CATCHING BUTTERFLIES
Talking about how if people could go back in time, what would they change. If we ponder on the mistakes we made in the past, it will only negatively affect our future. With time running out, we should focus more on the present, to pave the way to our desired future. Evaluates more on how our mistakes and memories shape us, and the butterfly effect.
TICK TOCK: COUNTING DOWN THE MINUTES
Exploring how everything is based upon time, and how it can be a hostile but friendly aspect of reality.
WILL I EVER BE CONSIDERED BEAUTIFUL?
How and why beauty standards for women have changed over time.
DEATH BY A THOUSAND CUTS
Generation of ecosystems (forests and habitats) being destroyed
Changes of the environment
What is the future for our environment?
Impacts of logging
HOW DOES THE REALITY OF DEATH GIVE OUR LIVES MEANING?
Exploring the notion that no one knows when they are going to die, while knowing it is an inevitable event and how this shapes the way people choose to live their lives.
WHAT IS NOSTALGIA?
Encapsulating the meaning behind nostalgia: how it’s regarded in the scientific community as well as its basic definition. The article explores ways in which nostalgia influences our emotions: both positively and negatively, and how dwelling on negative thoughts could be unhealthy.
DO WE STILL HAVE FRIENDS?
Contrast kids’ leisure activities now and the past, how kids would go to the park and play games like Hopscotch, tag or stay at home and make origami, legos, but nowadays kids only play video games.
FAST FORWARD
Interview with STC teachers and ex-students. How is university/work life different compared to high school? What was important during high school that might seem insignificant to you now? If you could give advice to your younger self, what would it be?
REST IS RESISTANCE
The culture of productivity and hustle culture encourages us to pursue pathways that are often unrealistic and toxic, which may lead to burnout. Therefore, we should try to slow down and make time for rest, instead of trying to do everything at once.
SHE’S ALL THAT
In light of the 4th and upcoming 5th season release of the 2021 Oscar Winning Television Series ‘The Crown’. This piece would solely focus on the exploration of the late Princess Diana and how her grace and beauty remains timeless, capturing the hearts of the generations before us, and now young aspirational teens. Named as ‘queen of people’s hearts’. Cultural factors of her notable work, her actions and attitudes. Hence, her stylistic choices of clothings will all be thoroughly explored. Allowing her to revolutionize Britain’s culture and perception towards the royals forever.