Kodi Lee made headlines as a 22-year-old blind, autistic, singing and piano-playing contestant in May 2019 on the competition TV show “America’s Got Talent.” America has fallen in love with him and his talent, and his success gives hope to a brighter future for many...
I clutch my throat, gasping for air as my skin erupts in splotches of red and white hives. The sink shudders as unforgiving fluorescent light bathes my skin. Splashing water onto my pallid face, I fight for control over my mind, imaginary bugs exuding out of my pores....
We are in the midst of one of the largest-ever college admissions scandals, and the outrage from students and alumni nationwide is palpable. As of this writing, 33 parents are facing federal charges for their participation in this cheating scam, according to the...
Quick glances and prideful smiles were exchanged, then the three of them exclaimed in synchrony, “We all got into college!” Seniors Jocelyn Soriano, Jay Garcia and Josiah Beharry were responding to the question of how Foothill’s Advancement Via Individual...
Most high school students are stuck focusing on taking Honors and AP classes to appeal themselves to different prestigious colleges and universities. While challenging yourself academically can open many doors, many students overlook the benefits of taking a two-year...
"(Insert student name here), your achievements in high school have attracted our attention. Because you are such a bright student, we think you would be best at a college that is (insert positive adjectives here). At (insert college here), you’ll live the real college...
During a stressful college application season, I went to Andrew Alsoraimi-Espiritu, an admissions officer at the University of San Diego, and asked him a few questions about the college application process. Here are some of the answers he gave me. Q: What advice would...
Prior to November 7, Thousand Oaks held the reputation of being a safe and quiet community in the state of California. On November 7 at approximately 11:20 p.m., a gunman began firing at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, according to the Los Angeles...
I’ve always been terrible at track. Perhaps that was a bit misleading — yes, I’m slightly faster than the average person within my age group and gender, but compared to the sort of people that are found on the track team, “faster than the average person” generally...
Look, I get it. College is the literal epitome of what many high school students have been working for, probably during the last four years of their lives, if not more. We spend hundreds of hours studying for standardized tests and then we work during the school year...
