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15 Years Later, The Risks of Training Orcas Remain

Post Published June 3, 2024 by Sydney Kesselheim

In 2010, there was a tragic accident at the SeaWorld in Orlando. For many years, aquariums have kept killer whales, or orcas, captive for entertainment, and bred them for many generations. They took them from the water, separated them from their pod and family, and kept them in captivity until they died.

Visiting Malaysia with Elaine Elizabeth Jinto

Post Published June 3, 2024 by Scribbler's Blogs

Hello everyone! Welcome back to Scribbler's Blogs. Last time I told you all about De Nang, Vietnam. Today, I am going to tell you about Kuala Lumpur City in Malaysia. Before I begin, let me give you some of the general information about Malaysia. The capital of Malaysia is the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. The main languages spoken there are Malay and English.

Weekly Creativity #308 | Flash Contest #68: Write a Story From the POV of Your Favorite Toy

Post Published June 2, 2024 by Sage Millen

Write a story from the POV of your favorite toy or stuffed animal. Think Toy Story! Is your favorite toy heroic like Woody and Buzz? What adventures does it go on when you're not around?

Hidden Figures, Reviewed by Sydney Kesselheim, 12

Post Published May 28, 2024 by Sydney Kesselheim

Hidden in Plain Sight: Women of NASA in 1960’s This month, in my feminism alliance club at school, we watched a movie called Hidden Figures. In this movie, three Black women working at NASA in the 1960’s get promoted to a higher-level job. Unfortunately for them, all of their coworkers are white men, who doubt the women and their skills.

“We’re Not Alike” by Tate McRae, Reviewed by Priscilla Chow, 10

Post Published May 28, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

"We’re Not Alike" is a song I first heard at a mall. I like it because of Tate’s angelic voice and the upbeat tune. The song also reminded me of a recent breakup between my girl friends. I could, in my mind, almost hear their voices ringing in the back of the song. The two were always saying how they were backstabbed.

Weekly Creativity Post #307: Take a Photo Where the Subject is Blurry

Post Published May 26, 2024 by Sage Millen

Take a photo where the subject is blurry. It could be a portrait of a flower blowing in the wind or a soccer ball flying through the air.

Xin Chao, Here is a Glimpse of Vietnam

Post Published May 26, 2024 by Scribbler's Blogs

I am Elaine Elizabeth Jinto, and I am 13 years old. I am from India, and I love to travel. Along with traveling, I enjoy reading, writing, eating, and innovating. I dream of becoming a writer and a business woman. In my blogs I am going to write about some of the trips, books, restaurants, and unique experiences that captivated me.

Kreating Kombat: How One Video Game Caused National Controversy and Propelled Sega to the Top by Schamil Saeed, 11

Post Published May 23, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

The fighting game. That manly-man, beat ‘em up brawler that dominated arcades. Famous names that come to mind might include Namco’s Tekken series, or more likely Capcom’s outrageous Street Fighter games. But today, I’m going to talk about the bloodiest, most violent of them all: Mortal Kombat. Our story begins, at the small, unimportant Midway Games.

Weekly Creativity #306: Write a Story About Investigating Self-Playing Pianos

Post Published May 19, 2024 by Sage Millen

Write a story where the main character investigates if self-playing pianos truly are self-playing.

Weekly Creativity #305: Draw Your Pet as a Fantasy Creature

Post Published May 12, 2024 by Molly Torinus

Draw your pet (or a friend’s pet) as a fantasy creature.

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