The English class assigned book. It strikes fear into many. It is one of the most dreaded parts of English classes, where everyone feels forced to read a book that the teacher choose for them. Normally, it is a part of the embedded curriculum, which for certain units there are only so few books […]

  Self-care, as seen in the worsening Coronavirus pandemic, continues to be neglected, when it should be commonplace. Most students are not unaware of the many talks given by teachers of how important it is to take time for oneself, yet secondary school and university administration do nothing to help the issue. The fact of […]

Uncomfortability is a natural and essential part of life. It can mark growth and development. Being uncomfortable, in any given situation, can push the envelope of someone’s life for them to change it for themselves, for the better. While comfort feels amazing, one cannot challenge themselves if they never get a glimpse of discomfort. The […]

Books are a way to open many unexplored facets of the human mind. The worlds created by the beautiful tales of authors are plentiful. While some writers follow traditional routes of storytelling, such as going down the path of retelling Romeo and Juliet to fit a more modern narrative, others are venturing past normalcy to […]

Reading is one of the best, if not the best, way to improve one’s knowledge of the world and gain a more expansive perspective of the aspects within it. I can most definitely attest to the fact that I once despised reading. As soon as I would be assigned a reading assignment, I would internally […]

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