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A Short History of the Game Boy by Schamil Saeed, 11

by Stone Soup Editors

Published April 14, 2024

Over the years, there have been many attempts to capture the thrill of console games in a smaller, handheld package, but none have been as prolific as Nintendo’s Game Boy. But how, and why, did...

The Story of Marvel by Schamil Saeed, 11

by Stone Soup Editors

Published March 29, 2024

An Essay On Outrage By Schamil Saeed, 11

by Stone Soup Editors

Published February 19, 2024

Have you ever heard your parents say, “Back in my day, life was so much more difficult. Kids these days are so spoiled”? You would be surprised to know that they were the spoiled hipsters...

The Devaluation of the Teen by Schamil Saeed, 11

by Stone Soup Editors

Published February 4, 2024

The Meaning of Boycott: it may surprise you!

by Sydney Kesselheim

Published December 21, 2023

According to the Oxford dictionary, boycott means to “withdraw from commercial or social started relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest.” There is a long history related to the term,...

A Very Special Beach

by Sydney Kesselheim

Published October 29, 2023

Like all other beaches, Omaha Beach had sand, rocks, and water. But this beach was different. This one had a history. Last summer I went to Paris, France for a seven-day trip with my whole...

The Satanic Pact that Kickstarted World War II

by Anirudh Parthasarathy

Published June 15, 2022

How close was the world to being a Fascist-Leninist dystopia if a joint alliance of Hitler, Stalin, and Hideki Tōjō had won World War II? This could have been a consequence if it weren’t for...

Freedom of Speech Series: Public Schools

by Anirudh Parthasarathy

Published May 18, 2022

In 1966, in a packed hearing in Delano, California, then New York Senator, Robert F Kennedy, was arguing with the county sheriff, LeRoy Gaylen. LeRoy had arrested union organizers who had committed no crime, claiming...

Why Bobby Kennedy Is Inspirational

by Anirudh Parthasarathy

Published July 26, 2021

“Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other...

Socialism Reexplained: Age of Reason to Cold War

by Anirudh Parthasarathy

Published July 8, 2021

A Short History of the Game Boy by Schamil Saeed, 11

Post Published April 14, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

Over the years, there have been many attempts to capture the thrill of console games in a smaller, handheld package, but none have been as prolific as Nintendo’s Game Boy. But how, and why, did this asymmetrical gray brick become so popular? To find out, we have to journey to Kyoto, Nintendo’s headquarters, in the year 1989.

The Story of Marvel by Schamil Saeed, 11

Post Published March 29, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

Superheroes, from Ancient Greece to Norse mythology, man has always been fascinated by the allure of beings possessing powers beyond human imagination. Something about gods and demigods brings awe, hope, and envy to our imagination. You may have heard of Spider-Man, The Hulk, Thor, etc. But did you ever hear about the Sub Mariner, or Street Poet Ray?

An Essay On Outrage By Schamil Saeed, 11

Post Published February 19, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

Have you ever heard your parents say, “Back in my day, life was so much more difficult. Kids these days are so spoiled”? You would be surprised to know that they were the spoiled hipsters of yesteryear. As long as there have been Homo sapiens, there has been a generation gap and elders frowning upon it.

The Devaluation of the Teen by Schamil Saeed, 11

Post Published February 4, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

Adolescence, the critical time in the life of any person when they transition to adulthood. The rite of passage in many cultures. Nowadays, the perception of teens brings images of a spoiled, coddled generation, glued to their screens. Perhaps our society puts little value in giving the youth responsibility, but rather wants to protect these formative years.

The Meaning of Boycott: it may surprise you!

Post Published December 21, 2023 by Sydney Kesselheim

A Very Special Beach

Post Published October 29, 2023 by Sydney Kesselheim

Like all other beaches, Omaha Beach had sand, rocks, and water. But this beach was different. This one had a history. Last summer I went to Paris, France for a seven-day trip with my whole family, and we experienced all of the traditional tourist sites of Paris.

The Satanic Pact that Kickstarted World War II

Post Published June 15, 2022 by Anirudh Parthasarathy

How close was the world to being a Fascist-Leninist dystopia if a joint alliance of Hitler, Stalin, and Hideki Tōjō had won World War II? This could have been a consequence if it weren’t for a series of blunders made by Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan, including one by Adolf Hitler, when he turned one of his most powerful allies into one of his most fateful enemies.

Freedom of Speech Series: Public Schools

Post Published May 18, 2022 by Anirudh Parthasarathy

Why Bobby Kennedy Is Inspirational

Post Published July 26, 2021 by Anirudh Parthasarathy

“Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring, those ripples build a current which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.” – Robert F.

Socialism Reexplained: Age of Reason to Cold War

Post Published July 8, 2021 by Anirudh Parthasarathy

Socialism Reexplained: Age of Reason to Cold War Anirudh Parthasarathy, 13 History of Socialism In order to understand socialism as a whole, we have to understand how nineteenth century capitalism worked, the critiques of uncontrolled capitalism, and the reasoning behind the call for a more equitable economic system that eventually led to the birth of both socialism and communism.

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