Summer can be quite a wonderful time — that is, if you have things to do. I have heard from several friends that, apparently, summer …
Odi Et Amo
“Do you have any food?” “Huh? Oh. Not really.” “You have an apple.” “It’s one of those Fiji apples. Nothing special.” “Hey.” “What.” “Lime juice.” …
Marilyn and Ella: 20th Century Women
Ella Fitzgerald, the renowned jazz singer, had her fair share of battles to fight. While she was beloved by her community (and is widely considered one of the …
Ask Annalise: Long Distance Summer
Q: Dear Annalise, My best friend is spending the summer with her grandma, so we won’t be able to see each other for the entire …
Ask Annalise: Something to do over Summer
Q: Dear Annalise, It seems like every summer me and my friends do the same exact thing. We don’t have our licenses yet, so we can’t …
When Teachers Bully
bul·ly1 bo͝olē noun noun: bully; plural noun: bullies 1.a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker. Source: …
Maintaining Happy and Healthy Friendships
Some of the most important relationships we’ll have in our lives are the ones that we’ll have with our friends. These people are the ones …
A Message to the New High School Seniors and Graduates
Let me start with congratulations. You did it! You finished your finals, turned in your last papers and projects, and you’re ready to kick your …
I Need a Pick-me-up
Q: “Dear Lara, I have this very annoying habit of getting really down on myself when it comes to getting bad grades, being put in …