Peer pressure is a phenomenon that has always been around, but how is it changing as social media is becoming a part of everyday life?
People Watching: Spring
As the seasons change, so does the narrator’s grip on…
People Watching: Winter
The narrator is alone, adrift in their empty apartment, a…
People Watching: Fall
Marlène has left. The world's silence echoes a deep void…
People Watching: Summer
In the pulsating Paris nightlife, two souls meet and become…
Psychedelic Mushrooms and the Magic Behind Them
For thousands of years, civilizations have been taking psychedelic mushrooms for their ‘magical’ properties. Historically used for religious ceremonies, today these drugs are often associated with ‘unusual’ and ‘trippy’ experiences. With the help of modern medicine, we may now dig deeper into what makes these mushrooms reality-distorting, their consequences, and why they might help you…
ICE Feels the Heat: Immigration Enforcement and the Erosion of Due Process
Authors: Aune Kinugasa, Mialeene Jahnke Amid ongoing political tensions in the United…
Les Justes by Camus – A Reflection
Author: Anonymous Albert Camus, the 20th Century French absurdist philosopher,…
Psychedelic Mushrooms and the Magic Behind Them
For thousands of years, civilizations have been taking psychedelic mushrooms…
Planet X (9): Myth or truth?
The universe is far more complicated than we think, but…
Nuclear Energy is the Future
Exploring the often misunderstood and politically charged realm of nuclear…
Now I Know What Loneliness Is
This poem collection explores the deep emotional landscape of longing,…
What We Do Not Become
We all have regrets: the choices we made, the paths we took. How can we deal with this and focus on what is important in life?
A Guide to Getting into Reading Classics
Young people might feel as if classics are unrelatable to them. However, there are many old books that explore emotions many feel even today: here is a guide to some of them.
Sylvia Plath´s Fig Tree Analogy
“The Bell Jar” depicts Esther’s struggle with indecision using the fig tree metaphor, emphasizing the importance of making choices.
Atmosphere
The poem celebrates the atmosphere’s beauty and complexity, highlighting its role in sustaining life, colors, winds, and the water cycle.
An Introduction to Bouldering
Bouldering is a popular rock climbing sport; this guide covers basics, equipment, and benefits for beginners looking to start
Epstein-Barr Virus – Links with Cancer and MS
EBV infects most adults, linked to cancer and MS. Discovered in 1964, it complicates immune responses and treatment strategies
Debating School-Wide Phone Bans
Beyond the Beep: The Pros and Cons of the Phone Ban, a discussion on school-wide phone bans, a policy being implemented across many European schools
Muck-Up Week’s “Gender Swap”
The “Gender Swap” theme on Muck-Up Day may be fun, but changing it to “Gender Mix” could enhance inclusivity
Interviewing ESB’s New President
The school president plans to improve the environment with furniture, a suggestion box, and tutoring, urging students to believe in themselves