Valentine’s Day – Is It Worth It? By: Amanda S and Chase T

Valentine’s Day is a day full of love, yet people tend to despise it due to the exclusionary feeling it gives off. There’s always a conflict between people who are in a relationship loving the holiday and people who are not in a relationship hating the holiday. To explore this debate, we reversed the typical position. One of us (who is in a relationship) will … Continue reading Valentine’s Day – Is It Worth It? By: Amanda S and Chase T

Prison During the Pandemic by Kavar Harris

Men and women are often sent to prison because of poor choices that they have made. But just because someone has made a bad decision in the past, doesn’t mean that they should be treated any less than any other citizen.  During the Covid pandemic, times are very hard for everyone in society. Many people were laid off and some were forced to leave work, … Continue reading Prison During the Pandemic by Kavar Harris

“Where I’m From” By Marita Asamoah (Grade 12)

“Where I’m From” by Marita Asamoah [1] I am from Cast iron pots  [2] from fufu and yams [3] I am from the Great large buildings and laid tiles Beautiful and grand [4] it felt like my personal castle [5] I am from the Cocoa  [6] the palm trees with its vast and wide leaves open like the arms of a loving mother  [7] I’m from the Efutu festivals and backyard parties  [8] from Asamoah … Continue reading “Where I’m From” By Marita Asamoah (Grade 12)

“Where I’m From” By Matthew Tillson (Grade 12)

Where I’m from I’ve been taught the money goes to more than I want. I’ve had to listen to my mom and dad fight over addition tendencies that my dad had. I was taught that you have more than just blood-related family Where I’m from the ground was covered in thick feet of snow where temperatures drop enough to make people disappear  Where I’m from, … Continue reading “Where I’m From” By Matthew Tillson (Grade 12)