Another summer has passed and now school is starting again. This gives us a chance to look at things in a new way and begin anew. That is why this issue’s theme is “Teachable Moments.”

By Allison Stein, Assistant Editor and Poetry Editor

Take a bite.
Crunch through the bright red skin
And devour the tasty afternoon snack
Of an apple in summertime.

By Lola Ashinger, age 13, Cincinnati, OH

“What’s going on?” I said fearfully. In the frigid December morning, brittle-cold snowflakes reached my weary eyes. The snow glistened as the sun’s rays catch its glare.

By Ryan Traynor, Editor-in-Chief

Although we had taken a summer trip out of the country, my parents wanted to revisit Hawaii before the end of the summer. Who was I to argue? I had been to Hawaii several times before and so I thought I knew exactly what it would be like.

By Sarina Patel, Comic Hub Co-Editor and Jr. Assistant Editor

Two months ago, I had the privilege of attending Miami’s very own Florida Supercon 2016! Throughout the exciting and eventful day, I logged the activities I participated in, the stores I shopped at, and recorded the panels I went to.