Author: angelaxiao

Angela Xiao (9) | STAFF REPORTER

Throughout our life, we obtain skills that help us in school, work, etc., and these skills can be separated into two categories: hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills are technical skills that are relevant in certain jobs, such as having the knowledge of accounting or languages. On the other hand, soft skills are usually related to personality, such as time management or leadership skills. However, the debate remains as to which of these skills are more important. read more

Angela Xiao (9) | STAFF REPORTER

Video games have been present in our lives since their appearance in 1958, and continue to evolve in the modern day. With new technological advancements, video games have come a long way, from having simple designs to becoming complex yet compelling sources of entertainment. However, rather than being a source of relaxation, we start to see the negative impact video games have on the younger generation. Addiction, exposure to negative media, and health concerns are some of the many reasons that lead me to believe that video games are indeed becoming a detriment to children. read more

Angela Xiao (9) | STAFF REPORTER

Times have changed, and with technology advancing faster than we’ve ever imagined, it’s certainly no surprise that phones have become a crucial part of many lives. With the rapid integration of technology, we see a rise of children using phones from ages as young as 7 years old! However, I strongly believe that you should obtain a phone at 14-15 years old, during the beginning of your high school years. read more

Angela Xiao (9) | STAFF REPORTER

你好, bonjour, hello, 안녕하세요 and привет! On the surface, these words all seem to be completely different but they all in fact mean the same thing! Languages are incredibly fascinating: having their own alphabet and history, they create a whole new world within their system. Yet many of us forget about its contributions to the world and how learning a new language can truly benefit most of us.  read more

Angela Xiao (9) | STAFF REPORTER

It is an undeniable fact that, out of the entire year, summer break is the most anticipated break by the majority of students. However, it is also well known that summer school takes up about 1/3 of the summer, which leads me to the conclusion that summer school should absolutely be shortened! read more

Angela Xiao (9) | STAFF REPORTER

March 21, 2025 has been marked as the release date of Disney’s live action movie for one of the all-time favourite fairytales — Snow White. However, even prior to the release of the official trailer, this movie had gotten mixed emotions from the public. Story altering, controversial interviews, and the lack of creativity are just a few of the many reasons for the viewers’ immense disappointment.

The actress playing Snow White, Rachel Zegler, stated in an interview that “She (Snow White) is not going to be saved by the prince, she’s not going to be dreaming about true love, she’s dreaming about becoming the leader that she knows she can be”. Of course, we all love a good story about a strong, independent woman, but is there a need to create this message of how love is outdated and unnecessary? 

Snow White is undeniably one of the strongest princesses. She’s known to be a very feminine and innocent character. Her love story was enchanting yet touching, and despite all the hardships she had gone through, she chose to remain loving and kind. However, recent interviews hint at a modernized Snow White: instead of her original personality, they’ve replaced her with a independent, boss-girl character, one who apparently doesn’t need to be saved (even though one of the main plots of the story is Snow White being saved by the prince). It seems as if asking for a simple love story is far too difficult for Disney, and now the exact components that made us love the story of Snow White are no longer there.  read more

Angela Xiao (9) | STAFF REPORTER

November 15, 2024 marked the long awaited match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. This highly anticipated event brought in a whopping 74 million viewers, but it was indeed left with much disappointment and uncertainty. Though the scores clearly portrayed Jake Paul as the winner, many, including myself, believe otherwise. read more

Angela Xiao (9) | STAFF REPORTER

In the passage of life, we seek happiness and opportunities, hoping for success, yet when we face our evitable death, we are left wondering about the choices which we made in our lives. Was what I did for the greater cause, or was it simply for my own greed? This pondering fills our heads with countless questions and regrets but still, mankind chases after the simple riches and power that we so desire.  read more