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Latest Issue - 25/04/2025


The Impact of Martin Luther King Jr’s speech
Turcin Branka 12A Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech is one of the most influential speeches in American history. Delivered on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the speech captured the hopes and frustrations of African Americans who had long endured racial discrimination and injustice. Understanding the historical context of the speech helps explain both its powerful message and its lasting impact on the civil rights movement
Jun 173 min read


The Kendama
Șeșureac Simon Nickolas 6A Kendamas are very popular worldwide, you cant go anywhere without seeing a child playing with it. Infact, I have a kendama myself and if I had to describe it in one word, the only right answer would be “addicting”. However, why do so many kids enjoy playing with kendamas? Firstly, a kendama is generally fun to play with, there being lots of different tricks to learn: Airplane, Around The World, Orbit, and many others. This makes sure that the kids c
Jun 172 min read


The Meaning Of Life
Ursutiu Miruna 11A Okay, okay... I know what you might think. Everyone’s had an existential crisis at least once during their life, whether it was during the rebellious teenagerhood or the tumultuous childhood. But you might be wondering, amidst this entire tantrum you’re throwing: what exactly do I mean to do in life? Now, it might sound very easy and equally tricky to answer that question. Although our primary purpose as human beings is indeed finding the true, raw, actual
Jun 172 min read
The Artifex Eyes
Andre Ilisie I’ve been thinking that artists don’t really see the world the same way everyone else does. Not in a dramatic, mystical sense. Their brain just refuses to look at things at face value. When an artist walks past a building, they don’t just see bricks and windows. They imagine who built it, who worked there, who argued, who fell in love, who left. A place automatically turns into a story. A painting isn’t just colours, it feels like something that wants to be under
Jun 172 min read
The silent rulers of the world
Tomi Anastasia 12A Jobs are a fundamental part of society. Without evenly allotted roles, we would not have advanced as far as we have. Every job, no matter its significance, has a specially preserved place, despite some crowds of people looking down upon them. It is inherently incorrect to bear this line of thinking, if you do, I urge you immediately to reevaluate it. Some only perceive STEM- related jobs as the optimal choice as STEM is the future of mankind, albeit a grim
Jun 173 min read
Outgrowing people feels like betrayal, until it doesn’t.
Anamaria Isac 11A At first, it will feel like you’re the one doing the wrong thing. Like you have broken an unspoken contract. You stop laughing at the same jokes, conversations start repeating themselves, instead of feeling full, you being to feel tired. And somewhere, in the back of your mind, in that quiet place, the guilt creeps in: because these are the people who once knew you, loved you and maybe even became the help you needed to survive. Outgrowing people doesn’t arr
Jun 172 min read


Why read classics?
Bodrogean Maria 11th Grade A Why should students read the classics? Consider first the scale of the problem: hundreds of millions of adults worldwide still lack basic literacy, a reality that makes the case for serious reading education impossible to ignore. How often do we hear that “nobody reads classics anymore”? Unfortunately, this statement reflects reality: the National Literacy Trust reports that only 34.6% of young people aged 8–18 enjoy reading in their free time, an
Nov 30, 20252 min read


Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: Opportunities and Challenges
Caius Radac 11th Grade A Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the ability of computer systems to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, and problem-solving. It encompasses various technologies, including machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing, which enable machines to analyse complex data, identify patterns, and make decisions with minimal human input. In the field of medicine, AI is rapidly transform
Nov 30, 20254 min read


Climate Change - When do we stop?
Șeșureac Alisia 10th Grade A Nowadays, on most subjects, the world is split into two. There is no grey area to be in, you are either for or against something. And so is the case with climate change. There are many who are strong advocates for saving Earth, and there are just as many who either refuse to believe in the existence of climate change or to do anything to restore a balance. Nonetheless, over the past decades, people have stepped up, and numerous changes for the be
Nov 30, 20252 min read


The Loss
Toduța Tudor Bogdan O' Soul, lower thy eyes, Bring me thy funereal kiss That cold flame I've hunted through graves of longing. Descend thy hands upon the flowers grown ancient, Let them bleed their withered petals Upon memories half-buried, half-beloved. I lay thee upon the ruins of our love, Bathed in the pale hush between night and forgetting. The winds that stole thy laughter Have sewn it deep in the flesh of night, Whispering thy name unto the dawn Of everlasting ache. T
Nov 30, 20252 min read


Why Students Should Read Classical Literature
Daria Petran 11th grade A Centuries have passed, but the fears, dreams, and desires that drive people have, somehow, remained the same. That is precisely why classical literature is crucial to our development as a generation. These so-called “old” and “outdated” books actually reveal how little human nature has changed. As The FIS Education Bulletin (2024) notes, classics “stand the test of time” because they expose the very essence of what it means to be human. Whether it’s
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Why Students Should Read Classics
Nicoleta Balint 11th grade A In today’s digital age, despite the ubiquity of technology making all books available at our fingertips, the frequency of youngsters’ reading habits has plummeted sharply. According to the US National Assessment of Educational Progress, the share of 17-year-olds who read for leisure has dropped from 27% in 2012 to 12% in 2024. Similarly, in the UK, the National Literacy Trust found that only 18% of children and young adults aged 8-18 read in their
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Assisi 2025: My Experience at the Global English Olympics
Balint Nicoleta 11th Grade A Have you ever considered enrolling in an international language competition? If so, take your time and read this article, as it might help you make up your mind. Last spring, I participated in the first stages of the Hippo International English Competition, and after stepping on the stage of the European semi-final, I was informed that I would get to return to Italy for the final round, which was to be held in Assisi a few months later. Only afte
Nov 25, 20253 min read


Are video games really bad for you?
Șeșureac Simon Nickolas 5th Grade A All of us spend our free time playing games and all our lives have been spent being told that video games aren’t good for you because they “damage your eyes” or “make you less smart” but that’s not true. To begin with, the eyes aren’t considerably affected by the screen, for example, reading a book from a tablet and an actual book doesn’t really have that much of a difference, therefore it cannot damage your eyes in anyway. You can also do
Nov 25, 20252 min read


The price we pay
Tomi Anastasia 11th Grade A Every day, I wear a mask, a designer one. Tom Ford cologne. Christian Dior suit, slim cut and perfectly tailored to my perfectly sculpted upper body. Rolex on my wrist, not the latest model, that would scream flashy, but a more subtle model, one that imparts old money. My shoes, Berluti, and my tie, Hermes. All of these measly “flesh and FLASH embellishments” are what reeks of status in my circle of associates. As I grab my Hugo Boss briefcase, I a
Nov 25, 20253 min read


BLESSING OR CURSE? AI in Medicine
Petran Daria 11th grade A Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is something that would have been considered a plot element out of a science fiction novel, something which would have been impossible for us to have in our lifetime. However, AI has already begun leaving its mark on our lives. For instance, it is already beginning to change the face of medicine in such a way that it is impacting how we understand and treat diseases. Thus, AI is made up of computer systems with the abi
Nov 25, 20254 min read
The Beginning of the End
"The Beginning of the End " is a series of articles in which our seniors detail their feelings as they are about to embark on a new journey and leave life as they knew it behind.

Our seniors tell their stories
Stay tuned to find out how they manage to take this step into adulthood.
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