For most, the 2016–2017 school year has been in session for a little under a month. Whether you are a college or high school student, …
Make This School Year a Fantastic One!
There’s no doubt that a number of you have started school or are even well into school already. For those of you out there who …
The Auditorium by Faith Reale
It was the coldest day in the year, the darkest day. I was waiting for the readings to begin. The heater was groaning, trying to …
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 …
Finishing My Senior Year
Dear me in 2017, I have one question: Do you miss high school yet? At this point in my junior year, I am very overwhelmed …
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 …
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 …
John Corey Whaley Discusses Rejection, Mental Illness, and Highly Illogical Behavior
On April 30th at the YALLWEST book festival in Santa Monica, California, I had the pleasure of sitting down and talking with John Corey Whaley — …
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 …