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Affordable Stardom: A 34-Year-Old Shaking NYC
Opinion Piece This article reflects the author’s personal views and interpretations and does not necessarily represent the views of the school or its affiliates A Historic Swearing-In With people chanting his name, one hand resting on a 200-year-old Qur’an and another held by his grandfather, Zohran Kwame Mamdani raised his other hand in the air as he was sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor at the age of just 34, as the clock struck midnight on January 1, 2026.¹ Behind ev


Coupe Romande Finals - 2025
Following their trip to Brussels, the Senior Boys football team shortly faced their biggest game of the year. For the first time in the school's history, they were in the Coupe Romande final, to be played against Le Rosey on their home turf. Canton Vaud isn’t a far journey for the Nation's boys, but the effect of playing away was constantly on their minds. The game started like a dream, scoring a quick goal within the first minute of play, closely followed by a second, the Na


Football Boys Coupe Romande Results!!
Boys Round of 16 (7/10/2025): The 25/26 school year came with this season's “Coupe Romande”. The nation's Senior boys started their campaign at Stade Blanché in a “Derby du Lac” against the International School of Lausanne. On paper, all was to play for as the two teams' levels met at an equilibrium; however, the game played out against its assumed outcome. With Nations taking an early 2-0 lead, a slight loss in concentration led IIL to bring the score to 2-2. However, IIL's


Mince Meat
(CW mentions of suicide, murder, war, loss of loved ones) It was a dark and stormy night. Captain Phoebus paced in his cabin. He wondered...
Jun 3, 20253 min read
To the one who dives
I see you. Your eyes, They’re dark, Must have lost their light down here— The sun doesn’t reach these parts. You came here to hide, I...
May 15, 20252 min read
Beneath the singing tides
In the depths of the long-dead ocean’s floor, A siren dreamed of something more Her sisters sang with wicked grace To draw them in -...
May 15, 20251 min read
Loneliness
Prologue In the beginning there was only the sea. We were all her people then. In the beginning the sky was all that was. And we were...
May 15, 202514 min read
It's NOT Cool
This poem was for the previous writing competition, but although it did not win, the Nations Voice Editors thought it was worth publishing.
Mar 28, 20253 min read
How do you see me?
Do you see through me— into my shattered soul, splintered like glass? Like I do, every moment in the mirror. I see the evil inside me,...
Mar 18, 20252 min read


Writing Competition - Holiday Horror Stories!
The Nations Voice New Year writing competition is underway!! What we want: An original horror story (under 1200 words) based around the...
Nov 26, 20241 min read
Oh Crumbs!
Oh so tempting. Oh too tempting. The muffin was alluringly serene, surrounded by the crumbs of its dead counterparts. Its golden brown...
Apr 20, 20243 min read
Dueling Dualities
“Don’t do it!” Ugh, that blasted angel on my shoulder again. Temptation is gnawing at my mind more intensely than ever, and my little imp...
Apr 20, 20245 min read
Trust to Triumph
When the mind is in fear, And is hounded by evil. When your heart is pierced By the brutal hooves of the devil. When you are shattered,...
Apr 19, 20241 min read


Women’s (Unrealistic) Beauty Standards
“Ugh, I am so faaaat!,” my sister said, that irksome glottal fry resonating strongly in her voice. My sister is the reason why I can no...
Feb 27, 20245 min read


Writing Competition - Good vs Evil
The Nations Voice February to March writing competition is underway! The theme for this is Good vs Evil, the deadline for submission is...
Feb 17, 20241 min read
Unexpected Ways
With empty pockets and a longing in his heart, he can't help but wonder if there's something more to life than the constant cycle of...
Feb 17, 20245 min read


Take a look at the Short Stories Page!
For all the avid writers and readers of the school there is a new Short Stories Page!
Feb 17, 20241 min read
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