John Locke 2023 Essay Competition - Received "Commendation"
What is something important, about which nearly everybody is wrong? For a long time, people have considered power important and sought...
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Feb 24, 20233 min read
Personal Memoir - Venture
“Isabella, Come here for a second! I have something to tell you,” My mother called me from my room. I could already discern an ominous...
Feb 18, 20231 min read
"Star" (Poem)
I stay still and illuminate I brighten up the pitch-black night sky The light I produce is so great That your eyes will tear and cry I...
Dec 10, 20222 min read
Vaping is harmful
In the 19th century, cigarettes were first introduced to the world. They became popular soon after they were introduced, and the...
Aug 27, 20224 min read
Were the lockdowns worth it?
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries implemented a lockdown to prevent the spread of the virus. In 2020, more than half of the...
Aug 2, 20221 min read
Are GMO foods safe?
Today, the safety of GMO foods is a controversial subject. A GMO, or genetically modified organism, refers to a plant, animal, or any...
Jul 19, 20224 min read
Pursuit of Dreams
“What is your dream?” This simplistic question drove me into a world of endless wonders, which at the same time put me through a state of...
Jul 18, 20222 min read
What It Means To Be an Only Child
Are you an only child, or do you have a sibling? No matter which one you are, you will probably envy the other. My friends with siblings...
Jul 1, 20221 min read
Science is my favorite academic subject
Among all the various academic subjects, science is definitely my favorite. It can provide an answer to many questions, and can also be...
Jun 25, 20222 min read
Save the Environment for the Future
A man walks in the streets, drinking his red bull. He takes his last sip, and searches for a trashcan. After searching for a while, he...
Jun 23, 20223 min read
The Most Serious Problems in the World
Today, we are facing severe issues globally. The problems vary from environmental issues to societal and human rights issues. Many are...
Jun 22, 20222 min read
French Toast (Descriptive Writing)
Something has triggered my urge for French Toast. Maybe it was the French class right before coming home, or it may have simply been my...
Jun 22, 20226 min read
I shouldn’t be alive: 76 days adrift
After watching this video=> https://youtu.be/A2WXawMmwCo Day 1 Today was the first day of my great expedition. The ocean has embraced me...
Jun 18, 20222 min read
Modern Technology
Today, modern technology has dominated our world, and the majority of people depend on it greatly. Some say that technology has made the...
Jun 8, 20223 min read
The Negative Effects of Procrastination
“The deadline is Monday 12:00 AM”, my teacher says. I think to myself: “This time I’ll really try to turn it in early”, but this is a...
Jun 7, 20222 min read
If you could read only one book for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
If I could read only one book for the rest of my life, I would definitely read one of the books in the Harry Potter series. It is one of...
May 26, 20223 min read
How to Play Hooky
Do you want to miss your classes and not get in trouble? If so, follow these directions to perfectly play hooky. Playing hooky, if done...
May 25, 20223 min read
Book review: Lord of the Flies
William Golding’s Lord of the Flies is a direct refutation against R. M. Ballantyne’s famous book, The Coral Island: A Tale of the...
May 25, 20223 min read
We Can Remember it for you Wholesale
In Philip K. Dick’s Minority Report, people can implant memories that are not theirs. It is an affordable way for people to experience...
May 20, 20223 min read
Book review: A Separate Peace
A Separate Peace presents many themes of contrast: humanity’s innate goodness vs. its inherent evil, past vs. present, illusion vs....
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