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Latest Issue - 25/04/2025


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 These so-called “old” and “outdated” books actually reveal how little human nature has changed.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


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


Breaking Ancient Post High School Stereotypes
Ursuțiu Miruna 10th Grade A Often, when reaching this tumultuous stage of our lives, everything becomes a game of Dominos. One event triggers another, and another, until all the pieces come falling down and suddenly, Hurrah! You’ve finished 12 th grade alive and in one piece. Although it would be a piece of cake to finish high school with a clear mind, what often troubles our intellect ever since 10 th grade are the people surrounding us constantly bugging us regarding what
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Moise’s Legacy
Maia Popa, XII A When the concept of “Moise’s Insight” first started forming in my mind, it was merely a hazy, blurred outline of...
May 31, 20243 min read


My “Moise Journey”: A Blend of Nerves, Friendships, and Self-Discovery
Eva Guțu, XII A High school is often depicted as a whirlwind of academic pressures, social dynamics, and personal growth. Reflecting on...
May 31, 20243 min read


Why Should You Care?
Eric Duma, XII A Dear Reader, Through our articles, we have tried to present the most relevant social and political events, from subjects...
May 31, 20244 min read


How To Get A Head Start On Applying To Universities
Maia Popa, XII A Most of my high school years were spent being a ridiculously overachieving person, always looking for something new to...
May 31, 20243 min read


Psychology After High School
Alexandra Muntianu, XII A From a brittle age, I was able to observe the psychological impact a brain tumour had on a very important...
May 31, 20243 min read


School Violence. Whose Fault Is It?
Eric Duma, XII A Dear Reader, In the last months, we have been bombarded with news on the subject of school violence. In Bucharest, an...
May 31, 20244 min read


Why Law?
Daria Bonca, XII A Law, a complex, yet tremendously rewarding subject, has recently become a feared major for students. While law is an...
May 31, 20241 min read


Baccalaureate Mock Examinations - Disaster and Crisis for Teachers, Deflated Egos Amongst Students
Last month, most of the 7.000 12 graders sat the Baccalaureate mock examinations. The outcomes? Questionable, disastrous, or, in some...
Apr 21, 20243 min read


Why is Learning by Heart Viewed in a Better Way than Actual Learning and Understanding a Subject
Branka Turcin, IX A Knowledge is a vast universe filled with all kinds of mysteries, all of them being different in their own manner....
Feb 15, 20244 min read


Beginnings Of A New Part Of My Academic Journey - Ninth Grade
Sara Vesa, IX D As a new school year has begun not long ago, and as many children, as well as teenagers, got to meet their old classmates...
Oct 25, 20233 min read


Education: A Misunderstood “Villain”?
Maria Miuțescu, X F Do you love going to school? If your answer to that question was “no” before you could even finish reading it...
Oct 25, 20233 min read


Eroding Incomes and a Teachers' Strike: Unravelling Romania's Recent Educational Turmoil
Alex Coiov, XI A I. Introduction Confronted with seemingly inexorable inflation, Romanian families are now grappling with significant...
Jun 9, 20236 min read


High School Profiles and What to Expect
Sara Lucaci, XI F Facing high school years comes with many decisions and maturity. We all said at one point What does a 14-year-old know...
Jun 9, 20233 min read


What’s New in Education?
Sara Moș, X F These past two months have been quite a rollercoaster in the education department, since a lot of events took place. To...
Jun 9, 20233 min read


CNMN - Academics Abroad
Jessica Pîncotan, XII F It is essential to recall the importance of continuous improvement in education and building the path to academic...
Feb 26, 20234 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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