The Crisis Chronotope
Conflict seems to be the virus spreading in our contemporary world. But, what happens when that directly impacts you? What do we do, what do we say? Oftentimes it isn’t so clear and we’re left with a sense of despair. A feeling of seeming entirely powerless against the knowledge that there is violence and relentless…
The Ghosts of Woodstock
It’s a Woodstock student’s rite of passage to be scared by older students when they narrate all the paranormal experiences they’ve had at this school right before lights out. I can say that one of the first few conversations I had as a new student was with my roommates, one of whom has been at…
To Be Heard
When people hear a teenager’s opinion, the words that come to mind are ; childish, immature, naive. But why?At what point did age become a measure of validity? Recently, I spoke to someone about the changes taking place in our school. I spoke from my experience, what I’ve seen, felt, and lived as a student.…
Music: A Coming-of-Age Story
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012, Wallpapers.com) For the average Woodstock student, music often feels like the saving grace for the impact of various obstacles within our lives. For example, there is something healing about plugging in headphones to work, and ending up feeling the lyrics of a song so much more deeply when…
Thoughts on Student Government
From a 17-year-old who wants to create the greatest one. High School Student Government is the most underrated form of democracy and civic education, and for that reason, it must be strong. Broadly speaking, the fundamental problem with political and civics education today is that it is taught as if it were history: detached from…
Why Hate when others Love?
Imagine looking at a sunset over the hills, the ones with different colours and shades. Now, imagine getting genuinely angry because the person next to you prefers the pink hues while you prefer the purple. It sounds ridiculous, doesn’t it? To be offended by someone else’s appreciation of beauty? Yet, that is exactly what happens…
Best Study Spots on Campus
Woodstock’s campus is huge, but we don’t always get the chance to explore it between classes, activities, and everything else. If you’re looking for a good study spot, especially during the intense exam season, where exactly are the best places to go? Here’s a breakdown of some of the best options, each with its pros…
No One Left to Speak
First they came for the Communists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Communist Then they came for the Socialists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Socialist Then they came for the trade unionists And I did not speak out Because I was not a trade…
Is Balance a Myth?
Special thanks to Mr. Prabin R. With about 6 classes on average per day, an hour spent moving between them, and additional time dedicated to instrument practice, four hours of homework, and an hour for eating, the rest of the day is meant to be divided among socializing, self-care, and simply getting from place to…
“GAIL is a social experiment” – GAIL, 2025, AUSTRALIA
“GAIL is a social experiment.” It started out as a joke – a throwaway line we came up with on the flight, where reality hit that we were stepping into Australia for a week with strangers from every corner of the world. But somewhere between sleepless nights, Mr. Ady’s infamous Dad-Jokes, and too many half-eaten…
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