By Stella Hansen If you know anything about or have seen the musicals at CIS before, you would know that they are not only extravagant…
The Psychological Impact of Music
We are all aware of our anxieties and concerns, which grow as the progress through secondary school continues. Concerns about assessments, as well as the frequent changes that secondary school entails, follow us throughout our school days. Everyone requires a coping method to deal with stress and change, and different people employ various strategies.
In Honor of Haru Urara – ‘The Shining Star of Losers Everywhere’
In the Japanese horsing industry, Haru Urara (ハルウララ) was a mediocre horse, ability-wise, to say the least. In her six-year career from 1998 to her last race in August of 2004, she collected losses like Thanos collecting infinity stones with a stunningly terrible record of 0 wins and 113 losses. In other words, while other horses had songs of victory played for them, the only thing they’d be playing for Urara are the credits.
What It Means To Grow Up
By Rafael Bihis “You’re 16 Already, Learn to be an Adult” “You’re no longer a kid” “Grow Up” Listen, you’ve probably heard of one of…
Sunburn and the Weight of Desire and Repression
Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Howarth invites you into the sweltering world of Crossmore, an Irish Catholic town so quaint it’s almost claustrophobic. For Lucy and her tightly-knit group of friends, it comes alive in the summer, during long days spent sunbathing and long nights where the town’s pretty young things gather for the space of a few bottles.
Waking The Dead
One of the creatures scientists are trying to bring back is our big furry elephant, the wooly mammoth. The wooly mammoth has been extinct for almost 10,000 years now. One of the main reasons why scientists wish to bring back the mammoth is to mitigate climate change.
IS THAT A CELLULAR DEVICE???(The Dying of Physical Media)
As society develops, technology grows increasingly needed, with the help and guidance it can provide. With the internet’s accessibility stretching far and wide, with countless search engines and artificial intelligences, people today have arguably grown to rely upon electronics as a necessity. While they are undeniably useful, the growth of this form of media has preceded the death of another: physical, tangible creation.
Reflecting on my past experiences as I begin a new start at CIS
Change is never easy for anyone: even if it may be for the better. This is exactly how I felt when I joined CIS this year.
Not a Teaching Aid: How Medical Education Exploits Women’s Bodies
Pelvic exams are one of the best ways to detect early signs of infections, cancer, and other serious health concerns in women. Learning how to conduct these exams is a key part of a medical student’s education, given that it helps them diagnose these diseases. That said, where do we draw the line between education and exploitation?
Art in the Age of Algorithms
When photography was invented in the late 1820s, many artists feared the end of art. When digital photography arrived, photographers were worried about proving their pictures’ authenticity. Sounds familiar? Today people have been using AI to generate masterpieces in seconds – that once would have taken weeks or even years. History seems to repeat itself. Are we witnessing the death of artists, or the birth of a new form of expression?