a color pencil drawing by Vaneeza Vaneeza will be a senior. She says, “I’ve loved art basically ever since I learned how to properly hold a pencil. I tend to draw whatever thoughts occupy my mind in that particular moment. Loving music as well, I often find inspiration within songs and artists that I just can’t…
a flash fiction piece by Michaela It seems funny when you think about the irony of wheels. There was once a time when the sounds of crushing gravel would send a chill down your spine. Now it brings a message of freedom, but it doesn’t seem to have the same ring to it. Can you…
by Mind/Shift “The world’s top performing organizations achieve their goals by offering a rich blend of culture, work, and engagement that deeply enrolls employees in the mission and purpose of the organization, attracts highly motivated, committed individuals to join a rewarding social network, and infuses the journey to success with joy and passion. That results…
by Anirudh Oh apostrophe … What would I do without you? I can’t show possession in my essays. Also you are the top in everything. This is why you go on the top of everything that needs possession. You influence our lives everyday. Thank you apostrophe for your uniqueness. I just found out that your…
a LinkedIn post by Vallab There is a problem with the education system in America. We all know it, but we disagree on what exactly that problem is and what the perfect solution should be. Today, with advancement in science and technology doubling every decade, there is more pressure on students than ever before to keep…
by Tara Tara will be a senior. She says, “I learned to cross-stitch a few years ago from my friend’s mom. I like patterns that have animals or inspirational quotes in them. The materials are cotton thread, a cotton mesh canvas, a needle, and the pattern. They take a long time to make, so I…
Albert Einstein once said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” If we were to be fully inspired by this assertion, where would our imaginations lead us? How could scientific, technological, engineering, and mathematical (STEM) knowledge be used in conjunction with imagination? The following links provide some answers. What are your responses? How will you use…
At Coffee House 135 yesterday, my junior honors students once again amazed and inspired with their intelligence, knowledge, and creativity. One student read an excerpt from her 320-page novel that will soon be published. Another showed a video of himself playing a 9-minute composition by Chopin. Others shared an ode, sonnets, satirical character portraits, a…
by Katrina Schwartz in Mind/Shift In the short story “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas,” author Ursula Le Guin describes a utopian city that has everything people want or need — beauty, religion, happiness — but it’s all possible because one child is kept in the dark, separated from all joy and light. Citizens of the…
a flash fiction piece by Skylar I swang on a rusty swingset, a cool breeze hitting my face with each push into the air. My music played softly in my ears and for once I felt at peace. I came to the park that day to escape from my thoughts, my parents constant nagging, and…
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