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What you should know about US college applications

College applications are a very subjective process. Once you have played the hand you are dealt well enough, things are really determined by factors outside of your control.

Are schools ensuring adequate medical safety for their students?

A proper medical facility is not only a necessity but serves to benefit every student, teacher, parent, and staff.

Reader Submission / Maybe a mirage

Something you may... You may never find again.

How to: live

My love always arrived wrapped in silence, wrapped in dust. But that was childhood.

Heart, cling to me

We will make meaning out of the holes in the sun

How are black holes detected

How scientists detect invisible black holes.

Another 104 days of summer vacation

Phineas and Ferb revival brings back the summer fun

The importance of mental health education in schools

Mental health education needs to be more than motivational posters in hallways and pamphlets on notice boards; students need to know that their struggles with mental health are normal and that there are adequate resources to help them navigate through them.

Should you consider spaying or neutering your pet?

Is spaying or neutering your pet really necessary for their health?

December 28, 2023
December 28, 2023

Nailing your university essays: The dos and don’ts

Making sure to stick to the prompt and ticking all your requirements can massively streamline your writing process.

December 28, 2023
December 28, 2023

The whoas and woes of bunking classes ...

The feeling of freedom that comes with not having to sit through classes where time passes at half the speed.

December 28, 2023
December 28, 2023

Life through the lens of an electricity pole

Today, I am covered in lines. Rust from the rain, and the occasional overflowing water from the drain paint my feet in unchangeable colours.

November 30, 2023
November 30, 2023

Five presentation tips for school students

Making a presentation, especially when you’re a school student, can be a daunting experience, and without proper guidance, you can easily find yourself in a tricky situation. 

November 30, 2023
November 30, 2023

Did You Know? - November

On this issue's 'Did You Know?'

November 30, 2023
November 30, 2023

Fog beneath the winter skyline

The two friends grew up together playing cricket in the garage, watching Pokémon routinely at 6 PM on Cartoon Network at Zuhayer's flat, and chasing stringless kites.

November 30, 2023
November 30, 2023

My Adventures with Superman: The Man of Steel with a slice-of-life flavour

The biggest strength of My Adventures with Superman lies in its portrayal of interpersonal relationships.

November 29, 2023
November 29, 2023

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off: The highly anticipated sequel that no one anticipated

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off not only does every aspect of its source material justice but elevates it to new heights.

October 26, 2023
October 26, 2023

Is being part of a school club worth it?

Running a club might not be the dream for everyone, or as impactful in the long-term as we might hear.

October 26, 2023
October 26, 2023

How necessary is it to teach programming in schools?

Starting programming while at school would grant early learners an edge over others, giving them the chance to either excel at it or learn the basic skills so that they can use it going forward.