By Aambar Agarwal and Divya Bhardwaj Mr. Habig is one of our favorite teachers at HB, so we decided to talk with him about the current state of society and HB.
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A Definitive Ranking of All the Harry Potter Books
by: Divya Bhardwaj Harry Potter is a beloved book series for millions of people around the world. That being said, some of the books are definitely better than others..Here’s a definitive ranking of all the Harry Potter books. 7. The Order of the Phoenix This one is long and depressing. Umbridge is the worst character…
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Baby Zonkey Born at a Kenyan National Park
by Divya Bhardwaj Last week, a baby zonkey was born at the Chyulu Hills National Park in Kenya. As the name would suggest, a zonkey is a rare zebra-donkey hybrid. According to the National Park, sometime last year, the mother zebra came across a local cattle herd and “obviously [became] acquainted with an amorous donkey.”…
Read MoreAll the Books We Have Read for English at HB, Ranked
By: Aambar Agarwal & Divya Bhardwaj We have read lots of books during our time at HB, and we enjoyed them all in their unique ways, but some were definitely better than others. Here’s all the books we have read, ranked first by Aambar and then by Divya. Aambar’s list: 1. The Gate to Women’s…
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Three Unexpected Things About Miami
By: Divya Bhardwaj When I headed to Miami over winter break, I thought I knew everything there was to know about the city. I’d never been there before, but I thought it was just a typical beach town. Little did I know that Miami would actually become one of the most interesting places I’ve ever…
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Underrated Travel Destination: Jordan
By: Divya Bhardwaj The Middle East often gets a bad reputation when it comes to travel. People characterize it as being unsafe and think it’s all just miserable desert. While there is some merit to these statements, Jordan is in fact an excellent travel destination. There is a lot of conflict in the area, but…
Read MoreAlbania: The Most Underrated Travel Destination
By: Divya Bhardwaj When you think of a nice European vacation, your mind probably goes to the French Riveira, or the Italian countryside, or the Swiss Alps. However, there is one destination that has all of the benefits of the more popular regions of Europe without the cost and crowds: Albania. This overlooked Balkan country…
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Seattle Travel Guide
By: Divya Bhardwaj Seattle is one of the most underrated cities in the US. Often overlooked for other cities on the West Coast, Seattle is one you don’t want to miss. Here are 3 things you definitely shouldn’t miss in Seattle. Pike Place Market This is a classic, but you can’t miss it. Most popular…
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Giraffes Are Now Endangered
by Divya Bhardwaj Giraffes: They hold a special place in all of our hearts. With their long necks, spots, and antenna-like horns, what’s not to love? Therefore, it’s understandable that people are so devastated to hear that giraffes have been added to the endangered list. These gentle giants moved from being a species of…
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Trophy Hunting in Africa: The Real Impact
by Divya Bhardwaj Trophy hunting is defined as the selective hunting of wild game for human recreation. Supporters of trophy hunting argue that when conducted legally, it actually raises money to protect the animals and their habitats. They are not wrong, since currently the leading source of funds for threatened animals in Africa is from…
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