With school in full swing, it can be difficult to stay organized, especially when it comes to lockers. Books, pencils, papers, notebooks, markers, scissors, backpacks, …
Mental Illness Awareness Week
October 5th through 11th is Mental Illness Awareness Week. This week is dedicated to informing the public about the severity of mental illness and about …
I got CPR Certified (And You Should Too)
A few days ago I decided to take a CPR re-certification course at my local Fire Department with a couple of friends. Although this was the …
Thinking About Joining Key Club?
For those of you in high school, I’m sure you’ve seen hundreds of signs and shirts advertising your school’s Key Club, but what is Key …
To Write Love On Her Arms
“To Write Love On Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and …
Wander: New York City
Over the summer, I went to New York City. The first night we were there, my aunt and uncle took my siblings and me to …
The Truth About High School
“It goes by so fast.” “The cheerleaders are at the top of the food chain.” “Food and fist fights happen all of the time.” “Junior …
A Day at Dad’s Job
I knew my dad’s job wasn’t particularly easy, but after shadowing him for only half a day, I realized how that was the understatement of …
Badass Ladies Spotlight: Angela Zhang
After graduating from Monta Vista High School, Angela Zhang began researching a nanoparticle system that is able to target tumors, eradicate cancer cells, and monitor treatment …