The Student Media Site of William Clarke College

We Are

The Student Media Site of William Clarke College

We Are

The Student Media Site of William Clarke College

We Are

‘Old’ is Not a Rude Word
‘Old’ is Not a Rude Word
Mrs Kroll April 10, 2024

Old’ is not a rude word. If age is just a number, then age can also be levels in the game of life. (Imagine the Super Mario theme music as...

Shack Life
Shack Life
Mr Arthur April 10, 2024

When asked to write for the ‘Staff Takeover’ of We Are I was briefed with the task of writing about something that I am passionate about....

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The Ending Hath Been Writ
Mrs Brown April 10, 2024

There is nothing like a comment that begins, “As a ‘insert label’, you must ‘insert assumption’”. I had one such sentence levelled...

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Separating Art from the Artist
Nathan R (Year 11) March 27, 2024

On February 10th of this year, Kanye West released his much-anticipated collaborative studio album with Ty Dolla Sign: Vultures 1. Ye, an artist...

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Selling Insecurities
Adam D (Year 11) March 6, 2024

In a society where meticulously edited photos and unachievable beauty standards are ubiquitous, many young people struggle with negative body...

Body Shaming and Media Blaming
Body Shaming and Media Blaming
Dayna E (Year 11), Chief Contributor • March 6, 2024

Personally, I’ve never understood body shaming, or even body positivity. Celebrities get asked all the time in interviews, “Are you body...

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1400 Years Old and Still Trendy - The Comeback of Chess
Daniel W (Year 12), Chief Contributor • February 28, 2024

Chess, the ancient game of strategy and skill, which came into existence around 600 AD, is currently enjoying a new wave of popularity amongst...

You Are Never too Old to Watch Cartoons
You Are Never too Old to Watch Cartoons
Jake M (Year 11), Chief Contributor • February 28, 2024

In media, cartoons are often depicted as content that is meant for kids. Companies such as Cartoon Network and Disney have often marketed their...

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Usher's Half-Time Show
Carli S (Year 9), Chief Contributor • February 21, 2024

Imagine a stage surrounded in the glow of a million spotlights, a stage so iconic it draws in viewers from all corners of the globe, creating...

Galentines vs Valentines
Galentines vs Valentines
Mahina A (Year 11), Chief Contributor • February 14, 2024

Yes, it’s that time of year. Heart-shaped absolutely everything. You want chocolates, or how about a pendant? Oh, wait there is no choice it...

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Valentine's Day: The Hallmark Holiday That's Lost it's Meaning
Savanna S (Year 10), Chief Contributor • February 14, 2024

Valentine's Day, often painted with hues of romance and adorned with symbols of affection, such as giving roses, chocolates or doing other romantic...

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The Importance of Keeping an Open Mind
Jake M (Year 11), Chief Contributor • November 29, 2023

I’m sure that most people have feared the dark at some point in their life. The idea that something may be lurking within the shadows, or just...

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What Your Choice of Favourites Says About You
Jack D (Year 11), Chief Contributor • November 29, 2023

The Favourites box is a collection of different Cadbury chocolates, which is enjoyed by millions of people year round during celebrations, shared...

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How Old is too Old for Politics?
Grace C (Year 11), Editor in Chief • November 8, 2023

If I asked you to close your eyes right now and imagine a stereotypical politician, what would you see? I doubt you’d be imagining a bright,...

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The Voice Denied: What Happened?
Robert H (Year 12) November 1, 2023