We live in a world of girl-shaming. In the words of the wonderful Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, we tell girls to shrink themselves, and we tell …
Bridges by Emily Ward
The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh wasn’t prepared for us, for three teenagers drunk on the freedom of a day without planned activities and …
Calling All Seniors (In High School, That Is) — Need Some Advice?
Common App, rec letters, personal statements, and APs galore! If any of that sounds familiar, chances are that you’re a rising senior in high school …
Toads, Lightning, and Toenails: Campus Safety 101
Guess what? It’s September, and you know what that means. School’s starting, and a whole new crop of freshman have just moved into their brand …
Three Rooms by Emily Ward
I didn’t learn how to tie my shoelaces until I was twelve and three-quarters — I was used to loving the mud between my toes, …
“Everything Is Awesome!” Because LEGO Is Going GREEN!
No, I’m not pulling your leg. LEGO, one of the world’s most popular toy companies, has pledged to “go green” by finding a sustainable alternative …
11 Ways to Have a Free, Easy, and Fun Summer
As we reach the middle of July, the reality is settling in: Summer is here, and it isn’t going away anytime soon. But, for those …
Ashes by Emily Ward
Charles wasn’t meant to take the files on Mrs. Conway’s insurance claim out of the office, but he did it anyway. He tucked them into …
Avoiding, Dreading, or Experiencing Senioritis? Read On…
Well…this is a bit awkward. When my dear editor asked me to write an article about senioritis, I sat staring at the email for a …