Author: tvkhoi
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Vinland Saga and the redefinition of the word “love”
Context: I just finished writing my TOK essay so I can sometimes say some things that are rather too philisophical in a way… But HEY! It’s really good! I started watching Vinland Saga during my trip to Japan. It was a quiet night, the neon lights from the streets below flickering against my hotel window,…
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Kendrick Lamar’s The Heart Pt. 6 and the Kaizen Philosophy: Lessons in Progress and Humility
There’s a specific kind of chaos that comes with being an IB student. The deadlines, the group projects, the endless essays—it’s this grind that makes you feel like you’re running a marathon while juggling flaming batons. Some days, I’m up for the challenge. Most days, though, I’m just trying not to drop everything. November 23rd…
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Liverpool’s 4-0 Victory Over Accrington Stanley: Tactical Brilliance and Player Highlights
As a Liverpool fan, there’s always a special thrill in seeing the team play, even when the opponent is an underdog like Accrington Stanley. This FA Cup third-round match was no exception, offering a mix of tactical clarity, individual flair, and a few points of contention worth discussing. While the 4-0 scoreline suggests a comfortable…
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Dream: First Big Crashout of 2025
Dream, the Minecraft mogul whose name once felt synonymous with unshakable internet dominance, seems to have finally hit his first big survival-mode crash of 2025. After years of building an empire atop the pixelated blocks of Dream SMP, Dream’s recent behavior has earned him a not-so-prestigious spot in the hall of “What Were You Thinking?”…
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“I Might Swerve Bend That Corner WOAH”: A Wabi-Sabi Approach to LiAngelo Ball’s Wisdom
Peak lyricism at its best, I welcome you all to LiAngelo Ball himself. There’s something deliciously imperfect about LiAngelo Ball’s lyric, “I might swerve bend that corner.” It’s not polished. It doesn’t try too hard. It just is—much like life itself. And maybe that’s why it stuck with me. The words feel like the verbal…
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Explaining what happened during the OnlyPhysics Saigon Workshop in detail but I’m George Monbiot
Ah, the life of a physics evangelist in Saigon—where the humidity frizzes your hair and the traffic tests your mortality. Yet, armed with a passion for Newton’s laws and a penchant for the dramatic, I embarked on a mission to enlighten young minds through the OnlyPhysics Saigon workshops. Our ragtag ensemble, the Only Physics Saigon…
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Disappointment at Anfield: The 7-0 Dream and Its Cons
When the 7-0 drubbing of Manchester United at Anfield last March became a reality, it wasn’t just a victory—it was a fantasy come true. For Liverpool fans, it wasn’t merely three points; it was the embodiment of their expectations, the full display of the power and potential that Klopp’s side had built over years of…
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OnlyPhysics Saigon: Another proud project!
Let me tell you a story. It’s about six nonchalant high schoolers, some cardboard, some spoons, physics, and zero chill. They called themselves OnlyPhysics Saigon, and their mission was as ambitious as it was unorthodox: to show that physics is not only not boring, but it is actually quite the opposite – it is thrilling.…
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The Dark Side of SoCal TikTok: How to Send Asians Back to Square One.
If you’ve spent any time scrolling through TikTok, you’ve probably stumbled across the highly curated, glittering world of Southern California’s Asian scene — the infamous ABGs (Asian Baby Girls), college TikTokers, and lifestyle influencers. The bright makeup, the “cool” persona, the perfectly posed group shots. Ahh also don’t forget Boba drinks as identity markers, baggy…
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A2C: The Problem with Contemporary US College Applications and Chasing a Ghost
As I sit here drafting yet another college essay, the pressure feels suffocating. I scroll through r/ApplyingToCollege (A2C) for guidance, hoping to find some reassurance or clarity, but instead, I feel an unsettling knot in my stomach. The subreddit, which started as a space to help students like me navigate the convoluted college admissions process,…