Atop a Mountain So Vast

Written by Gracielle Dedo A Brief Expert from a Short Story Atop a mountain so vast, the eye struggled to reach. Identifying its peak, the sharp shadow cast by the moon hugged a quad of cylindrical towers, each with points piercing the surface of the clouds. The masses blended into the base of tapering rock. Brass and silver curled around each, inching to a diamond point.  The sky had fallen rather dull in the hours leading up to the eight simultaneous arrivals. Shades of orchid and mauve laced the clouds, dancing off of each puff. In the distance, the roaring of a gargantuan streaming force of water crashed into the ocean just below a cliff bordering the Alps. In between each crease of rock, the coiled body of a waxen alabaster creature hugged the slope. Towering overhead was the pallid husk...
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5 Tips for First Time Dungeon Masters

Written by Kanyon Pierce So, you want to be a Dungeon Master? Not to brag but I have been regularly Dungeon Mastering for almost 3 ½ years now, and I am well-versed in the rules and techniques of 3rd, 4th, and 5th editions. Just for a reference, the 3rd edition...
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How Dogs Help with Stress

Written by Samantha Ducharme Feeling Stressed? Do you ever walk around and feel like you have a big weight on your shoulders knowing you have a lot of work to do? Well, don’t worry because there are so many ways to cope with stress and one of those things is a number...
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Passive Learning vs Active Learning

Written by Gabby Unangst Every day we use different forms of learning, including reading, writing, notetaking, etc. We all have different resources and ways of going about learning. Two of the most dominant strategies are passive learning and active learning. There has been a long debate on which one is better than the other, almost a battle of the two. While they differ in style and processes, both have...
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one wish

a poem by Grace Brown i sat and i waited for the genie to come my feelings of doubt burned hotter than sun like a fiery hell or a forgotten place the coldness she had filled the empty space i looked at the genie and the genie crept upon me...
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Wrapping Up the School Year

Written by Kenya Sykes We’ve made it to the last two months of the 2020-2021 school year. These months may consist of finals, state testing, and wrap up work. So, that means that it’s very important to give it your best effort. Your work now may determine your final GPA...
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Journaling for People Who Hate Journaling

Written by Rachael Willis If you’ve ever talked to a therapist or counselor about managing stress and anxiety, you’ve probably heard them mention journaling as a great coping skill. Whenever I see a new therapist for my anxiety, I patiently await the question, “Well, have you tried journaling?” Like many,...
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