4 December 2025 Jameson Dai Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas Leads to Release of Prisoners and Hostages Hamas and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire starting on October 13, 2025. Israel will release its Palestinian prisoners and Hamas will release Israeli hostages. This has been called a "first phase" of the ceasefire (according to BBC's CBBC newsround).
4 December 2025 Jameson Dai Northern White Rhinoceros on The Brink of Extinction Fatu and Najin are the last two living Northern White Rhinos after Sudan, the last living male, died by being euthanized at the age of 45 on March, 19, 2018 in Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. The species was driven to being functionally extinct by poaching, habitat loss, and war.
25 August 2025 Austin Tsao Legendary Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Is Just “One of The Guys” Legendary Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Is Just "One of The Guys" As a relatively new member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, quarterback...
4 December 2025 Eileen Chen Otter Surfboard Hijackers Make Waves again in Santa Cruz, California On October 15, 2025, amidst the rolling waves of Steamer Lane, a renowned surf break in Santa Cruz, California, 21-year-old college student Isabella Orduna was wrapping up a surf session when she felt something pinch her foot. She ditched her board and jumped into the chilly Pacific, only to find “a big, fuzzy, chunky bear of an otter” lounging on her surfboard. Orduna recounted, “I was like, wow, what do I do now?”, as her board had been seized by an uninvited otter.
4 December 2025 Nina He Government Shutdown: Are We Serious? Government Shutdown: Are We Serious? I must admit something: despite calling myself a journalist, I've never bothered to concern myself...
27 November 2025 Nina He Too Little, Too Late Too Little, Too Late ~inspired by “Too Little, Too Late” by Laufey~ The moon caught the rays of her auburn...
Too Little, Too Late 27 November 2025 Nina He Creative Writing, Stories Too Little, Too Late Too Little, Too Late ~inspired by “Too Little, Too Late” by Laufey~ The moon caught the rays of her auburn...
Dear, Jonas 21 November 2025 Jonas Lee Creative Nonfiction, Creative Writing Dear, Jonas 11/9/2025 Jonas Lee Dear, Jonas Have you finished pre-algebra 2? If not, what is your goal to finish it? What...
A Genie 15 November 2025 Hans Jan Creative Writing, Stories A Genie Only three? Oh hello, genie! Three wishes only? You puff out of a cup and you promise me wishes? Is...
On Sea 15 November 2025 Ran Jan Creative Writing, Stories On Sea On Sea “Hello,” the boy-like being chirped. ████ looked at him. “You are…?” ████ asked, their voice raspy with disuse,...
Yesterday 11 November 2025 Alisia Wu Creative Writing, Stories Yesterday I remember when you used to smile like the sun in the sky I remember when you used to sit...
THIRD PLACE: My Great Christmas Escape 1 February 2024 Letterly Creative Writing THIRD PLACE: My Great Christmas Escape by Olivia HoQuietly, I padded toward the front door to see who was knocking. It was pitch dark outside. I...
THIRD PLACE: Out of the Oven 1 February 2024 Letterly Creative Writing THIRD PLACE: Out of the Oven by Kyle XuThe gingerbread man jumped out of the oven and laughed.“Hehee!” it sang. I stared, dumbstruck at the sight...
THIRD PLACE: Twisted 1 February 2024 Letterly Creative Writing THIRD PLACE: Twisted by Youheng ZhongThere was once an old couple who wanted to eat a gingerbread man. Their previous one had decided...
SECOND PLACE: Ginger Alive 1 February 2024 Letterly Creative Writing SECOND PLACE: Ginger Alive by Benjamin HeThe gingerbread man jumped out of the oven and nearly gave me a heart attack. When my sister...
SECOND PLACE: Where is my Cookie? 1 February 2024 Letterly Creative Writing SECOND PLACE: Where is my Cookie? by Cathy CaiSheriff Edwund and I were creating a gigantic gingerbread cookie on Christmas Eve. My cookie sprung out of...
FIRST PLACE: Gingerbread Gunslinger 1 February 2024 Letterly Creative Writing FIRST PLACE: Gingerbread Gunslinger by Zak LiOnce upon a time, in a quirky kitchen, there was a mischievous baker named Betty. Betty was known...
First Place: The Rose Tree in Front of My House 29 September 2023 Grace Gao Creative Writing First Place: The Rose Tree in Front of My House There’s a rose tree in front of my house. It’s tall, with vibrant pink buds and evergreen leaves that are...
OTF First Place: What Depression Is 29 September 2023 Jenny Liang Creative Writing OTF First Place: What Depression Is The shadows lurk nearby. I hear them calling.Calling from the void,Calling for slaughter.My soul is no longer what it used...
Second Place: A Chance to Recover 27 September 2023 Jerry Zhao Creative Writing Second Place: A Chance to Recover Am I going to lose here, I doubted myself, had I not prepared enough? I forced myself away from my...
OTF Second Place: Ramen 27 September 2023 Tiffany Han Creative Writing OTF Second Place: Ramen If you ever wished to examine,the wonders of ramen,You’ve come to the right place.Since ramen can’t be replaced.It originated from...
Third Place: Golden Retrievers 25 September 2023 Anna Wang Creative Writing Third Place: Golden Retrievers In fields of gold, a spirit bright,A loyal heart, a shining light.With fur of sun, a gleaming hue,The Golden Retriever,...
OTF Third Place: My First Far Western Swimming Championships 2023 25 September 2023 Yimo Liu Creative Writing OTF Third Place: My First Far Western Swimming Championships 2023 On July 27, 2023, a swimming meet had begun. It was the Far Western Championships, hosted by the Terrapins Swim...
Too Little, Too Late 27 November 2025 Nina He Creative Writing, Stories Too Little, Too Late Too Little, Too Late ~inspired by “Too Little, Too Late” by Laufey~ The moon caught the rays of her auburn...
A Genie 15 November 2025 Hans Jan Creative Writing, Stories A Genie Only three? Oh hello, genie! Three wishes only? You puff out of a cup and you promise me wishes? Is...
On Sea 15 November 2025 Ran Jan Creative Writing, Stories On Sea On Sea “Hello,” the boy-like being chirped. ████ looked at him. “You are…?” ████ asked, their voice raspy with disuse,...
Yesterday 11 November 2025 Alisia Wu Creative Writing, Stories Yesterday I remember when you used to smile like the sun in the sky I remember when you used to sit...
Summer is now here 3 September 2025 Rachel Liu Creative Writing, Poems Summer is now here With it comes laughter and cheer We play in the sun
The River 3 September 2025 Katelyn Xu Creative Writing, Poems The River In the morning, the river moves slowly. Mist floats above it, water flows over rocks. A bird lands on a branch, watches, then leaves. The river keeps going.
Chasing the End 28 August 2025 Hannah Zhang Creative Writing, Poems Chasing the End Down the Highway She races down the highway The wind blowing in her face There’s no one in sight As...
Silence 26 August 2025 Melissa Zhao Creative Writing, Poems Silence Silence silence slips through mere cracks weaving its way among life whispering with ideas but fading away hiding. silence is...
