Opinion article In January 2023, Lindsay Clancy killed her three children: Cora, 5, Dawson, 3 and Callan, 8 months, in their home in Duxbury, Massachusetts. She then jumped from a second-floor window and survived, but was left paralyzed from the waist down. Lindsay has never disputed that she killed her children. The main question was whether she was legally responsible for the murderers or profoundly mentally ill, meaning that Massachusetts law could not hold her accountab

“How much is too much?” Such a straightforward question can lead to countless answers and explanations–yet the actual answer may lie beneath layers of irreversible time dedicated to pointless scrollings through social media platforms. Instead of just listening to what the influencers preach on their profiles, we need to recognize the power every scroll contains. With every mindless scroll, another product appears, another trend becomes a necessity, and another purchase feels

Whether it's on social media, in your friend's advice, from mental health experts or even in religious teachings, negative self-talk is always being condemned. Yet in a society where people are used to comparing themselves and constantly feeling like they simply aren't good enough, it remains deeply embedded in everyday life. A student makes a mistake and immediately says, "I'm such an idiot!" A friend gives up on studying because they assume that "it's not like I'm going to

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the definition of an adult is “a person who is fully grown or developed or of age”. However, is the meaning of “fully grown” equivalent to being “of age”? Under law, an adult is “an individual who has reached the age of majority” which is the specific age set by law when a person gains full legal rights and responsibilities. However, is the age of majority a synonym to what society perceives as “mature”? Age of Majority In most countrie

When we are in a relationship, staying often seems like the easier way out. Probably because it seems like the right thing to do, or at least, what we believe is the right thing to do. However, choosing what is better for us, and most of the time what is better for both parts of the relationship, is for sure more important and considerate than pretending that we are happy just because we don't feel strong enough to leave. In difficult moments, we wonder whether fighting for

Introduction The theory of the 4 temperaments is one of the earliest attempts to explain human behavior and personality. It was developed in ancient times by thinkers such as the Hippocrates and later expanded by Galen. This theory suggests that people can be categorized into four main personality types: sanguine, choleric, melancholic, and phlegmatic. Each temperament is associated with different emotional responses, behaviors and ways of interactions with others. For exampl

When Coachella comes around, you just know that it will be the only topic spoken about for weeks to come. And last weekend’s Coachella (April 10-12) did not disappoint. The looks, the food, the heat, and, most importantly, the performances, were all everyone wanted to talk about. The headlines of this Coachella’s night one (Friday) and night two (Saturday) were Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber, respectively. Sabrina’s performance was a full-on experience: multiple sets,

Spending hours scrolling on social media platforms like Tiktok and Instagram has become a part of many teenager's routines. From dance trends to small clips on political debates, those platforms often flood our brains with information and we don't even realize it. In fast digital environments, opinions can be formed almost instantly as users are exposed to constant streams of short form content. With our brains working this fast and information being sent to us at such high s

The opening ceremony of the first ever AASB volleyball and futsal tournament was brief but meaningful, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Brazil's international school sports. Rather than focusing on length or spectacle, the moment stood out for what it represented: the unification of two long-standing traditions into something greater. A video presented by NR introduced the transition from the Big 8 Tournament and ISSL to AASB, combining years of competition, rivalry,

When we reach a certain time in high school, all we can think about is enhancing our curriculum. Grades, community service, and leadership positions have a significant impact on your college application and how admission officers perceive you as a student. To understand why these factors matter, it is important to consider who is evaluating the application. An admission officer, also known as an admissions reader, is responsible for reviewing college applications and determin

When we are in a relationship, or deeply desire to be in one, we often perceive the other person as who we want them to be. Sometimes, we go even further and without intention try to shape them into that version. Our expectations blind us to who they truly are, making us ignore their reality, favoring our own projections. As a result, we don't fall in love with the person themselves, but with the idea of who we wish they could be. Even though we don't do this intentionally,

Just the other day, I overheard two of my teachers talking about turning themselves into superheroes from Marvel comics. Intrigued by the unusual topic, I continued to listen to one tell the other how, by putting their pictures into ChatGPT, the generator would create an image of them as one of their characters. Much to their disappointment, the app was unable to capture their distinctive features, and the end result turned out so bland that it could represent any other pers

For the last few years, the wellness industry has been growing exponentially. Supplements, medicines, and mysterious powders promising quick, effective, and impressive results. These temptations are sometimes driven by the trending healthy lifestyle, but others are fueled by social media platforms and their toxic culture of extreme thinness. Out of all these products, one has been specially researched more than others: Creatine. This substance leaves consumers wondering wheth

This Monday (26th) began differently for most Upper School students. During the first period, National Honor Society members gathered eagerly around the stairs of Bloco I looking forward to experiencing their new learning environment for the first time. The inauguration of Bloco I's third floor kicked off as the Head of School spoke in gratitude to partners and board members who supported the project throughout the whole process. According to Mr. Kerry, “this is where innova

This Wednesday on December 4, EABH held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the inauguration of Bloco 2, an innovative space for students to grow and succeed. This event emphasized EABH’s future program, a fundraising program that inspires the community to support these transformations through the Annual Fund and other gift efforts, seeking the enrichment of the school's learning environment. The Head of School, Mr. Kerry began by introducing Humberto Matos, a member of t

This holiday issue could not be complete without the mention of a beautiful event, celebrated by a variety of members of our EABH community: Hanukkah. The word Hanukkah - sometimes spelled Chanukah - means “dedication” in Hebrew. According to the Hebrew calendar, Hanukkah is an eight-day festival celebrated by the Jewish community around November or December. This holiday celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. During the second century BCE, the Sele

In the world, many different cultures celebrate the festive season in unison. Different cultures, however, have their own ways of celebrating this holiday. Here are some countries that have unique customs during the holiday season. In Japan, there is a unique yet fun tradition around the end of the year, and that is to eat fried chicken. This began when the American fast-food giant KFC launched a major campaign to enter the Japanese market during the holiday season. It was s

The unsettling silence of longing for someone isn't just the sound of their absence, but the weight of yearning for a nonexistent future together while shifting realities to one without them. People don't just leave memories behind; they replay them as storylines that will never happen–sentences that will never be spoken, jokes that will never be told, accomplishments that will never be shared–all while getting used to turning the present into the past tense. The voids left b

Christmas is a celebration of Jesus Christ’s birthday. If that's the case, how does Santa fit into the narrative? Santa Claus is known for being a symbol of Christmas: a cheerful old man with red clothes that brings gifts to children who’ve behaved well throughout the year. However, he has not always been portrayed as such. The name “Santa” comes from Saint Nicholas, a Greek bishop born 280 AD in the region that is now Turkey. Nicholas came from a wealthy family and rece

How many times have you gone to an event which you really did not want to attend, just so that you would not miss out on something? We have all done this at least once in our lives, and this is due to one simple term called FOMO, or fear of missing out. FOMO is described as a feeling of anxiety caused by the thought of others living better experiences than you, or without you. This feeling is closely tied and worsened by social media, as it allows people to see what others ar