The Y, Y-Mag, E-Mag, whatever the name, it is complete! A group of five came together and created this magazine idea we called Y. (Originally this club was known as E-Mag and I joined during it’s transition to Y.) It was a difficult journey to get where we are today, and at first I bit … Continue reading
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The Power of a Panel, Honesty, and Generalization
Barefoot Gen In school we have been studying WWII and the affect of nuclear weapons in general, and specifically in Hiroshima. However, TGS took a new approach and ditched the history text books. The way we learned was through the graphic novel Barefoot Gen. We analyzed the page set up and literary devices while learning about … Continue reading
Flashback: Munnar, Tea Project, and a Video
Six months ago I was in Munnar, India with my classmates. As a school project, including all of our subjects, we created a business plan and proposed it ‘Dragon’s Den’ style to a group of ‘investors.’ My group of four (Paul, Jonah, Tiana, and me) were extremely passionate about this project and I think this … Continue reading
Yoga
With our term in Hyderabad, India coming to a close, my Global Studies teacher, Nick Martino, encouraged us to learn more and experience the practice of yoga. Following are my notes from class, my personal reflections, and even some poses we practiced as a class. Continue reading
Plain Tea: Author’s Note
The following is an assignment for my English class. Our task was to create a story using similar writing style to the novel A Passage to India by E. M. Foster. Plain Tea S. B. Morris In a peculiar and miniscule teashop unseeingly plopped in a village behind men frying dosas and chapatti Lillian tapped. Continue reading
Kashmir: Burning Flames with Fire
After visiting Kasmir, I wrote this poem. I wanted to express the obvious disrupt I noticed while in the state, and after reading articles/newspapers about some of the events I wanted to share my thoughts. To read my essay on the Conflict in Kashmir, click here. Continue reading
Srinagar, Kashmir
From the moment I looked out the window, flying through the snowy tipped mountains of Kashmir I knew this trip would be different from any of our previous weXplores of India. In fact, as we were walking through the chilled and dimly lit town it often slipped my mind that we had not left the … Continue reading
#teaEXPLORE
Rolling hills, a light mist, and stunted green trees as far as the eye could see; the only place I could think to relate Munnar to was The Shire. This picturesque landscape is India’s source for everything tea related, and considering there is never a time you cannot see tea trees, this makes perfect sense. … Continue reading
The History of Halloween
Curious about the beginnings Halloween? This short, interesting video explains all! For more vicious videos about Halloween, Witches, or other ghostly activities, follow this link! If you want some tips about how to make your Halloween Party the best it can be or ideas on what to give out as treats check out Syd’s Tip … Continue reading
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