Skiing; Europe vs America
Europe: Europe is the home of skiing. The first ski factory was established in Norway in the early 19th Century, and the very word comes from the Norwegian word “skío”. Furthermore, Europe is houses 8 of the top…
The Rise of the Progressive Left
By Arya Khorshidi Since 2016, we have seen the birth of the “populist” right, manifested in Brexit and the character of Donald Trump. These political shifts have fundamentally transformed British and American politics, introducing economic protectionism and controversial…
School Lunch
By Jon Bautz Learning runs on lunch. At our age, a healthy, nutritious, filling and tasty lunch is vital to keeping us focused through periods 6, 7, and 8: countless studies have shown that food is the fuel…
A guide to studying overseas
By Arya Khorshidi So, you’ve been looking around to see where you want to go to university. You’ve been to Warwick, Oxford, even as far as Edinburgh, but you’re just not impressed. Your mind drifts to the sunny…
Study Spots in Guildford: Where Students Actually Get Work Done
By Piraveen Thayananthan Studying at home can sometimes be difficult for us at the RGS. There are always distractions, from phones to family, and it can be hard to focus. Many RGS students find it easier to work…
Five NBA Championship Contenders
The NBA is typically one of the least predictable sports leagues on the planet. Whereas, in other sports leagues, such as the Premier league, you can almost always predict which teams will do well, for example, the Premier…
Super Conductors: How Device Usage Could Potentially Change Forever
By Selvyn Skandakumar Using electronics these days can be quite arduous. You will find yourself enjoying using your surface until it heats like an oven to the point where it burns to the touch. This is due to…
Wonderful Wisconsin: The Beauty of Nature Over The World
By Sam Seddon Milwaukee Like many of America’s industrial towns, Milwaukee is steeped in it’s 19th Century heavy manufacturing. A large steel industry, naturally, leads to a rather jagged skyline. However, even in this industrial hub the beauty…
Peace Prize or Not? Judging Trump’s Impact on Global Conflicts
By Ed Mackinnon On the 10th of October, the 2025 winner of the Nobel peace prize was announced. It was awarded to María Corina Machado for her work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela and her struggle for a…
Bucket List Golf Courses
By Oliver Orthen 1. Oakmont Country Club (Pennsylvania, USA) – One of the most iconic and challenging golf courses in the world, Oakmont has hosted 10 U.S. Opens and is know as the toughest course in championship golf.…
A Brief Guide of Boston
By Sam Seddon Get a hearty Boston sandwich: Assuming you are not like me, and don’t crack your phone the day before going to Boston, then that probably doesn’t make your top five. But this should. The Italian…
The beauty of Model United Nations
By Leo Manolis Apart from the occasional shooting fixture, or weekend detention, on a normal Saturday, the RGS building is completely empty. But on the 15th of November, more than 300 students and teachers from 20 schools will…
The 1509 