photography and lack of intercommunication. Our solution was improving imaging w

Imagine this, you sit down trying to kill some time, but the second you open the keyboard, it feels like a barrier appears in front of you. Why is it that two minutes ago you were full of ideas, but now you’re an empty shell of what you once were? What is this phenomenon? Well,  it's a common obstacle commonly referred to as “writer's block,” and in this article I will give you three ways to overcome it. The first option is to stop writing altogether. I know, I know—I have st

If you’re familiar with the gaming/console community and have shown any sort of interest in it you may have probably heard of the term, "Console Wars”. If you haven’t, then it is the term for the fans of consoles fighting about which one is superior. The argument will be XBox vs PlayStation, specifically the newest model of each which are the PS5 and XBox Series X. For today, the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 are not in this comparison because they don’t perform nearl

Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, you think you’d know it all. But there are some peculiar holidays that nobody knows about- mostly because it’s ridiculous why they exist! National Watermelon Day Apparently, August 3rd is the day to eat lots of watermelon. This holiday is a fun summer celebration to honor the popular, refreshing summer fruit that is roughly 92% water, offering relief from high temperatures . It promotes consumption of this hydrating, nutrient-rich treat th

Japan: Dorayaki Japan has always been known for its futuristic technology and unique culture, making it a staple choice for vacations and visiting. The country has a long history of customs and traditions, along with another famous part of their legacy: food. Japan’s cuisine, especially its desserts, has a lot of recognition across the world. One of these confections can be found all over Asia, being a staple of Japan’s history: Dorayaki. History Dorayaki’s origin starts in t

We all get bored every once in a while, probably because each and every generation has a shorter and shorter attention span. A great way to achieve that boost of Dopamine quickly is to look at an interesting website. So here’s a compiled list of my personal favorites. Neal.fun   https://neal.fun Neal.fun is a cool little website that has lots of mini-games and cool informational pages. Most famous for the mini-game “*The Password Game,” a game where you have to make a passwo

The New York Mets have been absolutely ALIVE this offseason. Their 2025 starting 9 is almost unidentifiable if you compare it to this year's starting nine. 2025's starting 9 consisted of: SS: Francisco Lindor RF: Juan Soto 1B: Pete Alonso 3B: Mark Vientos LF: Brandon Nimmo DH: Starling Marte C: Luis Torrens 2B: Brett Baty CF: Jose Siri  This was the Mets usual lineup, as they were used to most people on this roster for many years. The Mets had very high expectations that sea

It’s the month of January and a lot has happened this month on and off Broadway. But what are some of the most important events that happened this month?  Closings There have been many closings, like one of the most iconic Broadway shows, Beetlejuice , closed on January 3rd after its 13 week run, Waiting For Godot  recently closed on January 4th and Queen Of Versailles ,   starring one of the most influential Broadway stars: Kristen Chenoweth closed on January 4th. Not to men

I’m sure there must be PLENTY of music lovers in our school. From K-Pop to rock music, we all have our various music tastes. And I’m here to talk about mine! Everyone has heard about Harry Styles; record breaking music artist, former One Direction member, and one of the most popular singers of our generation. Whoever is also a fan of Harry knows about how he went on a hiatus after his “Love on Tour” in July 2023. Fans all over the world have been wondering and hoping that thi

A Refresher…….. Arcturus:  No, OH I MEAN OBVIOUSLY!!! I only came with him because one, he was the closest to my house, and two, my bike broke because of him. Therefore, I rode with him to make him pay. However, I will never ride with such a disappointing, lowlife, obnoxious, and broke driver again. He doesn’t even know how to fold his clothes…A-Actually, he sent me a selfie to show me all of his success in making his…really “interesting” game that’s popular, but then I saw a

On February 13, 2020, Samantha Pauly made her (kind of unofficial) Broadway debut as Katherine Howard in Six the Musical . Now, Samantha Pauly stars as Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby: A New Musical  on Broadway. But how did her theatre career start?  disclaimer I had no official interview with her but I got this information from past interviews she’s done   Most people have the typical “I’ve been doing it for most of my life story” but not for Sam. Samantha started theatre

More than 12,000 years ago, a young girl died. Archaeologist James Chatters found her bones in a cave on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Scientists named her “Naia.” She was a teenager from the Ice Age, about 15 to 17 years old when she died. Studying Naia’s skeleton has taught us a lot about life in the early Americas. Her bones show that she probably walked everywhere and didn’t carry much with her. She also went through hard times with her health and nutrition, which left mark

Some people find sleeping to be their favorite thing to do, while others might barely get enough sleep daily. Sleeping is crucial for the body to grow, repair, and improve brain function.  The recommended sleep time is 9-11 for school aged children (ages 6-13), and 8-10 for teens (ages 14-17). If you don’t get enough sleep, it can lead to grogginess, inattentiveness, and slower reaction time. If you’re in school, the quality of their school performance may drop by leading to

GASP! SPUTTER! The man arose from his mattress, spitting black coagulated blood out of his mouth. Violently coughing, writhing in pain, and jittering uncontrollably, he staggered off the bed, still shaking. He began to spit foam out the mouth, his nose bleeding. Everything around him was zooming out, changing into shapes they shouldn’t be. But it was fake. It was all fake. The walls were still. But it all looked real, too real. The man could feel the presence of tall, shadowy

Last month, I went to see Hell’s Kitchen: The Musical , and honestly, it was amazing! From the very first moment, the music and energy of the show grabbed me and didn’t let go. The songs were written by Alicia Keys and all of them sounded incredible. During the show, I kept tapping my feet and even finding myself wanting to sing along (quietly, of course). The performers were incredible. When I went, I didn’t see the original characters, but I did see: Lulu Oro Hamlett , who

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Lunar New Year is almost here, and we’re ready to celebrate! Lunar New Year, one of the most important and widely celebrated holidays in many Asian cultures, marks the first new moon of the lunar calendar. It’s a time for renewal, family reunions, and honoring our ancestors. This year, the holiday falls on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and signifies the beginning of a new cycle of luck, prosperity, and growth. Every Lunar New Year the Asian community embraces the belief that a