I Read Three of Bookstagram’s Most Popular Books – Are they Worth the Hype?

By: Julia Gordon I confess to making a mistake I daresay many have already made; I listened to social media. After being on hold at the public library for literally months, I finally got the chance to read some of the acclaimed series prominently featured on my Instagram feed. I’m not too proud to admit … More I Read Three of Bookstagram’s Most Popular Books – Are they Worth the Hype?

Summer Quiz!

By: Eray Tanburoglu As we all know, the end of the school year is approaching and the temperatures are rising. This is a sign that summer is just around the corner. Hillstock is coming up and everyone is worrying about their exams. However, even in such times there are ways to take your mind off … More Summer Quiz!

2023 POETRY CONTEST WINNER: Wine/Anesthesia by Avril Sacramento

Part 1: WineWine, the bitter elixir of the broken-hearted.A tale of two souls, torn apart, and tormented.They find one another, thinking love could ease their pain.But lack thereof for thyself is a burden to remain.Confined by the mutual belief that with emptiness,they could fill.Reality taught them still;No one could save them, but themselves. Part 2: … More 2023 POETRY CONTEST WINNER: Wine/Anesthesia by Avril Sacramento

The Survivors of the Earthquakes of Turkey/Syria

By: Eray Tanburoglu On February 6, 2023, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the countries of Turkey and Syria. This event was devastating, with 14 million people being affected and 1.5 million being left homeless. It was classified as the deadliest natural disaster in Turkey’s modern history. Eray spoke online with a family member living in … More The Survivors of the Earthquakes of Turkey/Syria