Editor’s Note:
By Anahita Singh

Greetings, dear readers!

Welcome to a very special edition of the Bridge. You see, this is an edition like no other, for this entire edition was made completely virtually! That’s right- the Editorial Board met through Meet, compiled the magazine through Google Docs, and is now presenting it to you online as well. This, dear reader, is our way of exemplifying a very important point- nothing is impossible in today’s world. Through the wonders of technology and 5G Internet, we can accomplish anything- this includes, but is not limited to, surviving this pandemic. Yes, this disease is strong, but it can never rival the sheer strength of the human spirit. We are thus bringing you this edition to both remind you of this inherent strength, and to show you that the people you love are never too far away. Remember, we are all in this together.

I also want to take a moment to talk about the theme of this edition- 2020. 2020-such a nice, round figure, isn’t it? Almost auspicious! And yes, the irony of that statement is not lost on me. But, here’s how I see it- 2020 has two pairs of repeating numbers, right? Well, maybe these numbers represent the two sides of life, and how the good must always go with the bad. Take the coronavirus, for example- on one hand, we have this debilitating disease on our hands, one that is wreaking the human world, while on the other hand, it is very Disease that is helping restore the world too- we are finally becoming empathetic towards the environment, are mending bonds we had torn long ago, and are finally learning the art of peace. Like a true Pandora’s box (or pithos, for all the purists out there), the Coronavirus has brought with it great tragedy-but also things to be thankful about. Look, I know that it is difficult to keep your spirits up during this time, but I implore you to look at the positives too- that’s all that any of us can do at this time.

And, how could I end this without mentioning the impending IGCSE results? At the time of writing we are 3 days away from D(Dreaded)-Day, (oh my god, just 3?) and I too am experiencing that anxiety is very commonplace in a student’s heart. I will thus not give you a hypocritical speech about how this is not a big deal (because I know it is difficult to believe that it isn’t). Instead, I just want to remind all the students out there that you are not alone- I feel your worry, and so do the others. This, like all other days, will also pass. Just remain sure of your abilities, and we’ll hopefully get through this day together.

Stay at home, Stay safe, and, as always, Live Long And Prosper!

-Anahita Singh
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