The Sirens – A Short Story
It was a bitter winter night. The Pacific was as calm as it was large. Upon the shore lay a small fishing boat, inside was a crew of three: the captain and two young men. Meanwhile, unnervingly deep in the ocean lay their…
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The Jeju Air Flight 2216 Crash
On Sunday, December 29th, 2024, Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 was a scheduled international passenger flight operated by Jeju Air from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand to Muan International Airport in Muan County, South Korea. The aircraft was a Boeing 737- 800. The aircraft…
The History of Basketball
Today I will discuss Basketball, its history and how the sport has changed over the years. Basketball started with its invention in 1891 by a man who’s name was James Naismith, who graduated from Springfield College in Massachusetts, the Canadian sport started out…
The Maldives
The Maldives, also historically known as Maldive Island, is the smallest country in Asia. It is located in the north-central Indian Ocean. The country consists of more than 1000 small islands. It is best known for its crystal waters and fun activities. The…
Jean-Michel Basquiat: Graffiti Maker to Artistic Prodigy
Jean-Michel Basquiat was an artist who started in the streets of New York. His young life was tough - he was homeless and often slept in his friend’s houses or wandered around in parks alone. The only income he had was from illegal…
NESRobotics: A Future In Technology And Innovation
A new chapter: The Birth of NESRobotics New technology is spreading its wings again; this time, the NESRobotics Society and Robotics Club are at the forefront of this technological exploration in our school. It is an exciting time for students. These initiatives allow…
Mount Fuji – A Wake-up Call
Mount Fuji. It is a destination known for its sprinkled white top, beautifully framed by canvases worldwide. Millions fly thousands of miles to hike the mountain during its snowless window from July to September. Because, after September, the first snow falls. That’s how…
The NESMUN Conference: What can MUN bring to young people in today’s times?
In a world filled with conflict and violence, it’s easy to feel discouraged about the future. Our previous optimism shifts into staunch pessimism, and young people's minds are burdened with one devastating sentence: “I can’t make a difference.” That’s where MUN comes in. …
BSME Under-19s Sports Trip
Every year, NES participates in the British Schools of The Middle East (BSME) Sports event, during which the students on the sports teams travel to compete with other schools in the Middle East. From November 14 to 16, the U19 athletes will travel…
The BSME Music Festival of 2024
The BSME Music Festival is an annual Music Festival that takes place in November. Many schools in Kuwait and even some schools over sea in the gulf, participate. This year there are 328 students participating (this has been the average number for…
President for 2024
THE ELECTION! THE ELECTION! VOTE HARRIS! VOTE TRUMP! These are the phrases that have been plastered everywhere for the past couple months, ever since Harris unexpectedly entered the presidential campaign and set the internet ablaze. Instead of talking about the easily google-able facts,…
Cracking The Code: What really happens at MUN?
Hello, delegates! After a hefty and exciting day at MUN, you’ve probably heard tons of passionate speeches, raised your placard over a dozen times, and maybe even stepped up to the podium yourself. Or maybe your friend set your ear on fire ranting…
How To Write A Short Story
Have you ever been stuck on writing a descriptive piece? We all know how when you feel like you’ve settled into the year, and suddenly… out of nowhere, your English teacher has assigned you a descriptive writing piece on the most random topic?…
The Unfinished Picture (A Short Story)
“Can you hand me the white?” A hushed voice called to me, and I responded by reaching my occupied hand towards it. The presence of a hand halted above my hand, uncertain for a moment, before I felt it disappear from my hand.…
Elvix (A Short Story)
The fluorescent lights in the lab shine bright as the interviewer, Hazel, gets settled. I observed her as she fumbled with her elaborate equipment and planned questions, her intrigue for this interview palpable. She clears her throat and begins “Hello Elvix, I'm…
