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Ramadan. A month so widely celebrated from the tip of the North Pole to the heart of Mecca and beyond. It is symbolized by its well-known fast from sunrise to sunset, prayers and charity. Cultures have taken this month and created unforgettable customs,…
The debate over pineapple on pizza is often treated as a silly meme, but I personally feel that it is a disgrace to the best snack ever! Imagine waiting for a perfectly delicious, hot, and cheesy pizza, but getting soggy and wet fruit…
“A Change is Gonna Come” It is the summer of 1963. Several unyielding years of protests have passed- yet racial segregation continues. A norm seemingly chiseled into the granite of American society alongside the founding fathers. On August 28th, Dr. Martin…
Remember that one pink- filled day we had on Thursday, the 23rd of October? There was so much chaos that nobody knew what was happening! So what happened on this remarkable day to raise awareness for breast cancer that affects numerous women worldwide.…
Obviously, you know yourself better than anyone else. Nobody is allowed in your thoughts but you. Maybe you’re still finding out new hobbies that interest you, or perhaps you’re discovering things that are changing your opinions on the wonderful world around you. …
Sylvia Plath is known for being one of the world's most talented and devastating poets. She’s also globally praised for her famous poem and her popular book. But who is Sylvia Plath? What kind of life did she have to help her become…
There was Alice, sitting at the desk her dearest sister, Margaret, had once used. Surrounded by books that belonged to someone else, Alice started investigating. Where did Margaret go? What did she do last before disappearing? Was she even alive? These were the…
“Who is willing to try to save the world that is destined to die?” A simple question, an ageless sentiment, an album which rings true generations after its making - ‘What’s Going On’ by Marvin Gaye. The Album’s Conception Co-writer Renaldo ‘Obie’ Benson…
Obviously, you know what a bird is. If you don’t, then welcome to the world! Birds come in all shapes and sizes, from alert, predator eagles at 102 cm long to unaware, fluffy pigeons at 35 cm long. But if you’re thinking…
There is a specific kind of exhaustion that doesn't come from physically doing too much, but from thinking too much. The type of exhaustion students face emotionally, especially during high school. An exhaustion rooted in overthinking and stress. As a young student myself,…
How was Banana Bread Made? Have you ever wondered how we made banana bread? No, we didn’t put a banana between two pieces of bread - though that would be hilarious to find out. Actually, the dessert has a deep history behind it…
Yes, this is an article about Picasso and the colour blue. You may be thinking that as a primary colour, blue’s appearance in his work would be nothing too surprising. Yet, what I’m talking about is Picasso's Blue Period, where he obsessively used…
(Title quote by Malcolm X) Shortest yet most important Black History cannot be contained to the shortest month of the year. Not restricted to a single brief moment in the year. While this month serves as a crucial opportunity to amplify…
One of the most renowned events at school took place last month, placing entertaining competition amongst all the houses in the school, as tension was rising and stakes were high. All the different year groups throughout secondary school competed fantastically and brilliantly, supporting…
