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Random Questions Answered: Why am I so hungry right now?
What is your favourite food? Picture that food in your head. Now imagine having that food right this second. Think about how it smells,…
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He Never Left
She fell asleep. Back against the side of the cold metal bed, forehead pressed between her knees. “Mom.” As if she just…
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Monsters Basking In The Shine
In the heart of a dense and foreboding forest, a man found himself entangled in a web of fear and guilt. It was a…
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The Rebirth Of Shakespeare’s Plays
Every year, teenagers from across New Zealand have the chance to bring to life the plays of William Shakespeare. Shakespeare: The great playwright,…
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Morning Orchestra
You sang a sonata of serenity. Each note a soft hum / kissed my eardrums. Morphed from the abyss of the night, where the…
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Nineteen
It was a fall night when I looked at myself in the mirror, tears flooding my eyes. One rolled off my bottom lash, splashing…
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Breathwork 101: Mastering Stress Reduction at Macleans
As we all know, Macleans can be quite stressful at times. So what can we do to reduce our levels of stress? Listen…
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Medicated Joy
I struggle for the reins of my life. Every single day. The reins are always either held by the medications, the doctors, or the…
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Through the car windows
There are no certain yardsticks to measure my success in life, be it money, ownership of property, or the depth of my heart’s swelling…
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Coming home
They say that in this world, there is no place like home. Sitting here in this withering brown seat, bones rattling to the rhythm…
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Laced Rabbit
Our story begins with a kid named Noah Anderson. I am sorry to say: he was nobody special. He was just a child…
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Introducing the Collegian 2022
Meet The Collegian’s new and returning members for 2022 in their own words, alongside new executives. Here’s the team: Executives Elaine Cao,…
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gentle were, and gentle now
The tinkle of giggles rung through the air, slightly treble, and slightly baritone. A morning glow illuminated the gilded design on the bedposts, glimmering…
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The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Lockdowns
Tuesday 17th August. 15:05. Maths class. Five minutes till the final bell goes (though only for us lucky juniors). “Guys, I have to…
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Nine Reads for a New Term
If you’re excited for a break from classes and schoolwork, this article will interest you in some reading and watching (books and graphic novels…
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Limp Deer
Innocence: Bliss or Curse? Content warning: Potentially dark themes. She came home late again. Her arms and neck wore blue and purple…
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Interviewing Principal Steven Hargreaves: 2021 Edition
How is student wellbeing supported at Macleans? Should children of past students have enrolment priority? What books and shows has Mr. Hargreaves been consuming?…
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Forever Tied to You
I remember. Serene waves washed over our toes as cotton-ball-like clouds loomed overhead, bright white against pastel blue skies and air sweeter than honey…
