By Liam Kadel Context: At the Student Blog, this batch of articles has the theme of redemption. I had been reading some T.S. Eliot for my English class; so considering this prompt, I was inspired to write this poem about the divide between social classes. This is written from the perspective of a billionaire tycoon who got his fortune in a way that hurt many people. Rather than redeeming himself by sacrificing his luxurious lifestyle, he continues to unfairly burden the people under him. The billionaire convinces himself and the...
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Written by Billie Fechter Redemption is the action of saving or being saved. What you are saving or being saved from is all up to you. You decide what has power in your life; consequently, you choose your redemption. Everyone has that one thing they might regret or wish they...
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Written By Alex La Loggia The skull says “Come to America, We are all dead here.” It is peaceful, it croons, to be buried underneath the strength of the desert sky. So I walked towards the horizon until the desert took my name. And crumbled it to dust...
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Written by Gideon Batai As a student, I have a busy schedule. There are academic school events, extracurricular activities, and sports, plus obligations with my family and events I go to for fun. It’s difficult to keep up with mentally. That’s why I use a planner. My planner of choice...
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Written by Gracielle Dedo "Grab my hand! Sylvia please!" A clammed hand shakes uncontrollably. I could make a choice right now. I could grab her hand and run deep into a desolate forest of harsh winter, the carriage still waiting. Or I could accept my fate and wallow in a...
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Written By Olivia Dedham Last month, on October 22, the highly anticipated Dune movie dropped into theaters and on demand in the U.S. In all honesty, I had no idea what to expect. I am a sci-fi lover, courtesy of the 2015 movie Tomorrowland and the 2018 blockbuster Ready Player...
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Written By Gideon Batai When the COVID-19 pandemic hit America in 2020, most school districts transitioned to remote learning. Many employees also started working remotely. This change had several unexpected silver linings. For example, in March and April, carbon emissions dipped down to unprecedented levels. Carbon emissions picked up again...
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