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Jiayu Li We as human beings are constantly making choices, whether it is deciding what to have for dinner or how to respond to a friend’s text message. The nature of these choices feels authentic, as they are the manifestation of our desires and autonomous will. But is that “will” truly free? Scientists and philosophers have been debating this question for centuries. On one side is the determinist arguing that the future is shaped by the causation of previous events and thus

By Albert Wang 26' The following is the transcript of a speech written and delivered to the school by Albert on International Women's...

Interview with the student council president of BASIS international school Park Lane Harbor

Jeff Li Why the study of Astronomy deserves more attention from the Public What is your reaction when someone talks about Astronomy? Hate it, or love it? Indeed, everyone has seen the stars at night, in the past, or at least heard of Elon Musk, who is keen on his dream of sending humans to Mars; however, how much do we know about the Universe? As far as I am concerned, no one on Earth can confidently say he or she knows everything going on in the universe, unless, he is the G

Serotonin Synthetic silk sewing, stitching, scribbling garment makers – Smoke was pumped into the sky – as usual. Fair factories formulating, fabulating, fabricating model workers – Tens of thousands a day – nothing beautiful. As usual, smoke was pumped into the sky – Jet-black soot – pigmenting the laborers' uniforms whole– Tens of thousands a day – nothing beautiful. Cinder conquering all bodily airways, filled with a reminder of reality Jet-black soot was pigmenting the la

Serotonin We flip to an empty page as your emptiness fails to flip The switch of our minds, dragging, droning, drowning, Pulses burning, electrocuting, demanding us to stay behind. Your 16-hour production target, checkbox unchecked every time. Until our hearts turn, until our heads and the walls turn, And turn the bleak sky and the black fly and the blurred lights too. Turn the turning wheels and widening gyre in our minds too. Turn the turning threads that twine around and k

Albert Wang, first published in Harvard International Review, 2022 Thick, black smoke pumped into the bleak sky. Cramped workplaces pervaded by pungent miasma of chemicals. A pair of jeans for sale at 20 dollars on Amazon. We seldom associate the first two scenes to the third; however, responsible for 10% of global CO2 emission and 1.4 million work-related injuries per year, the fashion industry’s acceleration and expansion is bringing pressing yet commonly ignored repercussi

Timmy Zhang, AP Lang. argumentative essay When there is an apple on the table, the decision of either eating it or giving it to people who are more hungry is the difference between selfishness and selflessness. We all need basic necessities, like food and shelter, but we sometimes share essential and non-essential items to others out of altruism. Though the concept of selflessness conveys the best of humanity, mankind’s practical future to survive and fight against challenges

Timmy Zhang, 2016 AP Lang Synthesis Generally speaking, preserving records or our past is indeed important, but gathering everyday...

There are several reasons why I am not willing to make a bet with God. Primarily, He is an almighty and powerful deity capable of controlling everything, including the outcome of a simple coin toss. Moreover, betting is not encouraged in the Holy Bible. Considering this, I believe that any result stemming from such a bet must serve a greater purpose. Hypothetically, if I were to age 15 years instantly-making me 30 with the abilities of a 15-year-old —I would likely struggle t

Tracy Shao Weiqi, BIBWH As the crash of waves echoed, Darkness blinded my sight. Although She in pain had moaned, It was peaceful without...

Peter Li, BIPH In death’s embrace, no unity we find, But solitude, a vast expanse unkind. “We brethren are,” the echo sighs, We’re all...