By: Cameron R., Grade 11 Most people have heard of Ode to Joy and Vivaldi’s winter. But there are plenty of catchy, head bopping classical music pieces out there which haven’t completely reached the public in the same way “pop” classical has. So I compiled a rudimentary list of great accessible pieces for every classical…
Using AI As A Tool
By: Vivienne B, Grade 11 A research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab conducted a study in 2024 with three groups of students writing essays, each with different tools they are allowed to use. Each group had one of the following tools; these tools included only the brain, search engines, or solely…
Horror Mediums and Where to Find Them
By: Omar A., Grade 11 The horror medium is one of the most unrated and underappreciated mediums of movies, books, or games, along with being one of the most controversial. Other than the fact that most people out there do not really want to spend their free time fearfully, there tends to be some disfavor…
Book Review: The Escape Room
By: Vivienne B. Genre: Psychological Thriller Length: 384 pages Age: 16+ The Escape Room written by Megan Goldin is one of the fastest paced, psychologically twisting, thrillers that I have ever read. This is the first book I read by Megan Goldin and safe to say it made her my all time favorite author. This…
Storytimes On Break
Our storytimes will be taking a break through January 12. In the meantime, keep practicing with your little ones to build up their early literacy skills.
Book Review: Legend by Marie Lu
By: Emily L., Grade 8 Genre: Dystopian Length: 305 pages Age: 12+ Legend by Marie Lu is one of the most addictive and thrilling dystopian novels I’ve ever read. Set in the post-apocalyptic world of the Republic of America, the story follows two characters, June and Day, on an action-packed journey that eventually pulls the…
How To Take Effective Study Breaks: Not “Breaks”
By: Norah, Grade 9 “It’s just five minutes!” Said the person who doomscrolled for five hours Guilty? Yes. I struggle with procrastination, and maybe you do, too. We’ve been hearing about how it is good to take study breaks. They’re great, but the “breaks” most of us take leave us feeling drained or bored when…
Book Review: Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
By: Ellie Y. , Grade 8 Age Rating: 12+ Genre: Historical Fiction Length: 338 pages Stars: 5/5 Being one of the most compelling yet beautiful novels, Between Shades of Gray will take you back in time to World War II to experience the cruelest treatments people had to endure. Set during the horrifying reign of…
Book Review: And Then There Were None By: Agatha Christe
By: Stella Y., Grade 8 Age rating-12+ Genre-Murder mystery Length-258 pages Rating 5/5 stars And Then There Were None is a chilling and suspenseful murder mystery, perfect for the spooky season. The book follows a group of ten strangers, each with their own dark secret, lured to a remote island by an anonymous host. On…
An Honest Thought on Growing Up
By: Grace S., Grade 11 Do you ever have times where you don’t feel your age? I don’t know about you, but the last time I truly felt my age was when I was 14. After that, it felt like time just kind of stopped, and I’ve been living in an extended moment where I…
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