Tips For Couples On Surviving Summer by Maria Vasquez
Summer gives people the opportunity to have more freedom and time together. If that’s true, why do so many couples break up over vacation?
It’s Not the Media’s Responsibility to Make Us Feel Good About Ourselves by Julissa Higgins
Put into simplest terms, magazines make money off of models, and if having thin models or digitally altering them sells, then it’s good for business. And if you really start thinking about the science behind this, it’s genius. It doesn’t mean it’s morally or ethically right, but from a strict, business standpoint, it’s genius. We…
Why Does School Suck? by Vivian Bermudez
Is it the overwhelming tests? The heavy amounts of homework? The stress you endure knowing that what you do in school determines the rest of your life?
Why do we use social media as validation? by Sana Chaudhry
A teen posts a selfie of them looking “cool,” and then waits to see how many likes and comments it can get, like “You’re so pretty!” or “Why are you so perfect?” Celebrities do it all the time. So why are we surprised when a teenager on social media does the same?
The Hi-Tech Generation: Children 5 and Under Already Owning Electronic Devices by Marissa Echeverria
When given her Minnie Mouse plushie, Sofia Eusse threw it aside so she would be able to use the computer that her father was using. Sofia, a 7 month-old baby, chose a gadget over the world’s favorite female mouse.
Are Sports Fans Going Too Far? by Christian Steiner
“She said we weren’t real Alabama fans because it didn’t bother us that they lost. And then she started shooting. It was over a football game. I’m never going to forget because she died in my arms.” Adrian Briskey shot and killed Michelle Shepherd right in her sister’s arms after Alabama’s 35-28 defeat to Auburn.
The Mentally Ill and Guns by Maria Vasquez
For years, state governments have had trouble keeping guns away from the mentally ill. According to The National Conference of State Legislatures, approximately 45 states in the U.S. prohibit anyone that has been diagnosed with a mental illness to possess a firearm.
When is it Too Early To Start Celebrating Christmas? by Daniel Saiz
The song goes “Tis the season to be Jolly,” but is it really? The spirit of Christmas affects everyone, either if you hate it or love it; people can’t help getting cheery about December 25. People say “it’s never too early for Christmas,” but I’m here saying yes, there is definitely a “too early” to…
Tumblr: Toxic or Not by Vivian Bermudez
As do most teenagers in America, I have a blog on Tumblr. For those who are not on Tumblr or have recently joined, it might seem like a very accepting and open-minded website; however, it’s not.
Arkansas Senate Passes Bill To Ban Certain Tattoos and Body Modifications by Carina Vo
There has always been judgment regarding body modifications, whether they’re tattoos, untraditional piercings, or any other out-of-the-ordinary body art.