“This is not — I repeat, not — the way change should come about. Change comes from listening, learning, caring, and conversation.” –President Wolfe; University …
Suicide: Seek Help, Be Help
So many young people are taking their own lives before their life even truly begins. Why is that? Maybe it’s a home situation, maybe it’s …
An Adorable 24-Hour Hello Kitty Cafe Opens in Changi Airport
Ever wondered what it would be like to have a tea party with Hello Kitty? Well, if you end up in Singapore, why not stop …
The New Cost of Prom
The high school year ends with a flurry of finals, the hope of sunshine-filled days, and, of course, prom. Planning prom is a challenge in …
Do You Suppose?
“Do you suppose she’s a wildflower?”– Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland When you think about it, some of the most beautiful flowers are wild. For those …
When “How Far Have You Gone?” Goes Too Far
I’d like to preface this by saying that what I’m writing about is scary for me. It’s uncomfortable. But because I’m so scared, this topic …
Pandemonium: The Times and Lives of a Teen-Next-Door
I am a teenager. I live in a pseudo-democratic country where the citizens have all the rights possible and there’s supposed to be no discrimination …
The Monsters Inside of Me
Loneliness. Sadness. Jealousy. Nervousness. Emptiness. These are the monsters that live inside of me. These monsters never used to exist; now they occupy every empty …
To Him, From the New Me.
About this piece: As a teenager, Prithiva suffered abuse in her first relationship. After 5 years that relationship ended. This is a letter back to her …