You remember those times when you were in high school and you were so excited to go to college because it’s college? I mean, we’d all …
“Wanna Kill Some Stuff Later?” – A Look Into Violent Video Games
About a month ago, I found myself doing something I never thought I would do. I picked up a PS4 controller and started playing a …
To My High School Friends I Lost Touch With
I can’t believe that it’s been ten years since we last saw each other. I remember clearly how we used to see each other every …
Compliments and Appreciation
Appreciation got to me in so many ways. So many different times in my life, some fake ones, some heartfelt ones, some forced ones. When …
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 …
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 …
How Not to Be a Rochester: Having and Keeping a Social Life
I get it. You’re an introvert, and you have trouble hanging out with large groups of people — especially when they start sniffing around your …
Girls in Tight Shirts Can’t Save Lives
When I rolled out of bed late on the morning of Wednesday, March 23, my biggest concern was that I would be late for my …
The Do’s and Don’ts of Surviving High School
Ahh, the infamous First Day. I know it sounds scary; I’ve been there. Starting high school (or changing schools) is never child’s play, but trust …