We welcome November with a gentle breeze, slightly cooler than summer. The pressure of college admissions becomes lighter too, and we can handle ourselves with more ease —navigating through life with a sense of hope. Suddenly, a strong gust of wind overpowers the sails, and our boat broaches, losing steering control. That’s when we surrender. Surrender does not mean resignation. With a transcendental perspective, surrender means trust. We learn to trust our instincts, our people. We learn to...

Last year, election year, AP Language students democratically decided to debate over whether Puerto Rico should become the 51st state. This year, after the assassination of Charlie Kirk during a debate titled “Prove Me Wrong,” students decided to debate over gun control laws.

“The Beasts of England” This was the name of our group chat in WhatsApp, which was used for effective communication during the tour. The...