This story is one of the September Writing Challenge entries chosen to be a featured story. . The clock dictates my life; clinging to the …
Each Morning I Paint a 12-Hour Masterpiece by Rin Baatz
“I didn’t recognize you at first.” I had just walked into my first period when I was greeted by the confused stare of a classmate …
To Be Beautiful by Paige Shay
Each morning I hid the girl I saw in the mirror — the girl that no one else saw but me. She was me in …
Poetic Tribute to a Badass Lady in History: Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder grew up as the daughter of hard-working immigrant parents. Her birth name was Josephine Esther Mentzer. “Esty” was a childhood nickname she later …
The Easiest Way to Make Someone’s Day
For over a year now, I’ve taken myself out of my comfort zone on numerous occasions, all to serve one purpose: to build up the …
Advice I Wish I’d Heard Years Ago
High school is hard enough without throwing all the social aspects on top of it. They can be harmful if you get too obsessive or …
Who Are You Trying to Impress?
Like any other school day, I had to spend 15 minutes waiting at the bus stop, and as per usual I was greeted by a …
Valentine’s-Day-Proof Makeup
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. While you are out on a date or out with friends, your makeup is not something you want to worry about. …
Product Review: YSL Rouge Volupté Shine
As you probably already know, YSL is not the most affordable brand out there. In fact, it is probably one of the most expensive ones. …