History of the Color Blue

By: Faith Jang  The history of the color blue is a strange one. Many cultures do not have a word for blue,and it is often described as green or purple. That doesn't mean that there was absolutely no use ofit in ancient times. One of the earliest sources of blue pigment was derived from minerals such aslapis lazuli, a semi-precious stone mined in Afghanistan. Ancient civilizations, such as theEgyptians and the Sumerians, prized lapis lazuli for its vibrant blue hue, using it in jewelry,cosmetics, and religious ceremonies. However, due to...
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Why Is Reading Important

By: Faith Jang  In today's world, reading often is put to the sidelines due to other distractions, like video gamesand school. Nonetheless, reading is still as vital to today's world as it was for so many decades.First off, reading helps us learn new stuff. When we read books or articles,...
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The buried are never truly forgotten

By: Elona Scheeres From the outside the old hospital seems normal enough. The French stylenineteenth century exterior is covered in ivy, lacing around its many pillars. Its ornatedetails are crumbled, its former beauty has been stripped away. The building stands asa shell of the place it once was. As you...
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Are French Fries Really French?: The History of French Fries

By: Elona Scheeres When you hear the name french fries, you may automatically assume that they areFrench in origin due to their name. However, most historians actually trace the origin ofthe iconic side dish to France’s neighbor Belgium. The legend goes that in the winter of1680, Namur’s local river froze...
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An Evil Witch

By: Faith Jang  Once upon a time, there was a quaint village in a beautiful place. The people there werelovely and looked extremely kind. All of them knew each other quite well, except one, the witch.Oh, the beast had mysterious powers and lived in solitude, defying the ways of the...
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The Deal

By: Shannon Mo  Tom Higginsby was a man of punctuality and order. Covered head-to-toe in gray, (grayslacks, gray vest, gray hat)he would board the N every Thursday morning on his way tohis office in Astoria. He’d duck into the car, weaving his way through crowds of mothers,businessmen, and sweaty subway...
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A Short Story of Belonging

By: Celia Moller  Emma was a bright student, but she had always found it challenging to fit in at school.Despite her best eorts, she felt like she was always standing on the outside looking in,unable to connect with her peers. Emma was a kind and caring person who genuinely wantedto...
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