Caption: Freshman Aline Dobashi studies the half day schedule coming up for the final exam days. [by Valentina Porto] by Rafael Oliveira Half days at PACA have always been one of my favorite things about the school calendar. I still remember one half day last semester when my friends and I rushed out of our…
Caption: A middle school student sets aside time to work on homework after a long bus ride home. [by Rafaela Miglio] by Rafaela Miglio Homework is a normal part of school life, but many students have different opinions about it. Some believe it helps reinforce what we learn in class, while others feel it causes…
Caption: Cell phone collection is mandatory in schools in Brazil. PACA students turn in their cell phones as soon as the first homeroom bell rings at 8:00am. [photo provided by shopping website (https://niceriftsk.click/)] by Isabella Bruniera It has been my experience that cell phones are part of our daily lives now. Most students bring their…
The new “How to Train Your Dragon” movie poster found in movie theaters around the world. [Picture provided by Hyde Park Picture House] by Valentina Porto As I stepped into the theater to watch the live action movie, “How to Train Your Dragon” for the first time, I couldn’t help but feel nostalgic. The theater,…
Caption: A poster made by Disney for the cinematic release of the live action movie. [Picture provided by the Rotten Tomatoes Online Review Site] by Isabella Bruniera The new film “Lilo & Stitch,” is a live-action remake released on May 22, 2025 and was highly advertised before it made its way to the big screen….
Caption: “First Place” album cover picture was taken on a trip to Iceland where many of Bieber’s new songs were recorded. [photo provided by Justin Bieber’s YouTube Channel] by Paula-Chloe Asare-Duah “First Place” by Justin Bieber was released on August 13, 2025, for his seventh studio album “SWAG.” This album is pivotal in Bieber’s career…
Caption: Photo from promotional material for Tate McRae as an RCA Recording artist. [Photo by Charlie Denis of RCA Records] by Annabelle Harper The song “Call My Bluff” by the music artist Tate McRae was written on the 21st of February, 2025. This song is the twelfth track on the physical releases of Tate’s third…
by Filipe Cruz This review was written by a student in Ben Clark’s Grade 12 English class. What is the best adventure story that you’ve ever heard of? The story that follows Jim Hawkins it’s one of the greatest that I’ve ever read. Jim is a young boy who discovers a treasure map hidden among…
By Sofia Saldaña Essay provided by a student in Ben Clark’s Grade 12 English class with a special focus on the study of psychology. What is the Benjamin Franklin effect? We often assume that receiving kindness makes us like others more, but psychology shows the opposite is often true. It may sound counterintuitive, people often…
By Mateus Oliveira Essay provided by a student in Ben Clark’s Grade 12 English class with a special focus on the study of sales and marketing. Why do we fear change? Have you ever missed out on a chance because you were too scared to take a risk and instead chose to cling to what…
