Student Intern

Many teenagers have probably heard this sort of phrase at least five times in their life. Parents go on about how growing up was different and “better” than compared to today. While the “better” part is debatable, the “different” part is very much truthful, as the world keeps changing and developing.  I decided to interview my Mom and my Nana, as they both grew up in very different times. To

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Daryan Cem

Why are there so many arguments on the internet? When you open your feed, it likely wouldn’t take very much scrolling for you to find a post expressing an opinion, followed by a thread of (sometimes rather aggressive) comments from people who disagree. Respect for the other party never lasts for long in these threads and insults cross our screens far sooner than apologies. The inconsequential anonymous nature of the

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Kris Sanders

I slide the manila folder across the table. When compiling my portfolio for art school, I submitted it digitally, but for the sake of showing off, I also collected the originals to display to my parents. I’m fighting a grin, I know they’ll be impressed. “Take a look,” I say.  My Father opens up the folder, then he looks through some of the pieces. His expression doesn’t change. I look

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Grace Bland

Nestled in the green manicured valleys of Hillsboro, OR, Empowerteen hosted their first retreat of the summer of 2025 which was open to all teens currently, or about to be, in high school. The week focused on brain function and learning types, along with other financial, creative, and empowering knowledge thrown in. With 12 teens in attendance, the retreat was rather intimate, and the group bonded seamlessly during that first

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Daryan Cem

 Ever since its initial release in June 2025, Kpop Demon Hunters has demolished record after record, dominating both the film scene and the music charts, winning over the hearts of kids, teenagers, and adults alike. It’s a title that has crossed every social media feed alongside hit song after hit song. There’s no doubt that, as the award season approaches, the Netflix original will gather even more accolades to its

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Kris Sanders

Have you ever thought to yourself, hm, there are so many things I want to do, but I can’t right now, so you put those dreams aside? Some time passes, you look back, and you realize that you still haven’t gotten around to them. In fact, you may have completely forgotten about them! You got too busy, or just had other things to focus on. It happens. Maybe you want

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