The Troy Tribune
The Troy Tribune was created by Troy youth as an initiative to keep people entertained and engaged during the COVID-19 quarantine. Working together with Troy High Project LEAD, an amazing club dedicated to community service, we created this newsletter to contain the original, creative efforts of our community’s innovative youth. You can find a science article, history article, nature article, travel article, short stories, original artwork, a poem, riddles, and games to pass the time.
The editing team that works hard to make this newsletter great consists of the following people: Aileen Liu​, 12th grade; ​Helen Xiao, 11th Grade; Jasmine Wu​, College; Lily Wei, 11th Grade; Jiaying Zhou, 11th grade; Noyonima Masud, 11th grade; Niheera Aedla, 12th Grade; ​Om Khuperkar, 11th grade; Saakshi Sovani, 12th Grade. ​
Special thanks to all of the hardworking volunteers at Troy High Project LEAD and Ms. Morgan of Brookdale Senior Living for making this possible!
We put a lot of effort and heart into these newsletters in the hopes of creating an enriching, interesting publication, and we hope you enjoy every page! If you have any suggestions or questions feel free to contact us at troyyouthef@gmail.com!
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From new science discoveries to a travel guide to Cyprus, this week’s edition has it all! Make sure to take a look at the beautiful art works, entertaining games, and intriguing poems and stories. This is the last newsletter until the next school year (September 2021), so we hope you have enjoyed reading our newsletters. Until then, have a splendid summer :)
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What gets smaller as it gets higher? Well, read on to find out the answer! In this edition, you can read about a new discovery involving a pregnant mummy or learn about the tardigrade, a species that can live in space! Don’t forget to check out this edition’s acrostic poem as well.
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Snakes are fierce—yet stunning—perfectly portrayed in this week's art piece. This beautiful work was made using paint, markers, and even wood! Make sure to check out the science article to be updated on the ongoing Covid-19 crisis in Japan. Lastly, try your best to find the unique words in this edition’s word search!
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Discover what a mysterious Bronze Age grave contains, or how the archer fish uses "water bullets" to catch its prey. You can also take a vicarious tour through Aruba, check out a sketch inspired by the Renaissance painting Madonna della seggiola, or read a short story about a mulberry elephant!
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If you've heard about the Texas freezes recently, you might want to read an article on saving sea turtles, a species threatened by the freeze. You can also discover the history of potato chips, read about a boy hiking a mountain with his father, or check out a poem about curiosity!
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Happy Valentine's Day! Read all about newly discovered species, including green pit viper named after Harry Potter's Salazar Slytherin, beautiful landmarks in Paris, and a short story about nightingales in a snowstorm. Check out a romantic poem in theme with this holiday, or find out what has branches, but no fruits, trunk, or leaves!
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If you're an American history buff, you'll love this week's article on the less well-known Whig Party and what factors led to its downfall. Check out a beautiful, transluscent species of frog, find out why some flowers are flowers are blue in a short story, or read a poetic ode to masks!
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Bonjour! Read all about the City of Lights and its beautiful architecture or the mysterious death of the Chinese Emperor Huan. Check out a colorful zentangle by Clara called "A Colorful Universe," read a hopeful poem about the future, or find out what can fall off a building and live but dies when submerged in water!
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In this edition, read all about the history of man's best friend and how they became domesticated over time or search for the word "kitties" in the word search if you're more of a cat person. Now that the United States has rejoined The Paris Agreement, check out an Earth-themed painting!
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For today's dose of history, read all about the beginnings of philosophy in Greece and Italy, famous philosophers, and different schools of thought! You can also check out the beautiful city of Istanbul, marvel at "Mermaid Eyes", a sketch by Jiaying Zhou, or read a short story about talking cats and pelicans!
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Have you ever wondered what horrifying deep-sea creatures lurk beneath the surface of the ocean? In this edition, read about giant squids, mysterious "bloop"s, and mega sharks! For a more light-hearted read, check out Lily Wei's featured artwork about the sitcom Frasier, or sole a Sudoku puzzle!
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We hope everyone had a great holiday season! In this edition, learn all about how technology is being used to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, or different species of carnivorous plants. Check out some word art from Parks and Recreation, a short story about Witty Walter, or finish a Sudoku!
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Merry Christmas and happy holidays! The Troy Tribune team hopes that you had a safe, happy week and the opportunity to connect with friends and family! In this edition, marvel at colorful destinations in Cambodia, or marvel at a beautiful blue painting by Ashna. Read a short story about being a student today, or a festive poem about the holiday season!
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It's almost Christmas! As the giving holiday spirit fills the air, consider reading our article on the environment and how we can help protect it. If you're interested in history, you can also live vicariously through the Gold Rush or a fictional short story about a mysterious river. Crave coffee after checking out a cafe-themed word collage, and use that extra caffeine to find out what has hands but can't clap!
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Now that the first approved COVID vaccines are rolling out to the public, read up on Moderna and the results of its vaccine trial! Find out how kelp forests can help mitigate climate change, or discover local food and culture in Costa Rica! If you love short stories, follow the story of two best friends or read a poem about strength, especially now.
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Winter's here, and when there's silver-blue frost on the ground, nothing can be nice than looking at a painting of tulips! If you want to fully embrace the cold, you can read an article about expeditions to Antarctica in this newsletter, and if you're bored we have two new Sudoku puzzles!
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If you're interested in biology, we have an article on one of the most beautiful marine organisms - the Peacock mantis shrimp. If you're more interested in geography, our picture-filled travel section on Boston is like a short, vicarious vacation. Read short stories on running and Halloween, or find out what goes up when the rain comes down!
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If you're a STEM-enthusiast, you'll especially enjoy our article on CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing and the women behind it, and if you're a history buff we think you'll appreciate a great article on the War of 1812. Check out some robotic pencil art, or read a horror story about a man in the TV. Enjoy!
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If you want to learn this Halloween, you can read about the world's first room-temperature super conductors! If you want something a little less complicated, check out the anglerfish or the shell-pink city of Jaipur! Explore a creepy house inside a short story, or check out the riddles!
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Learn about a T-Rex fossil that was auctioned away for millions of dollars or study a fascinating ancient writing system called cuneiform. If you're in the mood for something more exciting, you can read a short story about an FBI agent or find out how the number four can be half of five in our riddles section!
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In this edition, read about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her inspiring career, and the implications of her death. A prominent political and socio-cultural figure, RBG has continued to inspire people after her death. You can also look at a beautiful painting of a new bride or puzzle over two Sudokus!
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Search for "balloonist" and "thingamajigs" in this week's wordsearch, and experience nostalgia when you look at an impressionist painting of Hogwarts castle. Recently, wildfires have devastated 8,600 acres of land in California - you can read more about a species of bird that thrives after wildfires as a bit of a silver lining. We all need a smile, especially now.
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Read about the lively Chatuchak Weekend Market and the Grand Palace of Bangkok, Thailand while reading a poem about the four seasons in a year and their unique attributes. If you have any siblings, the short story "Twin Flames" should resonate deeply and remind you of the unbreakable rapport of family.
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