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…
Ramadan and Lent: Beyond Fasting, What Truly Sets Them Apart?
Author: Hindou Aïd Ngom This year, Lent for Catholics, Ramadan for Muslims, and the Lunar New Year all fell on the same day: Wednesday, February 18, 2026. This coincidence can be explained by one main factor: although these celebrations follow different calendars, they are all directly or indirectly connected to the lunar cycle. Before comparing their differences…
The Northernisation of “Global” issues
When I arrived at school just days after major developments…
The Arctic Melt: New Trade Routes, Rising Rivalries
Authors: Xin Yi Hu and Theo Jun Ferreira Shimabucuro Introduction:…
Serial Killers: Born or made?
Experts in psychology, criminology, and neuroscience, including Dr. Scott Bonn,…
Ramadan and Lent: Beyond Fasting, What Truly Sets Them Apart?
Author: Hindou Aïd Ngom This year, Lent for Catholics, Ramadan for Muslims,…
The 2024 Election Showdown
As the 47th American election approaches on November 5th, speculation…
A Journalistic Dilemma
Author: Olivia Pataki Most people assume journalism to be the…
Climate Change: A Profound Approach
Climate change requires a fundamental transformation in how we understand…
Echoes of the Past – The Cycle of Genocide
Author: Maria Sole Angiulli The Holocaust Remembrance Day took place…
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