Back to Articles Entertainment & Media Back to Sections Party School | Jon Hart Jasmine Roberts Volume 5 Issue 3 January 14, 2025 Image Provided by Max Ching The line, “TTK is short for the Taliban King. He has an insane story. His parents had been in the Taliban, and he’s an orphan,’’ on page two of Party School was one of the first sentences I have ever read that made me take a step back from the page and do a double take. Though this was not how the novel first introduced itself, it is certainly a memorable line which could be critiqued for its nonchalant reference to a piece of history that traumatized many and has solidified itself as a harrowing, controversial part of American history. The line nonetheless lays the focal ground for the tone, ideas, and humor of what was to come. In a more subjective way, the tone of the book felt similar to that of what I would find in an 80’s coming-of-age movie, such as Ferris Bueller’s Day Off , The Breakfast Club , or Heathers : raw, unadulterated, and relatable. Coming into this novel, I felt a breath of fresh air when I didn’t feel patronized by this idea of teenagers having a pure, innocent, prudent perspective of the world, ignorant of all its faults. The author did not hold pre-conceived notions of a young adult's ability to rationalize adult themes. With the growing influence of technology and social media, it would be a shame to see a novel for young adults try to filter out any of the reality of the hardships that come with growing up and discovering the core of adulthood, especially in more privileged stations. Thankfully, Party School does the exact opposite of my concerns, and I find myself connecting heavily to that feeling of drifting on a raft, where the tides seem to rise and set around you, channeling wherever they desire. Yet, you are stuck on those planks of bamboo, going whenever the wind feels like stirring, with little autonomy of your own. Trapped, some might say, by expectations, friends, romances, and society as a whole. The main character of Jon Hart’s novel, Dylan Millis, is your average, less than average, all-American boy, who finds himself in a place which goes against what is expected for a boy in his environment: a party school, or a college known for students being for attentive to parties than academics. The foundation of this storyline is overdone to the extent that a museum could be erected just for boys of this persuasion in literature. Though, it can still be entertaining when done right, that could explain why the trope is so popular. Dylan isn’t a perfect protagonist; he gets into more than enough instances of conflict, that are down-to-earth enough to be understandable yet done in a way that keeps the reader wanting more. For instance, Dylan’s internal struggle with his maturity and existence, and his external struggle in maintaining a relationship with his high school sweetheart, Rosemary, who encourages they experiment with dating. A high school relationship is starkly different from a relationship with two adults, who can drink, pay taxes, stay up as long as they want, have their hormones steady and frontal lobes better developed. This turmoil between internal and external conflict, between a more subconscious deep-seated problem versus a more, to be honest, issue that only two eighteen-year-olds would have, adds a layer of complexity to Dylan’s situation. It serves as a good example of when seemingly trivial conflict fosters deep character development. As we see within Dylan, once he slowly matures, gets his driver’s license, and finally rationalizes who he is. One of the rare things which all humans desire, is to understand. There’s a desire to understand yourself, the fears, the hopes, the pain, and the joy. Learning these things, as Party School shows, comes from experience, in ways that are unconventional, yet stick. Overall, I enjoyed the novel. It's pleasant enough for a quick read, as you drink tea and watch time buzz around you. It's sweet, funny, down-to-earth, and honest. It is definitely, a true American novel, with all the type beats that one would expect in an American, coming-of-age piece: sports, humility, romance, humor, and a bit of underdog charm. As this is Jon Hart’s first novel, I would say it is a strong first start, and I desire to see where he brings himself in the future, growing and evolving as an author. The publisher The Sager Group, sells itself as a multimedia content brand, for the artist and their free will. Though I have been skeptical of such things in the past, it is nonetheless nice to support the arts directly. So, I shall end this article the exact same way the novel ended itself. “Well then, I’m in,’’ (page 212). BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Editorial Back to Sections Government, Media, and the Pandemic: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly By Lucy Wu Volume 1 Issue 5 February 12, 2021 Image provided by InternetFreedom.org While the pandemic has taken more than 450,000 American lives, infected over 100 million people globally, and disrupted normalcy across the world, the resulting “infodemic” has infected countless swaths of people everywhere. Ranging from the idea that 5G networks cause COVID to drinking Clorox as a cure (please do not do that), misinformation was already an issue, but was only exacerbated by media during the pandemic. Since we live in a digital age where information is so immediately obtained from online sources, an entire population’s response to the pandemic can largely be shaped by which media they consume on a daily basis. Because some governments have laws and acts to regulate their media, some countries handled the dissemination of information differently during the pandemic: some for the better, and some for the far worse. The real question is, how did they handle it, and what were the outcomes? To answer this question, I primarily investigated the pandemic media response by two of our favorite global rivals: The United States of America and the People’s Republic of China. We will also include countries like Vietnam and New Zealand in our discussion. The Good: What Went Right (to some extent) Let’s start with some good news to lift spirits in troubling times. (Some) Countries Overcome COVID While the spread of COVID officially began in China, it quickly moved to countries such as Vietnam, Japan, the US, and many others by January of 2020. But wait: one of these is not like the others. You will notice many Asian countries were hit first with COVID outbreaks but managed to overcome the first wave and keep infection rates low, especially when compared to the U.S. How did they do it? It’s important to note that Asian countries already had experience dealing with infectious disease, namely the SARS outbreak in 2003. Culturally, Asian countries also grew accustomed to wearing masks, pandemic or not, and value “collective well-being over individual liberty,” a foil to values of the U.S. especially. According to the Lowry Research Group, Asian countries also were “prioritizing health above economic concerns, producing excellent public communications, […] and mandating behavior change.” Delving deeper into “excellent public communications,” we can see that “communication from public health officials and political leadership tended to be clear and consistent, reducing confusion and bolstering trust,” according to Shenglan Tang of the Duke Global Health Institute. We can also attribute this unity in action to the regulation of mass media: both China and Vietnam have their media regulated by the government; they rank within the five countries with the lowest Freedom of Press Index Score. All these traits combined contributed greatly to Asian countries having a strong advantage in dealing with a pandemic. Science Prevails Even with our mishaps, we still managed to procure multiple viable vaccines that are saving lives as we speak. For some countries who swiftly contained the virus (I’m looking at you, New Zealand), this was still a positive step even though they had things under control. And for the other countries that weren’t as fortunate: even when news outlets lied, people didn’t listen, and leadership failed us, the researchers were there to save the day. That in of itself deserves a round of applause and a sigh of (momentary) relief. The Bad: What We (maybe) Could Have Changed Let’s face it. We probably could have handled this whole event a lot better than we did. The Blame Game This one is fun. In case you weren’t aware, the U.S (but mainly former President Trump) blamed China, and China blamed the US for the initial spread of the virus. Back and forth it went while the rest of the world watched in horror, but not shock. According to the World Health Organization, the virus was first identified in the Wuhan province of China. The specific origin is not yet known, but one would think that this fact would still eliminate much of the controversy surrounding the eternal question of “who started it, and who’s to blame?” Instead, conspiracy theories about the Chinese colluding to make COVID a bioweapon and wreak havoc on the Western world took form, and simultaneously, the Chinese used their vice grip on social media to say that in fact, the Chinese had won against the poor Westerners who were now crumbling under the virus. Interestingly, because former President Trump infamously referred to the virus as the “China Virus,” Chinese media began taunting back, calling it the “America Virus.” US Media Now, maybe you’re someone who opens the news every 5 minutes, fact-checks authors on every article you read, and wouldn’t be fooled by the COVID myths. But imagine you’re not that person. Because of sensationalized titles, misleading charts, and biased sources, U.S media is a free but unregulated mess. To an outsider it’s pure confusion and chaos. To us, it’s just the norm of U.S politics and media. In an age where deep fakes are getting more realistic by the second and where “fake news” can forcibly convince others, it can be difficult to sift through the misinformation if you don’t know what to look for. Instead, it’s easier than ever to be sucked into the vortex of believing everything you read and trusting misguided sources. As a result, it’s clear that some groups in the U.S were extremely afflicted by poor guidance and a lack of accurate evidence. Alarmingly, many began protesting wearing masks and generally disregarding science and health officials, sending the U.S into a spiral of seemingly never-ending COVID cases. Too much trust in dishonest sources combined with a lack of confidence in mass media became two of America’s greatest pitfalls during the pandemic. Social Media There’s more. Social media only makes things worse. Because you can choose whom to follow and what media you consume, users build an “echo chamber,” whether they realize it or not. Social media algorithms are designed to give you the content that will keep you on their platform, so by blocking out opinions and values that don’t align with yours, they can keep you blind to the real dangers - like maybe a pandemic. Increasingly, there is a lack of discussion and thought which has been replaced by blaming and arguing instead, deciding who is wrong without consideration for other viewpoints. What does this mean during a global health crisis? The lack of a clear directive and coordination between government and health bodies created a further chasm in the US response to the pandemic, since people lacked confidence and trust in mass media to provide them with accurate information. Instead, people established their own groups on Facebook, Reddit, and other platforms, to confirm their own viewpoints on how to address the pandemic (a.k.a. confirmation bias) and give “advice” to others. Because the U.S places an emphasis on personal liberties, and in this case at the expense of the population’s health, the spread of misinformation across the Internet was rampant like a wildfire in brush – and in fact there was a time when Australian bushfires were our biggest problem. The Ugly: What Was Unfixable (and at the point of no return) Brace yourself. This is not pretty. 450,000 Deaths and Counting... We’ve almost become desensitized to that number now. We knew the situation was bad, but how did it get that much worse? Thankfully, at the time of writing, we seem to be on the mend. To start, former President Trump issued a series of tweets that not only contradicted safety information from global health officials, but also admonished and downplayed the virus. In the last few days of his term, Facebook and Twitter had (temporarily) banned Trump from accessing both of his media accounts in an attempt to prevent the spread of further misinformation and, incidentally, violence. Compared with the rest of the world, U.S politics has also become increasingly polarized, with sensationalized headlines covering divisions between liberals vs. conservatives, Democrats vs. Republicans, who’s right and who’s wrong, on and on it goes. In contrast to the Asian countries discussed above, because the U.S was disjunct and uncoordinated in its communication between government and people, a lack of clear instruction hindered the actual response to the pandemic. From there, people chose which set of directions they wanted to follow: either those given by the President, or those given by health officials. This is when the U.S shot itself in the foot: by preserving personal freedoms of speech to a point where people actively tried to harm others, misinformation ran wild, people were infected, and lives were reduced to numbers on a graph. When lives are endangered, politics should have no place in a global pandemic. Whistleblowers Circling back to the onset of the pandemic in Wuhan, China, Dr. Li Wenliang, an ophthalmologist at the Wuhan Central Hospital, was largely credited for being the first person to alert others about a SARS-like virus circulating through patients. He warned friends, family members, and colleagues via the Chinese regulated platform WeChat, but fortunately yet unfortunately, his private chatroom messages were leaked to the Chinese Internet where it was only a matter of time before officials found it. As typical of the Chinese Government, they censored and silenced him, forcing him to sign a letter of admonition from the Wuhan Public Security Bureau for spreading “untrue statements about seven confirmed SARS cases.” Li later passed away on February 7th, 2020, after contracting the virus from a patient. Needless to say, many lives, tears, and moments could have been saved had the Chinese health officials taken the claims of any of the 8 whistleblowers seriously, instead of tightening their control over freedom of speech. Chinese media regulation is a double-edged sword: on one hand they efficiently and clearly disseminated important directives to their people while censoring the lies and misinformation, which contained the spread of COVID and saved lives. On the other hand, protests arose for the millionth time to address the lack of personal freedom of speech, which would have prevented health officials from opening Pandora’s Box in the first place. The Aftermath: Thoughts and Reflections That was a lot to unpack. While we’ve created a vaccine to address the raging virus, government regulation of media still needs a solution: how much do we regulate media to protect the masses, while still preserving a reasonable level of freedom of speech? While we wait for a response, we should aim to practice media literacy at school, the workplace, and at home. In fact, just as we wear masks and wash our hands, we should train ourselves to spot misinformation, because staying aware is the best way to fight the urge to blindly trust whatever we hear and read. Clearly, this is an urgent issue that requires immediate government attent- what’s that? Oh right: we have mental health to take care of and people to vaccinate, all on top of managing an ongoing pandemic. Right. Guess we’ll have to put this on our list for later. See you all on the other side when this is over, and if it doesn’t end, you can find me in New Zealand. Sources Bagherpour, Amir, and Ali Nouri. "COVID Misinformation Is Killing People." Scientific American , Springer Nature America, 11 Oct. 2020, www.scientificamerican.com/article/covid-misinformation-is-killing-people1/. China Covid-19: How State Media and Censorship Took on Coronavirus." BBC , 29 Dec. 2020, www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-55355401. Funke, Daniel, and Daniela Flamini. "A Guide to Anti-Misinformation Actions around the World." Poynter , Poynter Institute, www.poynter.org/ifcn/anti-misinformation-actions/. Jennings, Ralph. "Asian Countries Handle New COVID-19 Cases without Lockdowns." VOA , 7 Dec. 2020, www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/asian-countries-handle-new-covid-19-cases-without-lockdowns. Kantis, Caroline, et al. "UPDATED: Timeline of the Coronavirus." Think Global Health , Council on Foreign Relations, 15 Jan. 2021, www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/updated-timeline-coronavirus. McGuirk, Rod. "Australia Accuses China and Russia of Virus Disinformation." AP News , Associated Press, 17 June 2020, apnews.com/article/e869b34c1e04fde924efd0f0602b3d11. National Geographic . 18 Sept. 2020, www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2020/09/coronavirus-origins-misinformation-yan-report-fact-check-cvd/. Penn, Michael. "How Some Asian Countries Beat Back COVID-19." Duke Global Health Institute , 12 Aug. 2020, globalhealth.duke.edu/news/how-some-asian-countries-beat-back-covid-19. Sherman, Justin. "Government Information Crackdowns in the Covid-19 Pandemic." DigitalCommons , 25 Aug. 2020, digitalcommons.wcl.american.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1059&context=research. Siemaszko, Corky. "Why Are Americans so Confused about Covid-19? Blame Trump, Cornell Study Says." NBC News , NBC Universal, 1 Oct. 2020, www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1241707. "2020 World Press Freedom Index." Reporters without Borders , rsf.org/en/ranking. World Health Organization. "Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Advice for the Public: Mythbusters." World Health Organization , 23 Nov. 2020, www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters. BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Advice Back to Sections Exam Study Tips Wardah Khizer Volume 6 Issue 3 June 8, 2026 Image Provided by Ariane de Gennaro of Yale Daily News Finals season is right around the corner, with it comes the scramble to learn a year’s worth of content in less than a month. For many students, this means late night study sessions, piles of notes, and a lot of panic. Before you start re-reading the same notes for the fifth time, take a step back and learn how to study more effectively. Studying does not have to be overwhelming. With the right techniques, you can feel more prepared, less stressed, and even have enough time left over to hang out with your friends. Here is a guide to make the most of your study time. Make a Plan Before you dive into your notes, make sure you have a clear idea of when and how to study. Start by creating a study schedule that breaks your study time down into manageable sessions. Assign specific tasks or topics to each session, making sure to include regular breaks to avoid feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Taking care of your mental and physical health is just as, if not more important than studying itself. Ensure that you are getting the recommended amount of sleep each night, eating balanced meals, and staying hydrated. Also, limit distractions, such as your phone, to help your brain concentrate. Either use screen time limits or place your phone in a separate room altogether. A quiet organized environment will help you retain information better and make your study sessions more efficient. Active Recall According to tutor Prisha Shrivastava, “[a]ctive recall is a proven study technique where instead of passively repeating information, you stimulate your brain to actively retrieve the information you have just learned.” This process strengthens the neural pathways associated with memory, making it easier to recall that information later, especially during exams. Rather than just highlighting or rereading notes, active recall encourages you to quiz yourself, summarize concepts from memory, or use flashcards. Each time you pull information out of your brain, you reinforce your understanding and make the knowledge stick. There are multiple websites and apps that you can use to practice active recall. My personal favorite is Knowt, which is a free Quizlet alternative. On this site, you can create flashcards from PDF files, study guides, or access resources, such as flashcards, detailed notes, and practice questions, created by students who previously took your class. The best part is you do not have to pay a subscription fee! Spaced Repetition According to J.E. Choi, Spaced repetition works by reviewing material over increasing intervals of time. You might go over a topic right after learning it, then revisit it a few hours later, again after a few days, and then once more after a few weeks. This technique helps reinforce what you have learned and reduces forgetting by strengthening your memory each time you recall the information. Knowt provides a flashcard study mode that uses spaced repetition, and it allows for full customization. You begin by selecting the date of your upcoming test or exam, then choose how frequently you would like to review different types of questions. For example, you can schedule your most difficult questions to appear every day, while those you consistently answer correctly can appear every four days. Once everything is set, simply review the material at recommended intervals, and you will find yourself recalling definitions and key concepts more easily. Teach What You Learn One of the most powerful ways to truly understand and retain information is to teach it to someone else. Explaining a concept in your own words forces you to process it deeply, identify gaps in your understanding, and strengthen your memory. According to Michael Simmons, "Without some form of active processing, like teaching, almost everything we read is lost within weeks." Teaching turns passive knowledge into active recall, whether you are helping a classmate, speaking aloud to yourself, or writing down an explanation. If you struggle to explain something clearly, it is a sign that you need to revisit and review that material. The more clearly and simply you can teach a topic, the better you understand it. Conclusion Good luck with your finals! Apply these techniques—make a plan, use active recall, space out your studying, and teach what you learn—and you will set yourself up for success. You have worked hard all year, and now is the time to study with intention and confidence. Sources: https://lsc.cornell.edu/guidelines-for-creating-a-study-schedule-2/ https://upchieve.org/blog/active-recall-studying-methods https://upchieve.org/blog/spaced-repetition https://medium.com/accelerated-intelligence/explanation-effect-why-you-should-always-teach-what-you-learn-9800983a0ea1 BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Feature Back to Sections Interview with Mr. Lodato: Featured New Faculty Member Rehmat Kaur Volume 4 Issue 2 January 16, 2024 Image provided by Rehmat Kaur I had the privilege of interviewing Mr. Lodato, the new Special Education teacher, and learning more about his journey that led him to being a teacher here at North. Before he started teaching, he coached baseball for around 8 or 9 years. He worked with a teacher and recognized many similarities between coaching baseball between 13 and 18 and teaching. He felt strong at communicating, teaching, and being hands-on with his players, and after discussing with his coach, he stated, "I decided to go into teaching, and I'm very lucky that I did!” Mr. Lodato played college baseball for a short time, but he wanted to complete his studies first. Following that, he opted to pursue an undergraduate degree in Communications with a minor in English at SUNY Farmingdale. It started with Liberal Arts, then moved on to Communications and a lot of public speaking. After finishing his Bachelor's degree, he leaned toward Journalism and English. After deciding what he wanted to do, he went to Molloy University for a dual master's degree in English and Special Education. Mr. Lodato only heard positive things about North from Mr. Pandolfi, and he felt fortunate that his résumé was accepted and handed to Mrs. Vickse, who ended up interviewing him. " Here we are, and this place is great, I love it! " Mr. Lodato added. Currently he co-teaches two IST classes with special education students. He has a 10th grade IST class (Earth Science with Mr. Roveto) and an 11th grade IST class (English with Ms. Belbol) for individual skill development. He also finished his first season coaching Junior High Football in fall, coaches Varsity Girls Basketball in winter and will jump on board with Mr. Sanfilippo and Mr. Casella for Varsity Baseball Team in spring. What do you love most about teaching? “The connections that you make with the students. Everyone remembers, at least for me when I was in high school. You remember the teachers that you really liked or really did not have good experiences with, and I always try to remind myself of that and go on the side of being the one that kids do remember in a good way. It is important, especially in the age group of 14 to 18 the high school age when lots is going on and you are trying to figure out what you want to do in life, so it is important to have an adult figure point you in the right direction.” What characteristics do students want their teachers to possess? “Kindness, lead with kindness. I'm a big believer in first impressions, so especially as a new teacher I don’t want to come in, not that I'm like this anyway, but you don't want to come in with the grumpy face or being angry. As a substitute, I learned fast, I was a substitute teacher for the last two years at Island trees at Levittown. If you walk in with a bad attitude, the kids feed off that. I think their day takes a hit if you walk in with a bad attitude. So, I think kindness and positivity goes a long way as a teacher.” How was your first day or week here at North? “It was cool, I mean it was different, being in a different area you always have to take some time to adjust a little bit but I'm lucky that I have a special ed department that's so welcoming. There's so many of us and everyone has been super welcoming and nice and upfront. It also helps that I coached football guys over the summer. There were summer clinics, I knew some people already before the first day of school, I knew Mr. Casella, Coach P, and a couple of other football guys and I also knew Mr. Pandolfi like I said. Knowing people in the building, instead of just walking into a place without knowing anybody definitely helps.” His advice to cope with stress and to motivate students is to look at the bigger picture. It is easier to take steps little by little instead of having negative thoughts. “I try to motivate them to finish the task at hand, instead of just looking at the grand scheme of things” Mr. Lodato adds. Mr. Lodato shared this beautiful quote: “ Show me your friends and I’ll show you what kind of person you are” Mr. Lodato’s dad has told him since middle school, and it really resonated with him. He states that it is important to surround yourself with good people doing the right thing and are on the path of having a good life. Some fun facts about Mr. Lodato are that he enjoys sushi and that The Great Gatsby is his favorite novel. He read it in high school, and it is the book that stayed with him the most. Fall is his favorite season because “ football is on, it's hoodie season, and I associate fall with peace and relaxation." He also enjoys watching hockey, playing baseball, and reading autobiographies. Mr. Lodato is an exceptional individual with a lot of enthusiasm, and we are extremely fortunate to have him as a teacher here at North. BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Polaris Back to Sections Forward By Varshanie Naitram Volume 1 Issue 4 January 20, 2021 Image provided by LorenZemlika 2021 came without warning, Time moves faster than it did before. The year ends and I barely get a thought in. Where will I be in 20 years? What does the future have in store for me? Who will I become? Is it my choice to decide my future? Or could it be my fate or destiny? 18 is the age I turn, But I'm still a child. Growing up happened kind of fast. I wonder how the world will change. Will I have kids? Will I be lonely? Who could I have lost? Should I be thinking about this? I guess I'll just have to wait and see. - Varshanie Naitram BACK TO TOP

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Back to Articles Polaris Back to Sections Who Do We Belong Madisen Dubose Volume 4 Issue 3 March 13, 2024 Image Provided by love our age “I am you; you are me. We are one. We have existed here for as long as we can remember. Do not forget what is given.” A voice echoed out into the darkness. It was cold and unfamiliar, yet warm... What was given? I didn’t know. I was floating, like a dream. Who... Am I? What are we? A question left unasked as eyes hazily open to a sea of black nothingness. This place was void of life. My body was heavy yet consciously, I was light like a feather. It didn’t make sense but was perfectly articulate. This is the birthplace ... I’m not sure how I knew, but the thoughts flooded in with profound knowledge I’ve never known of but lived all the same. The accident, on that day... I remember it. What made me, me. It was only bits and pieces, but... As my body’s matter soon began to materialize in this dark realm, I could understand my form again. It was all wrong. My arms stretched harshly with a crackle from my stressed bones, knees that can barely hold themselves up buckling in, long beast-like claws attached to my now ugly form. I tried to look at my face, but it was no longer there. The only thing to stare back were the large razor-sharp teeth that jutted from the deep void I now call a face. A true and pure monster I’ve become. All I could do was tear at my empty sockets, my sunken nose, my bladed teeth in rage and fear. For I've seen what I truly am now. No longer human. BACK TO TOP

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Back to Articles Polaris Back to Sections Karma Nathaly Zavala Volume 6 Issue 3 June 8, 2026 Image Provided by Unsplash When love is unrequired, the pain it brings The heartache, the longing, the shattered wings But karma waits in the shadows, patient and sly Seeking justice for the tears we cry A love that blooms but cannot be A flame that burns for all to see The heart aches with longing and desire, But fate’s cruel hand conspiring between liars In the game of love, karma plays its role, With twist and turns, it grips into a storm of love A love that’s forbidden, a love that competes Karma and revenge make their own deals A love that’s pure, get faced with defeat The fickle hand of fate, it weaves its threats Guiding in a different wave, love and revenge will reset its game Impossible love tangled and torn, in the dance of fate, we are sworn Betrayal, deceit, revenge takes its fates Like a new game The past comes back, the truth unfolds In the echoes of a love gone wrong, karma dances to its own song during the storm BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Feature Back to Sections An Interview With Ms. Sarmiento By Elyas Layachi Volume 3 Issue 2 December 23, 2022 Image provided by Elyas Layachi *Message Elyas for text * BACK TO TOP