Sofia Sasse It is common to say that protests are an ineffective form of anti-government expression. Critics state that they simply serve to disrupt public order without truly causing any change and inciting decisions within legislature and the justice system . Conversely, the statement that “if protests didn’t work they wouldn’t ban them” rings trueContinue reading “Opinion | Protests: What can they really do?”
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Censorship: What is going on in the United States and how it affects us.
Sofia Sasse The US has always been considered a “land of the free,” and the “home of the brave”; it is the most powerful country in the world, and certainly the one with the biggest influence on Brazil. The country, however, has become a divided land in politics and Florida especially, is leading the nationContinue reading “Censorship: What is going on in the United States and how it affects us.”
Dune Part 2: Good Action Cinema
A little over two years ago, I did a review of the first Dune movie by Denis Villeneuve. A common criticism I’ve heard people saying is that it’s a movie that cannot be watched without having read the book before, which I agree with; the world of Dune by Frank Herbert – the book theContinue reading “Dune Part 2: Good Action Cinema”
Patricia Menezes: EAC Personalities
It’s difficult to imagine the kind of person it takes to dedicate their entire lives to caring for children. To spend their years first caring for their own child, and then to get a job that aims to do the same thing, but with hundreds of them at once. Patricia Menezes says she was bornContinue reading “Patricia Menezes: EAC Personalities”
9th Grade Field Trip: Cananeia
by Sofia Sasse and Susana Groot Ninth-grade students this year will travel to Cananeia, SP, leaving on the 20th of September at 6:30 a.m. It has been recommended by the traveling agency that they take 2 pairs of tennis shoes and an extra pair of pants (not including jeans) that can get wet. By 12:30Continue reading “9th Grade Field Trip: Cananeia”
8th Grade Field Trip: Cabreúva
by Sofia Sasse On the 20th of September, our 8th graders will be making a trip to Cabreúva and Itu, both cities in the interior of the state of São Paulo. Their day will start at 8:15am, when the bus will be departing from EAC. One hour later, they will be at the Museu AbertoContinue reading “8th Grade Field Trip: Cabreúva”
6th Grade Field Trip: Brotas
by Hyelim Yoon The 6th-grade field trip will take place from September 20th to 22nd! The destination will be Brotas, Fazenda Estância Peraltas Aquatic (Farm Estancia Peraltas Aquatic). This trip aims to provide the students with moments of integration, and learning, as well as activities linked to Nature and Astronomy through experiential activities at theContinue reading “6th Grade Field Trip: Brotas”
Social Media and Eating Disorders
Social media is one of the most excellent tools of communication we have invented, able to connect people from all over the world on platforms where millions are able to share their thoughts and feelings. Although it is undoubtedly a great tool, it can also often wreak havoc in the minds of young and impressionableContinue reading “Social Media and Eating Disorders“
Why is Our Generation so Depressed?
Sofia Sasse Despite arguably having a better quality of life, more opportunities, and more modernity in our lives, Millenials and Generation Z are also the most depressed and stressed out generations we have seen in decades. Born into technology, our generation also had the misfortune of being raised by the internet, especially those of usContinue reading “Why is Our Generation so Depressed?“
The Appeal of Wordle
Wordle, owned and managed now by the New York Times, is a simplistic yet incredibly engaging game, whose popularity seems to have expanded to international levels in recent months. It was released to the public in October 2021; by November, it averaged 90 players a day, which is impressive for a game that had onlyContinue reading “The Appeal of Wordle”
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