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

There are two possible names for either of these shapes; Bouba and Kiki. Both shapes have to have different names, so which one is which if there is no definite correct answer? Well about 88% of people will say that the yellow shape is Kiki, and the orange shape is Bouba. This was made clear because I asked every person in the newspaper, and 29 people said so. The Bouba and Kiki question is one of the most famous questions in linguistics, and has been around since 1929. Almo

Run. That was my first instinct. Run as far away and as fast as you can. The house was cold. No one was there. I took my sister, my little brother, and a bag filled with things we needed and ran out the door.  I sprinted so fast, until stopping felt like defeat. Like I let the house win. The ever scary house. Forever haunting. It seemed like I ran for hours. I stopped in the middle of nowhere to feed my little brother. A truck came up to us. Then stopped. Asked if we needed h

Are you ever bored or want to find a good show to watch with your family? Well, you should watch Big Brother! Big Brother started in the Netherlands and later came to the USA in July of 2000. Big Brother is a reality show where people enter a house and, through a series of competitions, nominate each other and evict each other out of the house. The goal is to reach the end alone to win $750,000.  How the Game Works The game has changed over the years, so these are the most r

A job is an important part of a person's life. It is the way you make money to pay for your rent and bills. Many jobs require difficult labor and pay high. Others are easy and fun, but can pay low.  With so many options, it's hard to decide what job fits you best. In this article, we will discuss what can be the best job for people depending on their position in life. The perfect job has to have three main conditions: Good working conditions Decent or high pay Not boring and

Savory foods are often more filling and have more nutrition. They offer a more balanced and more satisfying experience due to their contents of protein, fiber, and healthy fat content, promoting satiety and sustained energy, while also providing a wider range of textures and flavors. People prefer savory foods as they often provide a more satisfying and nutritious eating experience than many sweet options. Salt is a natural flavor enhancer, intensifying other tastes and creat

(Chapter One: Lip Gloss, Laughs, Whispers, and Smiles.)  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ September 1st, 1989  The door slams open against the wall, as three girls walk into the talkative halls of Cedar Hills High, in Sherwood Ohio. People stared and spoke quietly to themselves, all eyes on them. These three girls walk through the halls confidently while talking to themselves. These are your typical“ popular girls”. Lip gloss, laughs, whispers, and smiles. The le

Laufey is a wonderful singer who blends jazz, classical, and pop music into her songs. She started to rise to fame with viral songs such as “Street by Street”, “Let You Break My Heart Again”, and “From The Start”. In this article I will tell you my top nine Laufey songs (not put in any particular order) and the meanings behind them.  1.Too Little, Too Late - This song is about regret and lost love. In this song Laufey is singing from a man’s perspective about how he regrets n

It was 4:05 p.m., December 13, 2025, at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, when the first shots rang out at the Barus and Holley Engineering building. Two people were killed, and nine were injured. At 4:22, the notification was sent out to all the students and faculty: “ BrownUAlert: 1st, Urgent: There's an active shooter near Barus & Holley Engineering. Lock doors, silence phones and stay hidden until further notice. Remember: RUN, if you are in the affected locat

It was just another day at Stephen Hawking Middle School. I headed to my homeroom, feeling refreshed and ready after a good night’s rest. I hung out with my friends and talked about what happened over the weekend. Gabi says that she went on a weekend trip upstate to go skiing. Jack says he ate hotpot with his relatives from Seattle. And Aaron, unsurprisingly, just napped a lot.  Oh, by the way, let me introduce you to our friend group. Gabi has the most angelic voice I've ev

We all know our amazing ARTS teachers, Ms. Allen and Ms. Carlucci, have been in charge of producing our yearly theatre shows! This year, it's High School Musical Jr. ! For background information, the play is about a girl named Gabriella Montez, who had just moved to East High. She met Troy, the captain of the basketball team, at a New Year’s party by singing karaoke together, and the two have only gotten closer ever since! has a passion for singing, and forms a close bond wit

New Zealand: Pavlova Every country in the world has some dessert for Christmas, and New Zealand is no exception. During the winter holidays, many people from New Zealand bake the dessert known as pavlova in celebration for the festive season. This dish is very popular in the Oceania region of the world, along with another country competing for the dessert–Australia. Unlike other sweet treats, pavlova is debated on whether it originates in Australia or New Zealand; both with t

The holidays are here! That means winter break, hot chocolate, and the BEST Christmas movies and shows. Whether you’re chilling with family, having a sleepover with friends, or just relaxing in your pajamas, watching holiday movies is a must. So here’s a list of some of the most fun and festive shows and movies that’ll make your break even better! 1. Home Alone (1990) Okay, let’s start with a classic. Home Alone is about a kid named Kevin who gets left home alone when his fam

Chapter 1 Sirius: UUUUHHH!! I can't stand these kids! All they ever talk about is that popular, trendy stuff, instead of the new game I created,  Mafia, I don't get why it's not popular. Why is the stupid 6,7 popular? Watt: It's fine! Once you post the video everyone will talk about it at "school'’ Ember: (Walks in) Hey guys I just finished the voice edit. Do you want to look at it? Sirius: YES! I WILL LOOK AT IT! I NEED TO DO ,SOMETHING OTHER THAN DEFINITELY NOT SPYING ON OU

Imagine sitting in class, heart racing, stomach in knots, just thinking about the next test or assignment. This isn’t just a bad school day - it’s reality. Approximately 20% of adolescents in NYC experience depression or anxiety at some point during their school years, and the numbers just keep on climbing. Whether it’s due to test grades, bad sleep schedules, overwhelming homework, or other challenges, school-related stress can take a serious toll. The reason this is such a

Asking people questions that were debated long to come…                                   Favorite Candy Ethan: Jolly Rancher  Luke: Jolly Ranchers  Timothy: Sour Strips Favorite Game Ethan: Steal a Brainrot Luke: NHL25 Timothy: Madden 25 Favorite Fast Food Restaurant Ethan: Popeyes  Luke: Everything  Timothy: Taco Bell Favorite activity/hobbies Ethan: Playing steal a brainrot Luke: Playing hockey Timothy: Collecting football cards Favorite Sport Ethan: Basketball  Luke: Hock

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

Canines have unique nose-prints, are super social, and pants to cool down. Whiskers that navigate surroundings, ears that can hear sounds up to 64kHz, and scratches up your couch without a care in the world, now that’s your ordinary household cat. Dogs vs. Cats. Who’s actually better? Cats Cats originate from the felix sylvestris lybica, and are owned by 29% of American households. They need around 20-30 minutes to undivided attention each day, depending on the breed. Kittens

In October of 2025, the US federal government was unavailable to the public for a record amount of times. In fact, this past has been extended to be the “largest government shutdown in history.” And who is the blame for it?   Well, we have two sides: the Republicans and the Democrats. And both have had a strong impact on this shutdown. Both sides have been involved with this historical event. So between both sides, which one has more responsibility for the government shutdo

Is it just me or do you hear some Christmas bells? Are you and your friends ready for Christmas, but don’t know what to do? Well, you're at the right place. Here's some holly jolly activities to do for Christmas! Books to Read Don’t you sometimes just want to curl up on your bed and read a book? Here's some book recommendations. Mint To Be (by  Katie Cicatelli-Kuc) The Afterlife of Holly Chase (by Cynthia Hand) Carols and Chaos (by Cindy Anstey) The Holiday Switch (by Tif Mar