There's a unique blessing in having siblings, and the way they affect your growth in the real world. Siblings offer a support system and help you flourish into the person you are. My sisters have always...
Turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for therapy is a grave blunder too many people have made. Do not make this mistake—AI is not your friend.
While it’s true that AI has evolved greatly over...
It takes just one product to ignite the downfall of an entire ecological food chain, and perhaps even the death of a human if not treated in time. This product isn't a chemical compound locked up in a...
121.4 million dollars. That’s the estimated yearly revenue for Brandy Melville, a popular clothing company targeting teen girls. Over the last few years, many teen girls have been wearing their tops,...
You just got your grade back from a biology test. You look down and see a 70%, which is not bad. Your friend comes over and says, “Oh, I got an 88%. I did so bad!” Naturally, your mind starts to compare...
While important for social connections, the mechanics of Snapchat can put unnecessary stress on teens. In my experience, the company's push to gain profit and engagement from its users have led to this...
There’s something I'm feeling, but it escapes definition. It’s a mix of excitement, optimism and eagerness, yet something still lingers, holding me back from moving forward. Maybe it’s the weight...
I never would have expected to see a swastika spray-painted on the Wayland community pool building next to Wayland High School (WHS) on March 5. What I thought would be another ordinary Wednesday became...
This past weekend, just 10 miles away, the celebration of the 250th anniversary for the Battles of Lexington and Concord took place. At this event, and around the country, people commemorated the brave...
In 1949, English novelist and poet George Orwell seemed to predict the future. Eric Arthur Blair, who wrote under the pen name George Orwell for his own protection, produced numerous novels that have become...
It’s 11:54 p.m., and the light is still on in a high schooler’s bedroom. Her math homework is half-finished, there’s a history quiz tomorrow she hasn’t touched and her eyes are starting to blur...
In March, a behind-the-scenes Signal messaging group named “Houthi PC small group” – referring to a principals committee on the Yemen Houthi rebel threat – exposed highly sensitive U.S. military...
