College / Economics / Sports

Should college athletes be paid?

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College sports generate billions of dollars for schools, networks, and corporate sponsors. Unfortunately, it seems that everyone is making money off of college athletics except the players. College athletes must be paid […]

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Mental Health

We Shouldn’t Have to Wait for College to Feel Safe

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Going to college is a solution that I’ve heard from so many people my age who want to escape from their situation. Whether they grew up in an unsafe environment, experienced bullying […]

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Fashion / Sustainability

Fast Fashion: How a Cheap Price Tag is Costly for the Planet

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The newest waves of fashion are taking the streets, popping up on influencers’ feeds, and stocking the racks of clothing stores. Brands like Shein, Zara, and Forever21 have the market cornered on […]

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Education / Grades / Testing

My Plan is to Study Without a Plan

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My family members are highly organized people who stick to schedules. Take my elder sister as an example. During weekends, she wakes up at eight o’clock in the morning the second the […]

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Diversity/Inclusivity / Education / Racism / School

More diverse history needs to be taught in American schools

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Diverse history needs to be taught in U.S. schools to eradicate racism, and students of color could learn about something that actually relates to them. As a student of color, I find […]

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Health / Mental Health / Self

Does Nostalgia help define your good days

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Think of times like 2016, flower filters, Drake’s One Dance playing, and a great summer. When you think of that time, do you go back and say, “was that my best time […]

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Mental Health / Relationships / Trauma

Understanding trauma

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Having trauma can influence how someone can behave towards others. Depending on what they’ve been through in their past, it reflects on them in their present/future. Trauma can cause us to be socially […]

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Economics / Holidays / School

Holidays Should Not Be Longer

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Holidays are the days everyone looks forward to because they are considered a break. Most adults look forward to breaks like spring breaks since they see a week where they can get […]

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COVID / Health / Vaccinations

Protecting Ourselves and Loved Ones

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Why isn’t everybody taking the precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones against the deadly COVID? This terrible virus stopped us from going to school for a year and a half, […]

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Poverty / Race / School

Zip Codes Are Setting Students Up For Failure

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According to the ChildFund organization, eleven million children live 50 percent below the federal poverty line, and 37% do not finish high school. So one out of nine children in the United […]

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