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Shoplifting: Who Really Pays?
Shoplifting: Who Really Pays?
Your Brain’s Been Catfished: 10 Myths You Probably Still Believe
Your Brain’s Been Catfished: 10 Myths You Probably Still Believe
Why is the New York City Mayoral Election so Crazy?
Why is the New York City Mayoral Election so Crazy?
Nintendo Backlash After Switch 2 Pricing
Nintendo Backlash After Switch 2 Pricing
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Lady Rocks Basketball: Nassau County Semi-Finalists
Lady Rocks Basketball: Nassau County Semi-Finalists
Number 28 Inbound
Number 28 Inbound
The Yankees Are Back
The Yankees Are Back
Going the Distance: East Rockaway Cross Country
Going the Distance: East Rockaway Cross Country
Why You Should Play Lacrosse this Spring
Why You Should Play Lacrosse this Spring
Izzy's Guide to College Essays Part 2: Supplemental Essays
Izzy’s Guide to College Essays Part 2: Supplemental Essays
Senior Spotlight: Isabella DeCunzo
Senior Spotlight: Isabella DeCunzo
Izzy’s Amateur Guide To the College Application Process: College Essay Tips
Izzy’s Amateur Guide To the College Application Process: College Essay Tips
Healthy “Sweet-Treat” Recipes
Healthy “Sweet-Treat” Recipes
Studying Methods that Helped me go into Midterms Confidently
Studying Methods that Helped me go into Midterms Confidently
Why are Grown Men so Upset over Taylor Swift's Presence at the Super Bowl?
Why are Grown Men so Upset over Taylor Swift’s Presence at the Super Bowl?
Kanye West Tweets Again: Is This the End?
Kanye West Tweets Again: Is This the End?
Book Review: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Book Review: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Book Review: Renegades
Book Review: Renegades
Book Review: House of Salt and Sorrows
Book Review: House of Salt and Sorrows
Your Brain’s Been Catfished: 10 Myths You Probably Still Believe
Your Brain’s Been Catfished: 10 Myths You Probably Still Believe
Should Artificial Intelligence be Allowed in Classrooms?
Should Artificial Intelligence be Allowed in Classrooms?
The Problem with our Required Reading
The Problem with our Required Reading
Why are Grown Men so Upset over Taylor Swift's Presence at the Super Bowl?
Why are Grown Men so Upset over Taylor Swift’s Presence at the Super Bowl?
Stop Praising Billionaires: Elon Musk Doesn’t Care About You 
Stop Praising Billionaires: Elon Musk Doesn’t Care About You 
Poetry Corner: "Blue Eyes"
Poetry Corner: “Blue Eyes”
Poetry Corner: "A Longing for Summer"
Poetry Corner: “A Longing for Summer”
Poetry Corner: "The Storm"
Poetry Corner: “The Storm”
Poetry Corner: "A Different World"
Poetry Corner: “A Different World”
Poetry Corner: "The Beautiful Flowers"
Poetry Corner: “The Beautiful Flowers”

The East Rockaway Gull

The East Rockaway Gull

Keira Burress, Student Writer

My name is Keira Burress. I’m a sophomore and it’s my second year writing for The Gull. I write book review articles in the hopes of inspiring people to read more. When I’m not spending time with my two German Shepherds I can be found reading or writing. One day I hope to be a bestselling author of fictional books where people can find comfort in my stories like how I’ve found comfort in others. And I’ve already started writing what I hope will be my first novel.

All content by Keira Burress
The Problem with our Required Reading

The Problem with our Required Reading

Keira Burress, Student Writer
September 24, 2025
Book Review: Renegades

Book Review: Renegades

Keira Burress, Student Writer
November 14, 2024
Book Review: House of Salt and Sorrows

Book Review: House of Salt and Sorrows

Keira Burress
November 12, 2024
Book Review: "Powerless"

Book Review: “Powerless”

Keira Burress, Student Writer
May 11, 2024
Poetry Corner: "A Different World"

Poetry Corner: “A Different World”

Keira Burress, Student Writer
April 9, 2024
Book Review: The Naturals

Book Review: The Naturals

Keira Burress, Student Writer
March 19, 2024
Book Review: Six of Crows

Book Review: Six of Crows

Keira Burress, Student Writer
January 22, 2024
Book Review: The Hobbit

Book Review: The Hobbit

Keira Burress, Student Writer
December 15, 2023
The Summer Reading Assignment: A Student's Perspective

The Summer Reading Assignment: A Student’s Perspective

Keira Burress, Student Writer
November 6, 2023
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