Writing and editing follow a similar process to perfecting a diamond. Both begin rough and unfinished, but end up new and dazzling.  The very first step to making a flawless diamond is to mine it out of the ground. This is parallel to mining ideas or brainstorming for a piece of writing.  The second step […]

You’ve all heard about Abraham Lincoln. Whether it was from his leadership in the American Civil War or his presidency, everyone generally knows about the life and legacy of this unforgettable man. However, few know the specifics about his character, his amiable personality, some of his biggest achievements, and his many overcome challenges.  While most […]

55 years was all Louisa May Alcott needed to make a significant  difference in this world. Her bravery, boldness, passion, hardwork, faith, love, charity, and determination still inspire the world today.  Lousia May Alcott was born in Pennsylvania to a poor yet loving family. Poverty was a hardship for Lousia but it urged her to […]

You may have wondered about Mister Rogers at some point in your life. You may have seen an episode of his world-renowned TV hit Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Or perhaps you were curious what significance the number 143 held for Fred. From his birth in 1928 to his last day in 2003, Mister Rogers led with […]

Abe Lincoln was a humble and determined man who grew up in poverty with hardly any formal education. Even through these hardships he worked hard, taught himself and never gave up—which did lead to him becoming the 16th president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln’s life shows that perseverance and effort can overcome difficult times. […]

“Great things come from hard work and perseverance. No excuses.” The man who said this wasn’t just an ordinary person. He was an inspiration. Kobe Bryant was one of the most competitive and dedicated players in basketball history, and he is known for his forceful and relentless personality. All he cared about was winning and […]

Abraham Lincoln was an excellent man who achieved many important things during his lifetime. His nickname was Honest Abe because he was truthful in everything he said and did. Some of his strong qualities were: humility, empathy, perseverance, courage and leadership. Abe married Mary Todd from Kentucky. They had three sons. Abraham was the first president with a beard and was known […]

What are sports, really? Some people think they’re just games and that’s okay. But to me, sports are so much more than running around or keeping score. They are full of energy, excitement, and life. Sports can be played indoors, outdoors, or even online through e-sports. No matter who you are, there’s a sport out […]

“Who is your personal influence?”   I don’t know, maybe the man who faced many problems alone as a child.  The man who studied even after stopping formal schooling.  The man who had a hard time finding a job.  The man who published many books.  The man who kept inventing and achieving.  The man who never gave […]

Living your ideal life is living in a house with bullet-proof windows and blackout curtains: it’s living in survivalist mode.  We have always been scared of change and terrified of obstacles. We look at the bullets we fired at the old flimsy film of glass that we decided was too unsafe. Yet we keep the […]

Social media and high school force standards upon us which seem out of reach. Especially as a teenager, achieving these standards can be our sole purpose to fit in with society and not be cast aside as an outsider.  Attempting to meet these standards can affect your state of mind . . .  So here […]

The Galapagos Islands: the first thought that comes to everyone’s mind when someone mentions 9th grade Biology. Darwin and his theory about the finches on this island are a close second.  9th grade was two years ago for me, but the Galapagos will always be engraved in my head. Darwin’s theory shows how different species […]