If you are in school, social values most likely dictate that you should try to avoid the kids labeled “nerds” or “geeks.” If you are one of these people, you know how mean kids can be. The main reason people are labeled “nerds” is usually based on their physical attributes and, occasionally, lack of confidence, but all types […]
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In this day and age, most of our lives are spent on social media and other Internet-based outlets. We have so much information online for everyone to see, and it’s crucial that you know how to keep that info private and away from harm. Know who is getting your information: Whether it be credit card numbers, […]
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My life, although short, has been full of experiences so far. I have learned many lessons through my mistakes, and I am forever grateful for that. When I was about 12, I started to hide myself away in my room. I never left my bed, and I barely talked to anyone. I was really struggling […]
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I am a 15-year-old girl living in America, and I am very involved and interested in fashion and modern media. Of course, I am constantly surrounded by fake images of men and women who are photoshopped to the point where it’s almost humorous, and when I’m online — where I spend most of my time — […]
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Arbor Day is a day dedicated to public tree-planting in the US, Australia, and other countries. Arbor Day, usually observed in late April or early May, is one of my favorite holidays because of the importance and symbolism behind it. Every year thousands of forests are cut down, processed, and used for buildings, playgrounds, and more. Others […]
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Fashion Week! My favorite time of year when people gather to see new trends, styles, and statements created by brilliant designers. My favorite thing in fashion week this year was the wonderful and powerful statements that were made and that are changing the fashion industry and society drastically. The statements are being made not only with […]
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The environment: a very important, yet highly overlooked subject. People assume that every natural resource is infinitely abundant, but the truth is that issues like pollution can destroy so many of them. Many countries don’t have clean water because of the quantity of people living in such a small area, and some people don’t have access […]
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noun: fem·i·nism the advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men. MYTH: Feminism supports the notion that women are greater than men. TRUTH: Feminism advocates the EQUALITY of women and men. As a woman, I walk in constant fear of sexual harassment. I am only 15 years old; […]
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In this article, you will travel through time, from the ’50s, where things were more conservative, less flashy, and very simplistic, to now, where styles range anywhere from uber risky and in-your-face to laid-back and delicate. You will see how a single look from the past can be summed up in just one powerful word […]
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