The Rain , a poem By: Sachi Dixit

 The Rain

By: Sachi Dixit

The rain drifts down softly,

like it has nowhere else to be.

It taps against the windows and rooftops,

soft and familiar

a sound that makes everything feel calm

The sky turns gray,

but not in a sad way

in a warm and cozy way

and the world feels quieter,

as if it’s taking a break

Inside, everything feels warmer,

I sit and listen as the rain falls,

steady and gentle,

and for once, there’s no rush to be anywhere

The rain doesn’t make me feel lonely.

It makes me feel cozy,

safe,

and at peace with staying right where I am.

Why Students Should Get More Sleep By: Sachi Dixit

 Why Students Should Get More Sleep

By: Sachi Dixit

Students should get more sleep because sleep is very important for health and

learning. When students don’t get enough sleep, they can feel more tired, stressed, and

unfocused throughout the school day. This makes it harder for students to succeed in

school, which is what we all want, right? Getting enough sleep helps the brain work

better and keeps students more energized.

Another reason why students need more sleep is because it affects their mental

health. Many students already stay up late on school nights, completing homework and

studying for tests, and then they have to wake up early to learn again? This exhausting

process negatively affects students' mental health, since without the right amount of

sleep, they could feel irritated, anxious, or mess up their emotions. When students are

well rested, they feel happier and are ready to take on the day.

Finally, schools should start considering starting later, so students can get the sleep

they need. It's a win-win for everyone since teachers could also come to school later. This

change is essential because it would positively affect students' mindsets and make their

grades higher since they are recharged and ready to learn. By giving students more time

to rest, schools are not just changing their schedules; they are investing in students’

health, success, and future.

Why I recommend Reading “Trifles” by Susan Glaspell , article by Kavin Sivakumar

 Why I recommend Reading “Trifles” by Susan Glaspell

Kavin Sivakumar 

“Trifles” by Susan Glaspell is a short play that is filled with suspense and mystery. The story was written in the 1900s however the lessons that are learnt from the story are still important and relevant today. This short play will make you think about the little things in life and will make you wonder how many things you thought weren’t important were actually useful for you. 

One reason I recommend reading the play “Trifles” is the story shows how people can be overlooked and ignored. The story takes place with two detectives looking around for clues on who murdered a character’s husband. The two detectives also had wives who were friends with the wife whose husband got murdered. Back when this story was written women were thought of as lesser and less important as the males. So throughout the story the male detectives kept pointing out how women kept worrying over trifles, which meant they kept worrying over the silly and unimportant stuff. However, the women found something that could help the men in their investigation, but the males thought since their wives found it it wasn’t important. This shows that even if you believe something isn’t as important you can be wrong, and miss out on an opportunity that could have helped you. 

Another reason I would recommend this play is the story is short enough to read in under an hour. Even though the play is only a couple of pages long it still manages to bring out emotions such as suspense and set a mysterious and unsettling tone throughout the book. The story leaves you with a lot to think about after reading it such as wondering why some characters made the decisions that they did and the ending will leave you shocked. In short “Trifles” is a good play to read if you have some time to spare because of the tone that is set throughout the story.

The story also makes you think if being honest to the law will lead to fairness and justice. In the story a couple of the characters had to make a hard decision on if they should be honest to the law or allow justice to happen for their friend. Even though most people think that the law should come first after reading the story you can understand why they decided to protect their friend from punishment. 

Overall, “Trifles” is a great play to read if you have free time because the story manages to keep your attention and teach you lessons that can help you in life while only being a couple of pages long. The story makes you think over things and appreciate the little things that you might have looked over before. All of these factors are what make “Trifles” an amazing story to read. 

Why I Recommend Reading “Harrison Bergeron” By Kurt Vonnegut , by Kavin Sivakumar

 Why I Recommend Reading “Harrison Bergeron” By Kurt Vonnegut

by Kavin Sivakumar

“Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut is a short story that is filled with dramatic moments, thought provoking scenes, and the story includes a meaningful themes and messages. Although the story was written in 1961, the themes of the story are still meaningful and relevant.​​ The story takes place in a futuristic society where everyone is forced to be “equal”. This story makes you think and realize that being equal with everyone doesn’t mean everyone is treated fairly. 

One of the reasons that I would recommend this short story is it showed how the world would look like if everyone was “equal”. In this story they made everyone who are smarter, stronger, or more talented than others wear handicaps that makes everyone average and equal to each other. For example, if someone was stronger than average they had to wear weighted bags and if someone was smarter than average they had to wear a device that disturbs them from thinking for long periods of time. I believe that many people my age get restricted from what they can do by their friends or family which can make them feel related and feel like the characters who got handicapped in this story. 

Another reason I would recommend the short story “Harrison Bergeron” is it shows what having too much power can do to one person. In this story there is one character who controls all the handicaps around the country however she herself doesn’t wear any of the handicaps that she makes others wear. This shows that she thinks she is above the law and that everyone else should follow these laws but her. She keeps her power through fear of the people because if someone doesn’t wear their handicaps then she throws them in prison and she isn’t afraid of what people think of her because she can just use the handicaps she puts on everyone to make them forget that she is evil and has too much power. 

The short story is engaging and it is easy to follow because it doesn’t have any confusing vocabulary words. The story is only a couple of pages long so it is possible to finish reading the whole book in under an hour. Even though the story is only a couple of pages long it still manages to have deep messages and dramatic moments that will leave the reader thinking. This makes the story more memorable than other stories with longer text. 

Overall, “Harrison Bergeron” is a great short story to read if you have some time to spare. The story manages to be engaging with the reader while only being a couple of pages long. There are many moments in the story that will make you think if being “equal” actually means being fair. The story also has many other lessons such as what too much power can do to one person and what will happen if someone thinks they are above the law. All of these factors are what makes “Harrison Bergeron” such an amazing short story to read. 

Halls Without You, a poem By: Sachi Dixit

 Halls Without You

By: Sachi Dixit

We laughed through middle school hallways

Shared secrets between classes

And giggled during lunch

You were always there

Now you’re at a new school

The halls feel different

Classrooms feel empty

Jokes aren’t as funny

Everything feels quieter

I try to call, text, reach you

But it’s not the same

You’re somewhere else

Learning new things, making new friends

And I’m still here

Missing the way it used to be

I guess people grow

Things change

But middle school felt endless

Because of you

Why You Should Read “The Tell Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe, by Kavin Sivakumar

 Why You Should Read “The Tell Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe

Kavin Sivakumar

“The Tell Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe is a short story that is filled with suspense, psychological tension, and important lessons that remain relevant as people grow older. One important aspect of the story is how the narrator talks directly towards the reader which creates an unsettling tone when reading. I believe that this way of narrating the story makes it more interesting and this way of telling the story can also help us better understand the narrator. 

One of the reasons that I would recommend this short story to others is because the plot of the book is simple and easy to understand while reading. However, the way that the story is told is what makes it interesting since everything isn’t given to you and you have to think a little while reading the book to get a better understanding of it. The story contains a couple of words that aren't commonly used but it isn’t hard to understand what the story is trying to say so it makes the reader focus while reading the story to be able to understand what the story is saying. 

Another reason I would recommend “The Tell Tale Heart” is that the story is short enough to read in under half an hour, but there is a lot to think about after reading the story. Even though the story is a couple of pages long it still manages to get the reader to feel emotions such as suspense, tension, and stress which makes the story more interesting. The story also manages to show the type of person the narrator is without directly saying it because of the way that the story is told. 

The lessons that are learned while reading “The Tell Tale Heart” are also important for people to know about. One of the important lessons in the story is how you shouldn't allow your emotions to control you and make decisions for you. The main character in this story does something that he would later regret doing because he allowed his emotions to get the better of him, and all of this guilt that he felt after doing what he had done took over him and he confessed to his actions. Which shows that you shouldn't allow your emotions to control you or else you might do something that you are going to regret. 

Overall, “The Tell Tale Heart” is a great short story to read if you have some time to spare. The story manages to keep you attention while reading and it also makes you think while reading the book. It brings out emotions such as suspense, tension, and brings an unsettling vibe while being only a couple of pages long. All of these factors are what makes “The Tell Tale Heart” such an amazing story to read. 

Why Stranger Things Finale Was Underwhelming By: Sachi Dixit

 Why Stranger Things Finale Was Underwhelming

By: Sachi Dixit

After years of hype, theories, and dedication, the Stranger Things finale left many fans

disappointed, including me. I’m not saying it was extremely bad, but it just wasn’t the

strongest ending, as everything just felt too perfect and easy.

For example, the final battle between the main characters and Vecna was barely 10

minutes long, which felt rushed after seasons of buildup. The fight ended too quickly,

making the villain seem less powerful than he did before. After everything the characters

went through, this final battle should have been more meaningful, instead of being

incredibly easy to win.

Another issue was that there were very few real consequences. Most of the main

characters survived, and everything wrapped up too perfectly. This made the danger feel

less and didn’t make the ending as emotional. Everything was played too safely; instead

of shocking the audience, the plot was easy to follow, which was strange since in

previous seasons this was never the case.

Overall, I still love this show, and I appreciate everything it gave us over the years,

from awesome characters to iconic moments. Even though the finale wasn’t as powerful

as I hoped, this show will always have a special place in my heart.