The 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature this year went to a woman named Svetlana Alexievich — one of fourteen to ever win the annual award in more …
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“Take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” -Elie Wiesel
The Red Hands by Haley Jones
She fought for breath from the red hands. Their grip bound to her neck Her chest anchored Her heart flooded with fear Her breathing deeper …
Attic Room by Ellen Durbin
“Attic Room” is one of the October Writing Challenge entries that was chosen to be a featured story. She walked up the rickety stairs …
Self-Acceptance 101: StyleLikeU
StyleLikeU is a mother-daughter team that has created a powerful YouTube project driving self-discovery and self-acceptance in teens. After years of working in the fashion industry, Elisa …
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“Compassion is an unstable emotion. It needs to be translated into action, or it withers.” -Susan Sontag
Why Christmas Is More Than a Cup
Recently, Starbucks switched from their traditional white and green coffee cups to their seasonal red cups, much to the delight of Starbucks lovers everywhere. But switching …