By: Yunhan L., Grade 7 How Do You Live? is a short, reflective book about living one’s life morally, fairly, compassionately, you name it. The strength of this book—and why it has remained popular in Japan and worked itself into pop culture—lies in teaching by example. Through the experiences of a 15-year old boy named…
Art Gallery: Illustration of “Brutal” (Olivia Rodrigo)
By: Teresa W., Grade 11 This illustration was inspired by the song "Brutal," sung by Olivia Rodrigo. Taking from the lyrics, I interpreted the story of the song as a teenager feeling insecure about themselves and feeling judged by everyone. The artwork depicts a student struggling with their acne–each bump on their face is magnified…
Book Review: Sunrise on the Reaping: Tragedy and Rebellion
By: Leshan L., Grade 8 Having been written after the original Hunger Games trilogy and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, this book makes many references to its prequel and sequels. This review does too. Therefore, I strongly recommend that you read those books before reading this one. When I read The Hunger Games, one…
Mathematics Corner: Real-Life Math Joke Debunked
By: Jimmy Z., Grade 8 Mathematics Corner: Real-Life Math Joke Debunked Hey guys, Jimmy here with my first blog post! If you don’t know who I am, I’m an eighth grader at Greene with a slight amount of nerdiness. Due to that aforementioned nerdiness, I enjoy browsing mathematical books during my free time (please…
What is the best notetaking method?
By: Nithya K., Grade 10 For many students, this is an important question, one that is often only resolved after years of experimentation. Each method has its standout qualities and shortcomings, and the “best” method often varies by subject and situation. My two personal favorite methods are Cornell and outline notes. Cornell notes One…
Movie Review: Blood, Sweat, and Cymbals: A deep look into Whiplash (2014)
By: Benjamin L., 9th grade Blood, Sweat, and Cymbals In arguably the most tense psychological thriller I’ve ever watched, Damien Chazzele’s Whiplash keeps the viewer’s eyes glued to the screen with his unique screenplay, sweat-breaking interactions between characters, and electrifying musical performances. The story is centered around Andrew Neiman, an aspiring drummer at one of…
Opinion: The Art of Historical Fiction
By: Nithya K., Grade 10 I’m an avid reader of fiction, and I usually find myself gravitating the most towards sci-fi, fantasy, and mystery. However, I’m selective with my historical fiction. Once in a while, I will find a truly wonderful book, and over time, I’ve come to realize that the best historical fiction…
📖🤓 How to Fit Reading into your Day! 🤓📖
By: Norah, Grade 8 A lot of us would love to read - we just don’t know where to start, or just don’t have time to. Our lives can get so busy now that even opening a book can feel like it takes a bit too much time - time that we don’t have…
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