How important is it to vote? This past election made me realize the true significance of voting, and has led me to wonder why the voting age is so high when high school students like myself have just as valid political opinions as many adults. I find it ironic that...
In an anti-smoking ad from the early 2000s, a teenage boy in an old gas station demands "a pack of cigarettes, please" as he puts about $5 on the counter. “That’s not enough,” the cashier responds. The teen proceeds to pull out his tooth, then grabs the cigarettes and...
Across the United States and the world, teens are not getting enough sleep on a daily basis. Doctors typically recommend that high schoolers should be getting at least nine hours of sleep every day to stay healthy. But this clearly isn't the case. I, along with a...
I choke on salt water, blinded by violent kicks to my face, already numb in the surprisingly chilly water. Surrounded by fierce competitors, I am in my happy place. It’s intense, exciting, and almost cutthroat. A stranger and I hug on the starting line; we are the...
Composed of five rising high school seniors, LAUNDRY DAY has amassed an energetic fan base nationwide and even internationally these past two years. From their first album, “Trumpet Boy,” to their latest release “HOMESICK,” the band has brought a refreshing, engaging...
Today’s teens live in an age in which technology and the internet are readily accessible, which means that remaining connected is fairly simple. Due to the availability of various apps created specifically for mobile phones, teens are able to post about intimate...
“Sister WENT OFF!” a freshman girl with Doc Martens, mom jeans, two shirts, and a pink velvet scrunchie exclaims across my high school campus. I, along with many others, would agree that such an occurrence is anything but unusual. But this common style and sense of...
Disney Channel is bringing the iconic television show "Kim Possible" to the silver screen on Feb. 15, 2019 with a new cast. Kim, Ron, and their newest team member Athena must team together to defeat the villains Dr. Drakken and Shego in a high-stakes battle. I had the...
Artificial intelligence was a hot topic in 2018 and will likely continue to dominate the future of technology and change the world radically. According to Fortune, AI has already shown its power in many fields such as healthcare, in which some important breakthroughs...
In the middle of fourth period, I am at the point in my school day when drinking the remaining water in my 32 ounce water bottle gets the best of me. So, like any day, with permission from my teacher, I head across the quad and into the restroom. As soon as I enter, I...
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