When I look back at my childhood, LEGOs were not merely toys but the foundation of my world, which I developed closely with my brothers. We invested...

 I grew up with my mom, dad, and two older brothers. We were ideally a happy family, but ever since I was a kid, I knew my family wasn’t “normal”....

Throughout my life, I have been subjected to a heavy amount of trauma and depression. I've suffered mainly from social and familial problems...

Most people have at least one person they call family that is not related by blood. I have that person, in fact I have multiple. However,...

 I believe my sister is the strongest person I know. Not only has she accomplished so much for herself, but while reaching for her dreams, she's...

I didn't have a father until I was two years old. Obviously, I wouldn't remember meeting him for the first time. But what I do remember is that...

An infamous quote by Aesop, “A man is known by the company he keeps,” is truly the foundation of humankind. People do not nearly understand...

Kindness can mean that you are being magnanimous to others, or you are doing something for someone else without wanting a reward. Kindness can...

On January 18th, 2010, I was born into this world. I was a happy and well-behaved baby. 6 months later, I was removed from my mother, and I was...

I believe that everyone should have a sibling. I understand that not everyone gets along with them, or perhaps you might not even like your siblings,...

I believe that queer people don't deserve the hate that they get. I believe that, if people looked past unfounded biases, they'd see that they're...

I believe that Jesus knows the plan for my life better than I ever could, and I believe His timing is always intentional. This isn't something...

I first started believing the school system was broken during my 8th-grade year. It was the hardest school year I've ever experienced. Every...

Everyone has at least one reason why they've wanted to change. For me, I wanted to change everything about myself. Throughout middle school,...

Growing up, I was always the smart girl. From the moment I entered a classroom, people gave me a title. I was the girl with the right answers...

On Friday, December 12, 2025, the Black Student Union (BSU) hosted a movie night to give students a break during the stress of finals week. BSU often plans events like this...

One major barrier is the stigma around mental health. Many teenagers worry about being judged or labeled if they admit they are struggling, fearing it could hurt their...

Nursing is a very popular career option, but many either fail to commit or just don't have the "want" to actually be what a nurse is. They also don't know the effects nursing...

My zine, Dementophobia, was meant to create a sense of loss. Not grief, but genuinely being lost. I wanted it to feel like a decline of mental health, but I also wanted to...

Creating my zine about ICE Detention Facilities was not just a school assignment for me, but it also showed me another perspective on this topic. It showed...

I wrote my Zine on The Seven Deadly Sins. I think they are profound in our modern everyday lives, and everyone has encountered at least one of the seven throughout their lives....

The firing of the race gun takes my mind to a state of peace. The pitter-patter of my race shoes on the concrete; the breathing of the other runners behind me, pushing me to do better. Getting that runner's high, finally finishing the race, feeling like I have done everything in the world. I believe running is the only sport you need. Running has helped me in so many ways. It has helped me mentally....

I believe in the quiet strength that comes from pushing yourself, even when every cell in your body screams for you to stop. Hard work is like way more than just grinding for grades or trying to be the best at something. It's not about the flashy achievements or the instant gratification; it's about the slow, steady burn of effort that shapes you in ways you never expect. It's more about just keeping...