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The Satanic Pact that Kickstarted World War II

by Anirudh Parthasarathy

Published June 15, 2022

How close was the world to being a Fascist-Leninist dystopia if a joint alliance of Hitler, Stalin, and Hideki Tōjō had won World War II? This could have been a consequence if it weren’t for...

How to Live the Life You Dream of Living, a motivational piece by Sabrina, 13

by Stone Soup Editors

Published February 4, 2022

How to Live the Life You Dream of Living Sabrina Lu, 13 If you would like to live the life you dream of living, please follow the steps below as a guide. However, there are...

We’re the Resilient Generation, Not the COVID Generation

by Stone Soup Editors

Published October 20, 2021

The Thrilling Race, by Mason Li

by Mason Li Age 8

Published July 26, 2021

I woke up on a hot sunny day, looking up at the ceiling. ”It’s time," I said to myself, “triathlon time.” I got out of my bed thinking, "triathlon." I got into the car still...

The Roots of Our Peace, by Meleah Goldman, 10

by Stone Soup Editors

Published July 21, 2021

The Roots of Our Peace Meleah Goldman, 10 When I think of peace, I look to nature. I have spent so much time during this pandemic looking outside of my large, clear window. In the...

The Sky’s the Limit, a personal narrative by Jaslyn Kwan, 12

by Stone Soup Editors

Published July 20, 2021

Machu Picchu Viscachas

by Stone Soup Editors

Published July 7, 2021

Machu Picchu Viscachas Priscilla Chow, 8 My family and I traveled on a train from Cusco to Machu Picchu. Once we got there at noon, we spotted two Machu Picchu viscachas on a wall. I...

Spartan Education

by Daniel Zhu Age 11

Published June 8, 2021

Sparta's ruthless education may have been controversial, but it made them into one of the most battle-hardened city-states to ever walk the earth. The Spartans' notoriously tough education allowed them to become one of the...

How do people predict the weather?

by Diya Chakrabarti

Published June 2, 2021

It all started on a chilly Wednesday night when my mom and I were looking at the weather app because we wanted to check if it would rain the next day. My mom and I...

About the White House

by Nitya Shah

Published May 28, 2021

This year I watched the whole election. I have wanted to know what it’s like to live in the White House. I’ve heard there are like 50 bathrooms. I want to know the truth about...

The Satanic Pact that Kickstarted World War II

Post Published June 15, 2022 by Anirudh Parthasarathy

How close was the world to being a Fascist-Leninist dystopia if a joint alliance of Hitler, Stalin, and Hideki Tōjō had won World War II? This could have been a consequence if it weren’t for a series of blunders made by Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan, including one by Adolf Hitler, when he turned one of his most powerful allies into one of his most fateful enemies.

How to Live the Life You Dream of Living, a motivational piece by Sabrina, 13

Post Published February 4, 2022 by Stone Soup Editors

How to Live the Life You Dream of Living Sabrina Lu, 13 If you would like to live the life you dream of living, please follow the steps below as a guide. However, there are no right or wrong steps in living the life you desire. It is all about you. This list is simply a reference. Be yourself. It’s that simple and that hard. No one knows who you aren’t. No one knows who you are.

We’re the Resilient Generation, Not the COVID Generation

Post Published October 20, 2021 by Stone Soup Editors

We're the Resilient Generation, Not the COVID Generation Olivia Shekou, 12 What is resilience? "Resilience" is used in physics to describe the way materials revert back to their original shape after undergoing some kind of shock or impact. In medicine, “resilience” describes a patient’s ability to recover after a traumatic event, such as surgery or accidents.

The Thrilling Race, by Mason Li

Post Age 8 Published July 26, 2021 by Mason Li

I woke up on a hot sunny day, looking up at the ceiling. ”It’s time," I said to myself, “triathlon time.” I got out of my bed thinking, "triathlon." I got into the car still thinking, as I s….l….o...w….l…y fell asleep. As I woke up to the sound of the car stopping: ”Are we there yet?” ”Close. Actually... we are there,” Mommy replied.

The Roots of Our Peace, by Meleah Goldman, 10

Post Published July 21, 2021 by Stone Soup Editors

The Roots of Our Peace Meleah Goldman, 10 When I think of peace, I look to nature. I have spent so much time during this pandemic looking outside of my large, clear window. In the background, I can hear the worldwide marches of Black Lives Matter on my television.

The Sky’s the Limit, a personal narrative by Jaslyn Kwan, 12

Post Published July 20, 2021 by Stone Soup Editors

The Sky's the Limit Jaslyn Kwan, 12 Goodbye San Francisco, hello Tampa! Ever since COVID-19 started, I had been stuck at home along with everyone else. Being able to finally travel to places other than the local grocery store gave me a feeling of freedom. I was heading off to compete in the United States (US) Finals for the prestigious ballet competition, Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP).

Machu Picchu Viscachas

Post Published July 7, 2021 by Stone Soup Editors

Machu Picchu Viscachas Priscilla Chow, 8 My family and I traveled on a train from Cusco to Machu Picchu. Once we got there at noon, we spotted two Machu Picchu viscachas on a wall. I asked our tour guide why there were squirrels there and he said that they're Machu Picchu viscachas. They looked like squirrels to me; they were just a little bigger.

Spartan Education

Post Age 11 Published June 8, 2021 by Daniel Zhu

How do people predict the weather?

Post Published June 2, 2021 by Diya Chakrabarti

It all started on a chilly Wednesday night when my mom and I were looking at the weather app because we wanted to check if it would rain the next day. My mom and I noticed that there was a warning saying it might snow the next day. I was uninterested but had some hope. On Thursday, it snowed! I then felt an urge of curiosity. How do meteorologists predict the weather? I thought.

About the White House

Post Published May 28, 2021 by Nitya Shah

This year I watched the whole election. I have wanted to know what it’s like to live in the White House. I’ve heard there are like 50 bathrooms. I want to know the truth about living in the White House. History The White House was built on October 13, 1792. The White House and its grounds are 18 acres big. It is located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C.

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