During the first two weeks of June, I will have reached two of the biggest landmarks in a person’s life. I turned 18 yesterday and I will be graduating six days from now. I’ve officially reached adulthood,...

“You're off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So...get on your way!” -Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go  The future. It’s a terrifying concept and an unavoidable...

We are in the midst of a global pandemic. An infection that has swept our country while stealing the lives of our friends and family. Every person has been affected by COVID-19 in some form or another....

For many seniors, this is a time of endless uncertainty, pressure, and anxiety. The months of January through March were spent in limbo as we awaited our acceptance and rejection letters. As we opened...

The conclusion of the month of March was a momentous occasion. Why? Because it is the first March, in nearly two decades, that our country did not suffer from a school shooting. We should be celebrating....

Earlier this week, I was invited to interview for a scholarship at a university in northern California. As I was boarding my flight to Sacramento, I noticed a young man sitting two rows in front of my...

“What’s wrong with your arms?” she asks, her eyes meeting mine with a look of confusion and slight disgust. I feel my face begin to warm, my embarrassment causing me to tug at my sleeves vigorously,...

When I was little, my family would take a road trip to Las Vegas every summer. A four hour drive, my 8-year-old self was constantly antsy, repeatedly asking the question, “Are we there yet?” To pass...

For children with divorced parents, the holiday season can be a bittersweet experience. We look forward to the gifts and the meals. The time off from school and the overwhelming feelings of joy. But we...

The holiday season of 2019 has commenced. Dazzling lights are streamed across our neighbors’ roofs and festive music is playing in every department store. It is the time for cookies and milk. Red and...

Sexuality in its entirety is a topic often viewed as taboo and off-limits. It is meant to be kept private and not be seen, discussed, nor read about. Yet in an increasingly forward thinking world, views...

Reduce plastic! Recycle! Save the turtles! These lovely sentiments have taken the forefront of modern American values. Especially with younger generations, finding a way to live a life that is sustainable...