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?
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…
Somalia’s Failing Democracy
A car bomb in the capital. An assassination days later. A government still fighting to hold territory. Somalia is currently the world’s most unstable country in the world, and its problem is rooted in the country’s history of Colonial Ruling. In the late 19th and early 20th century, Somalia was divided among several different European…
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…
What were the key reasons for the Jewish Bund’s demise in early revolutionary Russia?
A history essay exploring the causes of the fall of…
A Guide to Getting into Reading Classics
Classics are often associated with old dusty books; a clothbound…
Jousted by a Bull of a Beast
This poem experiment weaves together themes of dancing and the…
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
The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation
Sleep consists of four stages vital for health; deprivation can cause physical and mental issues, highlighting the importance of restorative sleep