When I was younger, people used to call my friends and me “mature for our age.” Naturally, I thought it was a compliment, saying we were put together or responsible.
As I grew up, I realized the...
“She told me that she told her…”
“I heard so-and-so got in a fight with her boyfriend.”
“Not to be a gossip, but…”
These are all things I hear far too often. And frankly, I’ve...
Being the youngest sibling is great. You have built-in friends, someone to keep you humble, somebody who passes down all of their wisdom. Eventually, though, being the youngest sibling can be lonely. Because...
High school sucks. The early wake-up, long classes, bland lunch food, after-school activities, and a pile of homework to end your day can weigh down the soul, especially when you finally crawl into bed...
We are scared.
As the days of Trump’s presidency begin to unfold, many wonder how different the country could be if the election had a different outcome. One of hope, not fear.
In his inauguration...
F or as long as I can remember, my parents have been paying the 20-dollar a month subscription to The New York Times.
In 2011, The New York Times introduced a paywall to their site. Then, in 2013, The...
1,000 National Park Service workers laid off. 3,400 Forest Service workers let go. 100+ environmental laws rolled back.
How can you vote for a man who’s all about loving America when he is actively...
“Violent criminals.” “Terrorists.” “Rapists, murderers, and thugs.” “Depraved savages.”
Those are the words of Republican Senators and representatives, directly quoted on the official...
When I was in third grade, I still played with dolls, as I’m sure most other children did.
Now, third graders have the newest iPhone, shop at Sephora, carry around Stanley cups, and ask for Lululemon...
