Top 10 Articles from the Blue Street Journal
Reliving the Highlights of a Historic Year at the Shore Weekly Record.
T. W. Marshall
AS THIS IS THE LAST EDITION OF THE BLUE STREET JOURNAL, and for the senior committee, the last time we get the chance to write for the Shore Weekly Record, I have decided to celebrate the work that has been put in this year by ranking what have been my Top 10 favourite articles of the year. That being said, there are many amazing articles that I couldn’t fit into this one list, all of which can be found in the publications tab on lampada, where all past Shore Weekly Records can be viewed.
10. “World Champions” by R. O. Adams
This article detailed Australia’s miraculous victory in the T20 Cricket World Cup, led by our unlikely hero, Mitch Marsh. An honourable mention goes to F. E. Chakarabati for a similar article explaining everything that you needed to know heading into the tournament. These articles combined nicely to build the hype around the tournament as well as providing some extra insights and predictions.
9. “The Coolest Science” by W. J. Defina
What is the coolest science? Chemistry? Physics? Biology? Wrong! It’s ice cream. W. J. Defina’s article subverted all expectations in the title with a comedic and insightful article on ice cream and a ‘cool’ pun to top it all off.
8. “The Infamous Jarvo69” by N. A. W. Davis
Jarvo69 is an inspiration to many, making it to the highest level of competition in multiple disciplines. He ran out for the Indian test team, played in the NFL, competed in international rugby for both New Zealand and Japan and even tried his hand at diving. The only issue? He was never meant to be there!
7. “The First Dance” by J. L. Hopkins and R. Wong
Much like the famous Netflix documentary, The Last Dance, this article details the story of who many consider the GOATS of basketball: the Shore 10th’s social basketball team. From humble upbringings, these twelve “ballers”from all different walks of life united under one common love: basketball.
6. “The Shore Flu” by T. W. Marshall
I don’t want to toot my own horn, but this article was my favourite to write and the one I am most proud of this year. As the flu swept through the school, students dropping left and right, I attempted to get to the bottom of the cause of the dangerous new virus.
5. The Dying Ocean series by T. C. Brandon-Cooper
This three part series of articles by the Secretary himself discuss various issues regarding our oceans, specifically due to ocean acidification. There is no person alive who loves their Geography more than Toby Brandon-Cooper, and this fine characteristic shone through in this article, filled with love and passion, providing a much needed insight into our oceans.
4. “Death By Democracy” by M. R. Taulawakeiaho
My favourite article by our editor in charge, “Death By Democracy” follows Greta Thunberg’s latest push for climate action and challenges the Government’s “Blah blah blah”. M. R. Taulawakeiaho also addressed a need for change within our parliamentary system and explored the potential for independents to address our climate change problems.
3. “A Much Needed Change to the School Bell” by B. C. Utteridge
Do you ever get a bit bored of the school bell? Well B. C. Utteridge has the solution: replace all the bells with Kanye songs. He matched the different vibes of songs to capture the mood of what is happening within the school at that time of day, which, if made official, would no doubt be an improvement over the current bell.
2. “Why the Cello is the Greatest Instrument” by W. H. Wulff
Where do you find a detailed and insightful explanation of both the history of the cello, how it works, and why it is the GOAT of instruments? Right here! Also, did you know that cellos are very expensive? I do now and so can you.
1. “Deja Vu All Over Again” by J. P. de Kock
Another term of school, another Shore Weekly Record, another Top 10 list…I feel like this has happened before. The experience of Deja Vu in all its different forms were dissected in this article. An interesting topic that we can all relate to with great execution. Have you reread it already? Or was it Deja Vu? In any case, it’s worth a revisit.