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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
1. DO YOU KNOW ENIOLA
2. IN MY HOMELAND
3. CARDIN 7
4. THE WHISTLER
5. POETRY
6. POETRY
7. DEAR AUDIOPHILES
8. PHOTO GALLERY
DEAR READER,
I WELCOME YOU BACK TO THIS WONDERFUL TERM
AND I HOPE YOU HAD
A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY. THIS WEEK’S LETTER IS
PACKED WITH EXCITING
ARTICLES TO ENTERTAIN YOUR MIND. FROM DEAR
AUDIOPHILES FOR THE
MUSIC LOVERS TO THE WHISTLER FOR THE NOBEL-
MINDED.
FOR THOSE CRAVING A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE, THE
STORIES WE BRING,
HAVE THE POWER TO BRING YOUR IMAGINATIONS
TO LIFE. WE,
THEREFORE, PRESENT TO YOU, PREMIUM CONTENT
TO MAKE YOUR WEEK MAGICAL.
THE EDITOR
DO YOU KNOW ENIOLA
Most things people don’t know about me?
I aspire to be a world-class author and author and actress. I was also previously a of S.AF.E
Ville, an
organization to increase youth awareness.
As a hobby, I read news reports for the a forementioned group. My Father has been
interviewed on
national television (Channels news) and I hope to achieve the same recognition.
Describe your self in a few words:
Although I’m mostly an introvert , I love going out into the open and discovering new
things. I love all
subjects(except math) and have a track record of sociability and amicable nature. All my
friend are my
best friends and they can trust I have their back.
What I want people to know about me:
Since 2019 I have been writing stories. And in June 2020 I was nominated and given a
consolation prize
at the award ceremony of the Down project essay competition, Freedom park. Since
then, I have
entered the Down project competition twice, and I am a solid supporter of the
Organization. In 2021 a
poem of mine, titled the good Samaritan, was featured among others in an international
magazine. I am
currently working on a new book, but I continue to write short stories and poems for the
purpose of
entertainment.
IN MY
HOMELAND
BY BELLA
In my homeland, Edenia, my mother and I had a lot of
privileges being good friends with people
from the higher house most especially the queen and
her daughter, I was trained my whole life to be
the princess’s imperial guard one of many actually
we were all together called the Umgadi. I learnt
basic skills needed to protect princess Jade although
she seemed to be able to take good care of
herself. Edenia was known for its rich culture it was
also a country of war. Every once and then civil
wars would come up mostly because the rebels
doubted princess jade ability to rule properly so the
rebels would try to take over, but we always won in
the end.
Overtime, I actually started to feel like I had a higher
purpose in life. I was happy serving the country
but at times I just feel something or someone calling
me, telling me to stop wasting potential being a
lousy bodyguard. I don’t at all intend to steal the
throne, Jade is my best friend just something more. The day of the princess’s coronation, our
I served Edenia for five years and patiently waited neighbouring country, Nether realm once again
for Jade to become queen so I can be free of the attempted
burden others see as a blessing. to conquer our land once again, but this time with
At that time, I was having vague premonitions of more battle power. I led the army tirelessly we
some certain events like how the general was killed lost a lot of people like my best constable and
by rebels, the kidnap of many people from the lower sadly… my best friend. The loss was very tragic to
classes and the sudden pandemic of Tar kat it the
debilitates and kills the victims. I did start to think my queen my mother and me, she took care of me
calling was to be Edenia’s protector or despite me being older than her, she took care of
something like that but I was shunned by mother me
who gave me a long seminar about how I should
despite my rudeness and pride, she took care of
be grateful the queen was kind enough to give me the
me like I was her own sister. Jade’s death brought
chance to be part of the Umgadi, so I kept my
me depression but I got another vision of me
problems to myself.
sitting on the throne and fighting tirelessly in war. I
realized maybe I was actually mean to be queen I
had some doubts but comforted Jade’s mother.
A few months later, I was on the throne and was
the general at the same time. The princess’s spirit
guiding me through my journey.
CARDIN 7
As I let down my laptop, tight curly brown hair, my mind “yup. Thats me.” I smile casually. She doesn’t even
runs rapidly as I think about the decision I crack a smile. Instead, she frowns.
made, which makes me want to reconsider. I hardly brush “your file says that you are a…umm, legendary
it off my mind and open up my small mirror prankster and trouble maker. I hope you won’t be
to take off my sunglasses to reveal my pretty-but- causing any mischief here. There are some serious
intimidating stormy grey eyes. People say that when I punishments for those, cabin 7. Enjoy your stay.”
glare, I look like I’m devising a strategy to take my She says it so casually and it freaks me out when she
opponent down in a fight. “you okay back there, smiles, stretching her lips so wide . and it didn’t go
Artemis?” my dad asks me concerned. well with her calm brown eyes and long black hair tied
“I’m alright.” I answer, half-heartedly. up in a messy bun.
“you know, we could turn right now, if you just say the I didn’t know why, but after that smile, I instantly know
words. “mom says I’m not going to like her. I smile tightly back at
“no, we’re almost there. There’s no need.” I say almost her and make sure to exaggerate it so she knows I’m
immediately. being sarcastic.
“you are gonna love it at camp. I just know it.” Dad She scoffs,
chirped, enthusiastically. “NEXT!”
I didn’t even know what “camp” was like! At least, it was
better than staying with the Browns,
EVERYONE hates the Browns. After about thirty anxious
minutes, we finally got to “camp Lake waves”.
My parents dropped me off and as I walk to the register, my
mum caught my arm “be good, Artemis”
she says with a worried look on her face. “ I will, mom. I
promise “I reply, with all the determination I
had. Even though there was none. When my clingy parents
finally let me go, I was making my way to the
register and everyone there started staring at me. I’m not
sure if it was because of my boyish dressing or
my eyes. Nowadays, everyone expects every girl to wear
crop tops instead of baggy t-shirts and short
skirts instead of loose shorts. What doesn’t take to be a little
different? A lot of stares. Maybe everyone
wanted me to fully see the statue of a tall, fit and pretty-but-
intimidating girl. I walk forward to the
register and she asks “Artemis Cayman.”
THE WHISTLER
I want you all to know that I... your eyes, nose and ears
are back. And as
usual, I’m not empty handed and I have a story I can’t
wait to spill.
I find it sickening, the way the human mind works, as
when it wants.
something it searches deeply for it and fills the mind
with illusions...
The story I bring to you is about my little rose petal and
the “top boy”.
You all might recall the story of my little rose petal
which I failed to feed.
and water, resulting in its now ugly stem.
But have you heard of the fall of our very own “top
boy”? Like rose petals he
was also a thorn in my side but with less desirable
qualities. This flower's
love for fame and popularity caused the nectar to
attract flies instead of
bees to create an illusion of importance.
The spells and charms worked on all of us well, some
more than others. We
failed to realize we were being conned until later when
it became too late.
The spells and charms worked on all of us well, some more
than others. We
failed to realize we were being conned until later when it
became too late.
They say flowers smell lovely, but not this one. It's the type
where the smell.
entrances you at first, it pulls you in until the odor becomes
foul and
repulses you.
The flower told sweet lies as beautiful as the fake world it was
in and
managed to build a kingdom where it was proclaimed lord of
the flies.
However, the flower's presence started to irritate even the
flies themselves.
as they started to flee, one by one, for their lives, as they saw
it under a
different light. But alas, the flower kingdom began to crumble
as its
foundation was based on lies and deceit.
There’s a saying about desperate souls looking for each other
to find.
comfort. We never knew our flowers would find each other
this way. But this
flower got poked by the rose's thorns and all the flowers in
the garden.
heard.
poetry
SOMETIMES
From the context of LTSSOP
Sometimes I am happy sometimes, sad.
Sometimes I am angry sometimes calm.
Sometimes I can laugh, sometimes I can frown.
Sometimes I am annoying and
Sometimes I could be annoyed.
But sometimes I like and sometimes
I hate.
THE DREAM CATCHER
FROM A HURT
BUTTERFLY
Life makes horror
Horror is not within
I plead a feeling
to forget the misleading flees.
I hope I would one day discover,
the purpose of my solemn wings.
For now, that I have remembered,
I shall try to behold them.
Till never, remember,
Joy sunken dilemma.
Horrid is the word!
Horror is the movie.
The butterfly shall remember,
for the movie isn’t over just yet!
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poetry
NEVER
GIVE UP
Life may be tough
Things may get tough
There will be bad tough
Life may seem like a maze
But through it all
Always stand tall
Giving up is not an option
Never turn your back and run
Through good times and bad
Through happy times and sad
As long as you keep on moving
You will never stop growing
Stop worrying about what everyone else
is doing
Just keep your focus
On where you want to be going
Believe in moving forward
No matter how blow
Change takes a lot of time
Progress even more so
by Benedicta
CONCORD EYE
DEAR AUDIOPHILES
There is no way of beginning a new term, without trying
out.
new music and this week I welcome you into the world of
drill.
music. For those who would love to explore this genre
here are
a list of songs you should listen to:
“I Don’t Like” by Chief Keef ft. Lil Reese
It is easy to admire his slickness as he sings “I Don’t Like.”
with a confident cadence, which continues to serve as an
inspiration for many rappers today.
“I Don’t Like,” by Chief Keef featuring Lil Reese
In the span of two months, chief keef’s breakout song
containing a classically simple premise — naming shit he
disapproves of — grew to engulf hip-hop and pop culture.
with it.
“Welcome to the Party,” by Pop Smoke
drill beat he sourced online from producer 808Melo,
became the song of the summer three years ago. Multiple
remixes followed — its biggest new version featuring
Nicki Minaj — that broke Pop into the mainstream in
ways.
reminiscent of Chief Keef, making him the face of this
new
take on drill that was turning heads in Brooklyn, though
he
hadn’t originated it alone.
“My Everything (Part III),” by B-Lovee & G Herbo
“My Everything” did he firmly insert himself into the
same.
conversation as Pop Smoke, Fivio Foreign, and Sheff G.
The
sample-heavy track (built on the Mary J. Blige song
“Everything “) first went viral on TikTok as a leak; the
official version ushered the scene’s fascination with
samples, especially from ’90s R&B, into the forefront.
G A L L E R Y
