Every morning, the alarm buzzes at 6 a.m.. The student drags themself out of bed, already exhausted before the day even begins. The school day is a medley of tests, lectures, group projects, and work time,...

Social media is unlike anything we as a nation, or even a species, have faced before. It’s more addictive than the rush of any drug, it’s more dangerous than any weapon, and it’s planted itself in...

“Tralalero Tralala,” “Tung Tung Tung Sahur,” “Ballerina Cappuccina!” A shark with blue shoes, a baseball bat with a face, and a cappuccino cup with arms and legs dressed as if it were in a...

I am ugly. My appearance is different from the norm and I am reminded of it every day; whether it’s through glances from my peers, posts on social media, or my own mirror. Sometimes it feels like the...

The sun is shining through a window. You’ve just gotten home from a long day of multiplication tables and personal narratives. You grab a plastic cup from the shelf, the one with your favorite character...

In the English language, there are millions of common words out there people use in their everyday speech. Some of them, though, aren’t technically real words. Despite this, you can hear them used frequently. The...

The first of April is an international day for pranks and mischief even if not all pranks are good. Nobody really knows when it started or even the purpose of the holiday. As a result, its popularity has...

Since Oct. 21, 1882 schools all over America have recited The Pledge of Allegiance with students, teachers, and other staff.  The history of the Pledge started with Francis Bellamy, an Baptist minster...

My uncle used to invite me to watch movies on cable with him. I would accidentally ruffle the sheets of his bed but unlike usual, he wouldn’t care much. He’d just sit in his chair and laugh loudly...

Ding! The notification sound from your phone consumes the quiet classroom. As the teacher steps towards the noise, your mind piles with millions of questions. Who was that? Did they like my video? What...

Shelves lined with vibrantly colored energy drinks catch the eyes of many young students on their way to class. While some may find themselves reaching for their second can of Bubbl’r, others stroll...