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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Tears of AI
Ilisie Andrei 9th Grade B The rise of AI really took of in 2023 with the appearance of AI art. Suddenly, artificial intelligence could create paintings, compose music, and even do your homework. People all over the world were amazed, but not everyone was impressed. On social media, many artists and content creators claimed that generative AI “is not real art.” But why? Is it simply because a machine made it? To answer that, we need to understand what kind of AI we’re dealin
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The Art of Creating Problems
Vesa Debora Sara 11th Grade D We are born with no knowledge, no concept of time, nor space, only with needs and different purposes. Thus, we are firstly curious, wanting and trying to learn and understand as much as we humanly possibly can at the time, on matters that we’re interested in. For instance, a hyper curious baby has, most of the time, the tendency to overthink and continuously analyse everything that latches
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RECOURSE TO MEMORY - 2025: The New 2015
Șeșureac Natalia Ioana 11th Grade A Lately, while surfing on the internet I keep getting this big wave of Deja- vu, like AS IF I have seen these trends and posts before at some time in the past. It is true, I have seen them a long time ago, and what seemed to be forgotten in the back of my mind is coming back up from passive memory shelves. There is no doubt that today we feel more nostalgic than ever. We are closer to the age of maturity, and it is obvious that if we could
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The Moment When We Start Building Our Own Universe
Iova Olivia 5th Grade A To all the fifth graders stepping into this new chapter, and to those who have long left it behind, remember that first flutter of realization? That moment when the familiar halls of our school suddenly feel… different? That feeling of realization that we are not the kids who just do our homework, play with our friends day and night, and think school is just a beautiful game. Whether the memory is still fresh, like it is for me now, or faded with time,
Nov 25, 20254 min read
From Afterschool to Independence: Learning to Manage My Time in 5th Grade
Maysa Hebristean 5th Grade A When I started 5th grade, I knew there would be changes in my routine and my life, but I never imagined such a big change. Suddenly, there were new teachers for every subject, more homework, and no afterschool program to help me organize everything. In primary school, I used to finish my homework at afterschool, play with my friends, and go home relaxed. Now, I must plan my own time. I come home in the afternoon, eat, and then I must decide: do I
Nov 25, 20252 min read
The rise of AI influencers
Anamaria Isac 10th Grade A All of us know how in the span of 1-2 years AI has had significant technological growth until it has gotten to the point where we begin having issues differentiating it from reality. And at today’s time? It’s becoming a constantly growing and worrying issue. Now, how do we define an AI-influencer? Well, it’s a virtually generated character that has its own appearance, personality and nowadays even backstory, and unlike a real-life influencer, it’s i
Nov 25, 20253 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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