TAYLEN LI

My experience at WriCampia was special. Although it wasn’t ideal at first, through many hours of social activity, I began to feel a sense of comfort and solace there. When I awoke on the morning of the day of departure, I was immediately drowned in feelings of annoyance and resentment for the camp that my mother Read more…

LEONA ZHOU

The Hobbit is a highly captivating book, for it’s almost impossible to resist turning to the next page. The first sentence of the book introduced a creature who has no beard, who is inclined to fat in the belly, and who is about half of our height called a hobbit, and this hobbit is called Read more…

NATHAN LUU

In the summer of 2023, I worked for the first time at my aunty and uncle’s pharmacy. It was an absolute blast to work there, and to meet all of the patients and co-workers, and I was required to work to the best of my abilities and to wear some formal clothing to work every Read more…

LEONA ZHOU

Ancient Egyptian Fashion: Footwear and Accessories Imagine what it would be like if the ancient Egyptians came here in the present, bringing their passion for fashion to us? From their footwear to their jewelry to their makeup and hairstyles, are all very fascinating, revealing their influence on modern style, and producing an awareness about the Read more…

EZRIE ZINCHIK

Chef Ezrie’s Adventures in Confectionary Creation When I think of where all the desserts in the world come from, I think of some fancy chefs with hats that reach almost the ceiling, and I think of long handled brass kitchen implements and fancy whisks and copper bowls, all required for the production of delicious sweets, Read more…

JASON QIN

The Twitter Files: the extent of current censorship The Twitter Files are a series of Twitter (now called “X“) threads published from December 2022 through March 2023, discussing internal documents between Twitter and the FBI that reveal government involvement and left-leaning bias in content moderation, information on the suspension of Donald Trump, and censorship of Read more…

LOCHLAN McCARROLL

Thomas Edison Introduction Did you know Thomas Edison became nearly deaf as a child? How about that he nicknamed two of his kids from telegraphic terms? Or that he created a lightbulb filament that would last for 50 days? These were just some of Thomas Edison’s greatest accomplishments and challenges. In this essay you’re going Read more…

NATHAN LUU

Boudicca: Will she prevail against the Romans? In 60 A.D., Boudicca said this: “I am fighting as someone like you who has lost their freedom. I am fighting for my bruised body. The gods will grant us the revenge we deserve.” During her revolt, Boudicca got together an army of 70,000–80,000 Icini warriors and warriors Read more…

CHRIS HE

Moldy pork The Bay Area seems like a shiny toy, but actually it is a piece of moldy pork – I do not feel prosperous living here, but rather very uneasy. Justice is treated unjustly, those who are given the power of maintaining justice don’t do it, and this needs to stop as soon as Read more…

LOCHLAN McCARROLL

The Hagfish: a living wormy fossil Scientists estimate that the hagfish has been around for 300 million years and has barely changed. They are the only animal with a jawbone but no spine. They are so interesting and unique and must be studied for their ways of helping our world and for their unique characteristics.  Read more…