Fear, Then and Now
Fear is a tricky thing to discuss. It occurs in every human, yet we know so little about it. More often than not, the cause of our fear is a mystery to us. Other times, [...]
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Curfew establishes freedom and trust. It’s one of the many building blocks to adulthood. Getting that taste of freedom is what every teenager craves. It’s a huge responsibility, but that is what makes...
View ArticleTeachers: The Good and The Bad
Teachers can make or break your school experience. They are there to help you increase your knowledge. This is not always the case. I have had a few teachers throughout my career that have been [...]
View ArticleStress
Over the years, I’ve accepted that stress is a part of life—especially for a high-school student. Balancing work and play isn’t an easy task and will be something that I will have to do for [...]
View ArticleCommunity Service
I don’t feel that most teenagers have anything against community service. We just don’t know how to go about it. When you’re my age, the benefits of community service far outweigh the negatives. You...
View ArticleSocial Media
Social media has become a constant in our daily lives over the past few years. For my generation, Facebook started the trend. Everyone had an account during its prime. Facebook was essential in keeping...
View ArticleAnger
Anger and frustration are emotions everyone experiences. The ways we manage those feelings are what is important. Teenagers are not experts at managing their anger and frustration in comparison to...
View ArticleFear, Then and Now
Fear is a tricky thing to discuss. It occurs in every human, yet we know so little about it. More often than not, the cause of our fear is a mystery to us. Other times, [...]
View ArticleCurfew
Curfew establishes freedom and trust. It’s one of the many building blocks to adulthood. Getting that taste of freedom is what every teenager craves. It’s a huge responsibility, but that is what makes...
View ArticleTeachers: The Good and The Bad
Teachers can make or break your school experience. They are there to help you increase your knowledge. This is not always the case. I have had a few teachers throughout my career that have been [...]
View ArticleValentine’s Day
Growing up in a Catholic elementary school, we took notice of holidays with religious connections, mostly involving saints. However, as a younger child, Valentine’s Day did not seem to fit into that...
View ArticleWrapping Up Senior Year
Senior year, can you believe it? All of this hard work is finally paying off, and we can see the victory sign ahead. But no one can prepare us for what we will actually have [...]
View ArticleFear, Then and Now
Fear is a tricky thing to discuss. It occurs in every human, yet we know so little about it. More often than not, the cause of our fear is a mystery to us. Other times, [...]
View ArticleCurfew
Curfew establishes freedom and trust. It’s one of the many building blocks to adulthood. Getting that taste of freedom is what every teenager craves. It’s a huge responsibility, but that is what makes...
View ArticleTeachers: The Good and The Bad
Teachers can make or break your school experience. They are there to help you increase your knowledge. This is not always the case. I have had a few teachers throughout my career that have been [...]
View ArticleStress
Over the years, I’ve accepted that stress is a part of life—especially for a high-school student. Balancing work and play isn’t an easy task and will be something that I will have to do for [...]
View ArticleCommunity Service
I don’t feel that most teenagers have anything against community service. We just don’t know how to go about it. When you’re my age, the benefits of community service far outweigh the negatives. You...
View ArticleThe Ideal Summer Job
The summertime is the best time for a teenager to get a job. There is no school, good weather, and we have plenty of time on our hands. My perfect job would have to have [...]
View ArticleThe Beauty of Words
When interviewing a spelling whiz like Grace Johanningsmeier, it’s almost impossible to avoid lapsing into the role of a spelling bee participant. The road to Washington D.C. and the Scripps National...
View ArticleJennifer Nguyen
Jennifer Nguyen is bright and soft-spoken. Sitting in the living room of her family teachers’ home on the Boys Town campus, the high school senior thoughtfully considers her answer before explaining...
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