Jessica Ng (11) – STAFF REPORTER
1,000 is for the number of puzzle pieces my Dad and I used to build,
7 is the number of Polly Pockets I used to have,
1,000,000 is for the number of times I didn’t turn off the TV,
which made my grandma mad.
Category: Creative Writing
Place I’d Like To Travel To
Jessica Ng (11) – STAFF REPORTER
If I could travel anywhere, I’d want to go to Tokyo, Japan. I’ve been to the city but only stopped for a short while before exploring the rural areas of Nikko. Tokyo is widely recognized for its outstanding cuisine, scenery, and museums.
2199: Is It True?
Mahraeel Tadros (12) – STAFF REPORTER
Artificial Intelligence is a fairly new controversial topic. One of the first questions dissenters would likely consider is: “Will machines take over?”
2118
Kenley Ho (12) – STAFF REPORTER
If I could travel to any year, I would travel 100 years into the future, to the year 2118.
No Name, The Snowman – A Cherished Childhood Memory
Jin Schofield (9) – STAFF REPORTER
Her hands were cold. Melted snow and brown slush had seeped their way through her gloves and now coated her rose fingers. Not that it mattered much to her. She couldn’t care less about the state of her fingers. Not when she was so close to finalizing her masterpiece.
Rudolph’s Cousin
Jessica Ng (11) – STAFF REPORTER
As many people are unaware, Rudolph is not the only reindeer with a special feature. Singer, Rudolph’s cousin, is one of the most talented reindeer of them all. Since he is much younger than the others, Santa doesn’t believe that he is ready to carry the sleigh on Christmas. During his travels, Singer would stay at Santa’s workshop house and sing to Mrs. Clause as she would love his company. Though he was sad he couldn’t be with his cousin and fellow friends, he was prepared to join in with the others for future present deliveries.
Santa; Man or Myth?
Maggie Aghababyan (9) – STAFF REPORTER
To all skeptics, parents, or edgy teenagers out there who don’t believe in Santa, the man that brings joy to children all around the world, get a wake-up call.
Dreams
Mahraeel Tadros (12) STAFF REPORTER
Fairies are not meant to be in the water. The frigid wetness wrapped itself around Gem’s face like an icy snake. She was floating face up at the bottom of a well. She could feel nothing but the snake’s painful grip.
Gone Horribly Wrong
Jessica Ng (11) – STAFF REPORTER
The big day was tomorrow. After long hours and nights of studying, Charlotte was not ready to give up. It had been one of the most challenging university courses she had ever taken and the workload was even tougher. Since it was always her dream to study at this campus as a child, she was happy she could live out her dream. No matter how challenging the obstacles were, Charlotte was determined to exceed the expectations she set for herself.
A Flight of Fancy
Jin Schofield (9) – STAFF REPORTER
She was an observant young girl. Her large, glossy eyes blinked at you with curiosity and innocence, the gentle furrows of her brow displaying a glimpse into her not-so-impressionable mind. Peculiarly, she daydreamed more than she interacted with the world. You could see her unblinkingly gazing off into space every now and then, or possibly staring directly at you. Analyzing you, you were afraid. Memorizing her surroundings, assessing the situation. As she turned to peer, with what must have been longing, out of the frosted window, you could not guess what she dreamt about. She was hardly awake with her eyes open. Where was she when she slept?