AMAarush Mishra

1. Article · Sep 8, 2026 · By Aarush Mishra

   Aarush Mishra: Back to school — more than just the first bell (opens the original)

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   There is something strange about the first day of school after summer break. For almost three months, alarms have been optional, backpacks sat untouched, and the idea of waking up early felt far away. Then, almost overnight, everything changes. Stores fill with notebooks, pencils, folders, and backpacks. Parents start checking school supply lists. Students start thinking about schedules, teachers, and who they will have lunch with. The same people who spent June saying they were already bored so

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2. Article · Aug 4, 2026 · By Aarush Mishra

   Aarush Mishra: The beautiful chaos of graduation parties (opens the original)

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   From the outside, a high school graduation party seems pretty simple. Put up a few decorations, order some food, invite people over, and celebrate. In reality, it can feel like planning a small wedding in your garage. Families spend weeks cleaning, moving boxes, setting up tables, printing pictures and checking the weather forecast every few hours. Suddenly, folding chairs become extremely important. A garage that normally holds bikes, tools, and random storage bins is transformed into a party s

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