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

MMA is a rapidly growing sport in 2025, and the biggest organization of this sport is the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Throughout all of its history, Brazilians achieved a winning record with various champions and ranked fighters. Amongst them are Charles (Du Bronx) Oliveira, Alex (Poatan) Pereira, Alexandre (The Cannibal) Pantoja, and Johnny Walker. Although the sport’s popularity was rising on the global stage, the performances of Brazilian fighters had been disap

Throughout the course of a lifetime, people grow, develop maturity, and connect with many types of people. However, in the process of growing up, cycles end, leaving behind memories and people. Unfortunately, this makes the process even harder and often leaves us feeling guilty and lost, since letting go also means saying goodbye to special people . Some argue this is part of the process of growing toward a better life, and in my opinion, they couldn't be more right. Growing

How many times have you wished you had started preparing for a test sooner?? In fact, I started writing this article the day it was due. Even though I knew the deadline was approaching, I waited until the last minute to start planning my draft. Procrastination is something almost everyone faces, yet no one knows how to deal with it.  Procrastination isn't poor time management, it’s a reflection of your emotions. Your brain tends to direct you toward something simpler or more

The war in Palestine/Israel is a major issue and threat to world safety to this day. Since the first Israeli-Palestinian  war in 1948, both nations have been in conflict and dealing with repeating and almost constant wars. This conflict is now taking place at arguably its largest scale since it began almost a century ago. The living situation is deteriorating rapidly for both populations, but one group has been impacted far more severely. The Filastini people suffer daily whi

Overview of the Wimbledon final matches and results, alongside a brief explanation of this historic tournament Wimbledon courts holding matches while spectators closely observe the game - Photo: Paul Newman Between June 30th and July 13th of 2025, one of the most acclaimed events regarding tennis was held in the city of London. Wimbledon, the world's oldest annualtennis tournament held at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, is filled with history, determination, and talent. Dur

The majority of Belo Horizonte root for either Atlético-MG or Cruzeiro. Both teams’ fans always make sure all games have a big base of cheer whether the matches are at the Arena MRV or Mineirão., This is especially implemented in the " clássico ”, a game where the rivals play against each other. Unlike other games, clássicos  can be scheduled on any day of the week...    It is very fun to go to a soccer match and support your favorite team with friends and family. However, it

Dear Readers, This is it—the final issue of The Daily Hawk this year. When we look back, it’s kind of wild how much we’ve pulled off....

Dear Reader, We’re thrilled to present the 5th issue of The Daily Hawk ! As we gear up for our end-of-year activities and special...