While not scientifically proven, studies suggest that eye color is linked to personality traits because the genes forming our irises are linked to those that form our frontal lobes. Research indicates that eye pigmentation can influence behavior, pain tolerance, and how others perceive us, connecting certain colors to specific personality types. Common Personality Associations by Eye Color Brown/Dark Eyes: Perceived as natural leaders, reliable, confident, and trust

Stuyvesant High School is one of, if not the most prestigious high school in New York. Every year, around 30,000 students enter the Specialized High Schools Admission Tests (SHSAT) in hopes of receiving a high enough score. This school has a reputation for pushing their students to the limit, giving them as many opportunities to succeed later in life as possible. Luckily, there are ways to easily succeed and get accepted at Stuyvesant, more than most people think. Admission

Coraline by Neil Gaiman is a dark fantasy novella (a short novel) about a young bored girl who is curious. Coraline discovers a secret door to a seemingly better parallel world, only to find it's a trap set by the malevolent "Other Mother" who wants to keep her by sewing buttons into her eyes. Coraline must use her bravery to rescue her real parents and the souls of other trapped children, facing terrifying creatures and a world much darker and complex than the popular film o

Writing stories is incredibly fun but the most difficult part is trying to come up with an idea in the first place. Here are some tips that can hopefully help you come up with story ideas! #1 Work with a friend! It can be hard to come up with ideas on your own, so talking with a friend or two can be extremely helpful. Talking with your friend(s) over the phone or in person can generate topics from natural conversation, take inspiration from random topics or gossip that can b

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

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

Marie Curie Middle School 158 is a very diverse school with students from many different cultures and backgrounds. When you walk through the halls, you can see students from all around the world. This instance makes our school a special and interesting place to learn and grow. Each student and staff member brings something unique to the school, making each day different and exciting. There is an old saying "You learn something new everyday" and at MS 158 we can learn from the

What is Winterfest? Winterfest is a month-long celebration in school of the holiday, school spirit, and a friendly school-wide competition. There's commonly a new challenge each day, so paying attention to MS 158’s #morningmeeting every day is crucial to finding out directions for each daily challenge. The homeroom with the most points by grade at the end of Winterfest wins a cookies and cocoa party. The amount of points a homeroom earns is by percentage of the class particip

This year, MS 158 welcomed a new math teacher—and soccer coach—to our school community: Ms. Andreou. This past soccer season was one of the most successful seasons in a long time. I sat down with her to learn more about her experience so far, her coaching philosophy, and the exciting growth of our soccer team. A Warm Welcome to MS 158 When asked about her first months at the school, Ms. Andreou shared that her experience has been “really good—everyone is really nice.” Sh

Whether you are a 6th grader, 7th grader, or an 8th grader, you will be going to high school at one point or another. Many people choose to go to their zoned schools, others choose to go to screened schools, which are based on grades and essays! There are many other types of schools people can enter in, but the one we are focusing on is the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). The SHSAT is a timed entrance exam for admission into New York City’s eight specialize

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