Mastering My Powers
Hope is what convinced a four-year-old that she had superpowers. Continue reading Mastering My Powers
Category: Commentary
Care Without Words
Angela Vo on learning how love is quiet and gentle, but does not have to be silent and without expression. Continue reading Care Without Words
Adversity from the Perspective of an Immigrant Kid
A move halfway around the world and the search for who I am Continue reading Adversity from the Perspective of an Immigrant Kid
God’s a Romantic
An opal fractures light and never shows just one color at a time. Was this the key to understanding this family, to understanding life? Continue reading God’s a Romantic
A Few Words on Finishing
Few would call procrastination good–but why does anyone do it? Here’s one way to see it. Continue reading A Few Words on Finishing
My Parents Are Liars
My world used to be whimsy and bliss. But was it all built on a lie? Continue reading My Parents Are Liars
The Problem with Horror
Scary movies have always had their place. But as new films outdo their predecessors, is that still okay? Continue reading The Problem with Horror
School Spirit Is as Good for You as It Is for the School
Attending high school is full of excitement, but sometimes it takes courage to join the fun. Continue reading School Spirit Is as Good for You as It Is for the School
Spontaneity and a Well-Lived Life
Structure is good as far as it goes, but spontaneity is where life gets interesting. Continue reading Spontaneity and a Well-Lived Life
Cross Country’s Satisfying Strain
In cross country, you run hard even when you can’t see the finish line. Continue reading Cross Country’s Satisfying Strain
Vivaldi vs. Vaping
One method used to combat delinquent loitering is classical music. Could it work at Central High School? Continue reading Vivaldi vs. Vaping
The Mall’s New Policy Against Teenagers Is Misguided
A new policy at the mall penalizes all teenagers–and the stores where they shop–for the poor behavior of a few. Continue reading The Mall’s New Policy Against Teenagers Is Misguided
Central’s Temperature Consistently Inconsistent
The variety of temperatures in the building makes getting dressed a mystery. Continue reading Central’s Temperature Consistently Inconsistent
Join a Club–It’ll do you good
For students, the gains of joining a club are far more than a good line on a college resume. Continue reading Join a Club–It’ll do you good
The 10-10 Bathroom Rule Needs to Go
It is time to abandon the rule for no-bathroom in the first and last 10 minutes of class. Continue reading The 10-10 Bathroom Rule Needs to Go
Our Sacred Hair
A Lakota’s hair is more than a style, it is sacred and can express the heart’s deepest cries. Continue reading Our Sacred Hair
The Pine Needle 