All posts tagged "Column"
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Creativity drives intelligence
There is a scientific theory, the idea of being “left-brain or right-brain dominant.” Left brain thinkers are analytical or methodical, and right-brain thinkers are said...
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South Asian culture affects youth
As much as I love South Asian culture, the traditional and conservative mindsets it carries have impacted many as they have grown up, myself included....
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My journey through mental illness
“It feels like I am in my own mental prison, I can’t escape the thoughts inside my head.” That’s what I wrote in my journal...
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Old technologies are irreplaceable
Most teenagers crave play stations, laptops or the newest iPhone, but for my thirteenth birthday, all I wanted was a typewriter. A lot of people...
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Mindset means everything
Every morning, I wake up to the sun glinting at me through the blinds along my windows and an alarm clock graciously reminding me that...
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The AP Art History course is far from diverse
In the spring of 2020, I signed up for the AP Art History course with high hopes. I was looking forward to the “investigation of...
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Baking is bittersweet
As a child, I would watch my grandma as she made all sorts of cookies and pies, wanting to be as skilled as her. I...
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Time flies by, spend it wisely
As I enter the second half of my senior year, I am able to reflect on not only my high school experience, but my childhood...
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Slacktivism won’t cut it
As I was scrolling through Instagram the other day, I noticed something in common between the people that I follow. Everyone had reposted a video...
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Schools should protect the power of the pen
High school provides an opportunity to explore your interests and discover what you’re passionate about. Whether you’re into theater, dance or art, there’s a place...
