This article was originally published by Cape Fear Voices/The Teen Scene. It has been republished with permission as part of We Are's international student voice partnership.  Do you have a friend who enjoys horror movies? Or, perhaps, you are that friend. Maybe you understand the thrill of watching a gory slasher, or psychological thriller, or maybe you’d prefer something milder, like a quick-witted comedy or a swoon-worthy romance. In a poll of my friends, about half loved horror movies, while the others detested them. It’s rare to find someone who just likes these kinds of movies. It’s a subject with very little middle ground–...

This article was originally published by Cape Fear Voices/The Teen Scene . It has been republished with permission as part of We Are's international student voice partnership.  As I stand on the edge and see, I look at the big world before me. No, I do not want to go, but I know That I will always have a place to call home.   The smell of food in the kitchen, The everlasting laughter and love too, Make me know that whatever I do, That I will always have a place to call home.   As I grow and stretch my wings to fly, I turn back and hear my mother cry. My parents they assure me though, That...

This article was originally published by Cape Fear Voices/The Teen Scene. It has been republished with permission as part of We Are's international student voice partnership.  Driving is one of the scariest things to learn. The feeling of being behind the wheel is a combination of fear, anxiety, and excitement; it’s a responsibility, a privilege, as well as a daunting task. Driving marks the beginning of adulthood. On the 4th of April, I got my license. Was I nervous? Absolutely. But I wish somebody would have sat me down and explained the things you have to know how to do, and how to prepare. So that’s what I’ll do for you! I went...

This article was originally published by Cape Fear Voices/The Teen Scene. It has been republished with permission as part of We Are's international student voice partnership.  What do you think of when you hear the word “journalism?” What about when you are doing research, what sources do you use? The word “relevance” in journalism is almost always crucial for a story to be a success. Society wants to read about personal interests while also keeping up with current events in the world around them. WHQR, a member station of National Public Radio, that covers Southeastern North Carolina proved that relevance and community engagement...

If the title wasn’t indicative enough, the Year 12s are anticipating an easy win in tomorrow’s second Grade of Origin match. Many Year 12s have even been so confident as to suggest allowing Year 11 multiple players on the field, to at least entertain the spectators as they witness the superior grade storm to victory.   Even though Year 12 has a more competitive edge than ever, We Are has gathered some non-biased testimonials to help you choose a side....     “Year 12 has always been the favourite to win, and they always will be, and I’m sure they will come through on this one.” - Kaylah B (Grade undisclosed)     “Since...

How is it that Hailey Rhode-Biebers beauty brand Rhode has nestled its way into the forefront of the world of Formula 1? There is no doubt that Hailey Rhode-Bieber is a smart businesswoman, she launched her beauty brand Rhode back in June of 2022 and we went WILD for it, the official Instagram account having well over 100,000 followers before a single photo was posted.   In August of 2024 Lando Norris a McLaren driver – who as of this year has a total of 5 wins, 11 poles and 32 podiums with the season still going – was posted on the official Rhode TikTok account with one of their ‘Lip Cases’ – a revolutionary phone case with...

Gen Alpha Language is a hot topic all over the world. Whether it’s roaming through social media or seeping into highschool gossip, we’ve all seen or heard these words at least somewhere. Some people think of it as an escape from reality - something that helps them connect with peers. Others think of it as cringe, diminishing the standard of speech to something lowly. By addressing both opinions, I would like to highlight why Gen Alpha Language is actually not a good or bad thing but rather a shade of grey.    As a Gen Alpha myself, these words are always at the tip of my tongue whenever someone says something relatable or funny....

1. THE DEATH OF A FALSE GOD You’ve been lied to your whole life.  Since birth, they’ve told you that school is the key to success. That good grades equal intelligence. That obedience will take you places. That if you just shut up, sit still, and follow the rules, you’ll win at life.  But it was all a scam.  School isn’t an education system. It’s a factory. It doesn’t create thinkers, it manufactures followers. It doesn’t build geniuses, it breeds drones. It’s a relic of a dead world, and we’re still worshipping its corpse.  Every great institution starts as a revolution, turns into a tradition, and ends as an illusion....

This may come as a shock to some of you, but over 400 million years ago the fish known in many of our hearts the glorious Sacabambaspis went extinct. I dedicate this post as a memorial to the Sacabambaspis and its friends. Life in the Ordovician period was eventful coming right after the Cambrian explosion. Everyone was new to this whole multi-cellular complex organism thing and the basics were still being explored. One creature, the Sacabambaspis, found itself living in the ocean with no jaw and no fins with only its tail being used to generate movement. But despite the lack of a jaw, the Sacabambaspis still had its beautiful and recognizable...

For over 75 years, Kashmir has been trapped in a relentless cycle of conflict, fear, and uncertainty. The roots of this conflict stretch back to 1947, when the British partitioned the Indian subcontinent. During this time, a massive population exchange took place, with the majority of Hindus and Sikhs staying in India and the Muslim population migrating to the newly formed Pakistan. At partition, princely states were given the right to choose between India and the Pakistan. Despite Kashmir’s Muslim majority, its Hindu ruler Maharaja Hari Singh acceded to India in October 1947, triggering the first war between India and Pakistan over the region.   In...