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Bulb of a Wonton Shop

It is enough— Enough to be here, Beneath the bulb of a wonton shop.
26 December 2024, 10:38 AM

Out of Body

I know of my feeble frame of its graying at the edges.
26 December 2024, 10:33 AM

Migratory Animals

migratory animal Are you looking for a home?
26 December 2024, 10:26 AM

States

"That’s why I have jars of jealousy, anger, sadness, monotony, but this – it’s important."
29 November 2024, 11:00 AM

Md Moynul Islam’s story calls for a profound shift toward inclusion

Visually impaired Bangladeshi student Moynul defied odds, excelling in education despite systemic barriers, showcasing the need for accessible tech and support.
28 November 2024, 11:18 AM

Managing traffic through student involvement

Since the early days of November, approximately 300 students have been working in morning and evening shifts to help alleviate the city's growing traffic jam issues.
28 November 2024, 07:29 AM

An unforgettable journey of learning, friendship and self-discovery

Recently, during our last summer break, I had an opportunity to embark on a ten-day school trip to the USA. With a few other students and teachers from my school, we went on an adventure to three of the most iconic cities in the USA: San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.
3 November 2024, 12:19 PM

The marvellous lives of child actors

The young people who, with aspirations simmering in their hearts, strive to one day be stars in their own right.
31 October 2024, 15:35 PM

Serendipity

Wake me up every morning as dawn becomes a new day.
31 October 2024, 10:18 AM

A trip to the Midwest

From June 9 to June 22, I had the privilege to be a participant of a creative writing and cultural exchange programme called “Between the Lines (BTL): Peace and the Writing Experience” at the University of Iowa.
31 October 2024, 10:04 AM

Chicken Nugget: A lesson in how not to take things seriously

At a time when every piece of content we consume seems to be emotionally charged, it felt very relaxing to watch something so unapologetically nonsensical and weird.
31 October 2024, 09:27 AM

Farewell, Ms Lubna Choudhury

A collective loss is felt all over the entire education community with Ms Choudhury's passing on October 7, 2024.
8 October 2024, 12:01 PM

Ping-pong diplomacy: Explained

The power of sports to unite people all over the world, regardless of their differences, is well-known to most. Lesser known, however, is the fact that it was also once used to bring two bitterly opposed nations together, changing the course of world history forever.
26 September 2024, 02:00 AM

EXO Baekhyun's Hello, World is one of his best releases to date

The main vocalist of EXO, renowned for his belts and runs, has made it clear yet again that he's truly an artist to be celebrated.
26 September 2024, 00:00 AM

My love is lost, and I don’t want it anymore

Every time I enter it, this building carves out a tiny piece of my heart, leaving behind the sharp tang of hospital bleach and lemon-scented air freshener in its place.
26 September 2024, 00:00 AM

Should you go down the commerce path in A levels?

Making a decision as crucial as your academic track, something that will go on to define what you do professionally for the rest of your life, is a bit much to ask of a teenager with a barely developed prefrontal cortex
26 September 2024, 00:00 AM

Looking after your mental health during gap year

For students opting for such a break before enrolling in university, taking care of their mental health becomes vital.
30 August 2024, 07:04 AM

I heard they are changing the dictionary

I heard they are changing the dictionary.
24 August 2024, 17:46 PM

When the streetlights flicker, think of revolution

When the streetlights flicker, think of every doe-eyed child that the city swallows
24 August 2024, 17:42 PM

Growing up and navigating life with speech disorders

Speech disorders, such as stutters are seen from a young age. Young people with this kind of unique challenges face difficulties to express themselves clearly.
22 August 2024, 10:40 AM