People feel that it is impossible for a person to change his/her personality. However, studies indicate that personalities can be changed, and the rate of change in personality depends on the extent of influence one receives. One of the most important influenc... More »
(A message from the author: The following article might be interpreted to have negative intentions towards the student group, Pulse, as I sincerely apologize to all readers (especially those of the Pulse group) for my critical tone. However, I do not have any ... More »
Due to the numerous surveys and in-class feedback that students are asked to complete, the question of whether teachers take the feedback seriously has arisen. Sometimes the surveys and the ratings of teachers seem useless due to teachers’ unchanging attitudes... More »
With natural talent comes a limited amount of greatness. Sure, you have that greatness from the very start, but will you really improve if you don’t work hard? Hard work is more important than talent since the amount of prowess one can achieve is unlimited. Dw... More »
Yes, hard work is extremely important but talent is required. If you think about the best sports players in the world at this very moment, it is guaranteed that they are talented at what they do. When saying that talent is more important than hard work, it is ... More »
A topic debated for a long time now has been whether cats or dogs make better pets. As a person who never owned a cat or a dog, While I am not emotionally biased on this debate, I have come to form an opinion solely based on research: if I were to pick between... More »
In many ways social media has improved communication between people, and has made them more involved in international events. Despite the great benefits that social media has promised, it is currently being used to tarnish the reputation of several people. Fac... More »
Since Trump has become the POTUS, he has been stirring up trouble all over the world, even with the peaceful neighbours next door. During the election, Mr. Trump pledged to renegotiate NAFTA with Canada and Mexico. The United States’ trade war with Mexico has ... More »
The Syrian War ages into its fifth year yet it barely makes the headlines of some of the major news broadcasting companies today. A war that has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions to points around the world, the Syrian conflict is the source o... More »
Disclaimer: This article does not reflect the opinions of the beacon. As many have said, “It could be worse—Kayne could be running for present in 2025!” When Trump first ran for president, it was unexpected and , but it has been the reality. Clinton won the p... More »
For more than a century, students around the world have been assessed with grading systems, mostly with letters or numbers that determine a large part of their life. Our school is no exception – at the end of each semester students bring home a report card wit... More »
From the staggering amount of homework assignments and tests to the long commute required for students to get to and from school, it is no surprise that some students do not feel compelled to spend their personal time supporting school events. It may be unreal... More »