The ‘Keeping Up With Yesterday’ Complex Procrastination: It's commonly referred to as ‘the thief of time’ or ‘the art of keeping up with yesterday’. However procrastination is just intentionally choosing to do something other than what you have to do despite knowing its delay will cause you to ‘suffer’ in the future. It's about emotional avoidance, not a lack of willpower. While it's common to all, procrastination greatly impacts students: a study conducted by Piers Steel, es

In today’s world, where social media, constant content consumption, and digital overstimulation thrive, the term “brain rot” has been conceived, leading to the important question: are we consuming content, or is it consuming us? What Is “Brain Rot”? The term “brain rot,”  named Oxford’s 2024 Word of the Year , refers to the supposed mental and intellectual decline caused by the overconsumption of trivial or unchallenging online material. While often used humorously, experts n

Overview: Ever since rehearsals started, the school corridors have been buzzing with gossip about “Grease”. From the Pink Ladies’ jackets to Danny Zuko’s iconic, waxed hair, everyone is filled with excitement and anticipation. As one of the many people curious about what goes into a school production, I sat down with Miss Howard to hear her unfiltered thoughts about the process, the cast, and the chaos behind the scenes. I’ve got chills… what about you? 1. Why did we choose G

Last week, we had the opportunity to join a live Zoom talk with Nic Robertson, the International Diplomatic Editor at CNN, whose career has spanned from the collapse of Cold-War Europe to the current battlefields of the Middle East. Over the course of an hour, Robertson spoke about how journalism is changing, how trust in the news is under pressure, and what it really means to report from the front lines. A Career Spanning Over 30 years Robertson joined CNN in around 1990, an