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The Pearson Buzz is an online student newspaper centering on life and school activities. The Writing 12 class of 2008-2009, a multi-cultural group of adult students attending Pearson Adult Learning Centre, publish the paper during the regular school year.

 

Visiting Laoshan Mountain
by Hongxin; May 18, 2009
Hongxin tells an engrossing tale of climbing Laoshan Mountain and visiting its Taoism Abbey.  Read the story

 

A Pleasant Teacher: Paul
by Kamaljeet; April 27, 2009
Kamaljeet introduces us to Paul, a teacher working in our evening program.  Read the story

 

Lies that Can't be Proven
by Makassia; April 20, 2009
A lie gets a young woman into big trouble!  Read the story

 

The Newly-Rich Mushroom
by Beatrice; April 20, 2009
A trip to the "antique" market doesn't quite turn out as planned!  Read the story
 

Not the Biggest Rain Ever
by Frank; April 20, 2009
 But big enough to cause a lot of trouble!  Read the story
 

Old Hometown - Manila
by Marc; April 12, 2009
 Marc writes about a joyous childhood in Manila and then updates us on the devastating changes to his home town.  Read the story

 

Keep Away from the Crow
by Hongxin; April 12, 2009
 Hongxin explains Chinese beliefs and idioms related to the crow.  Read the story


More than Enough
by Kamaljeet; April 12, 2009
Kamaljeet relates the tale of an over-talkative customer.  Read the story

 

 

Old Hometown - Shanghai
by Eve; April 5, 2009
 Eve recalls her early years in old Shanghai, before it grew into the city it is today.  Read the story

 

A Walking Joke
by Zarghoona; April 5, 2009
 Zarghoona writes about the importance of understanding idiom, and the bad results if you don't!  Read the story


Anberlin: Meaningful Music
by Chris; April 5, 2009
Chris introduces us to a favourite band.  Read the story

 

Choosing Love Over Death
by Makassia; March 30, 2009
 Want to read something romantic and scary at the same time? Read the story

 

War; The Answer to a Global Crisis?
by Marc; March 30, 2009
 In Marc's story, a crazy old man rants about war. Should we believe him? Read the story



The Cubic Life
by Beatrice; March 21, 2009
Beatrice's piece chronicles the life of Lily, a rebellious girl growing up in China, who later emigrates to Canada.  Read the story

 

"Addicted" to Oil? Let's Be Realistic
by Eve; March 9, 2009
 Eve writes an impassioned response to her teacher's essay on his addiction to oil.  Read the story
 

The Value of Regular Writing Practice
by Brad; March 1, 2009
 Brad writes on how he helps his students to become better writers.  Read the story


Raising the Driving Age
by Makassia; February 1, 2009
 Makassia presents a strong argument for raising the legal driving age.  Read the story
 

A Film with Impact: No Man's Land
by Phoebe; January 12, 2009
 Phoebe gives an account of the connection between the film and her real-life experience in Eastern Europe.  Read the story

 

The Impending Danger that Awaits Us
by Genel; December 16, 2008
 Genel's essay was chosen because it is persuasive and has lots of scientific details and evidence that are supportive and provable.  Read the story

 

Modern Women's Unhealthy Beauty
by Andrea; December 7, 2008
 Andrea's essay takes a new look at women’s beauty issues. The essay is well-organized, clear in language, and full of scientific and supportive evidence.  Read the story

 

 

 

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