As head of my school’s affinity group for First-Generation-American students, I have always felt a responsibility to provide the members of our group with a safe space to communicate their feelings and resources to be better able to navigate the world. For example, we have…
This year has been full of surprises and challenges. I never would have anticipated a global pandemic, which would cause people all over the world to stay at home, stop going to work, and stop going to school. Considering all of that, I have come…
COVID-19 has made it difficult to get things done. Not only is it hard to get work done from a home computer, but seeing the same things day in and day out can put a damper on creativity and drive. The days start to blend…
Q: Has this pandemic changed your feelings about current events and politics? Njoki: Before this pandemic, I didn’t pay attention to the news, other than things I heard in school or saw on Instagram/Twitter. Now, I watch the news with my parents almost every day…
Q: In 50 years, how will you look back on this moment? Njoki: I recently saw a post on Instagram with a poem by Kitty O’Meara that described how I hope people will look back at this time, “And the people stayed home… And learned…
Q: What are you worried about? Owen: I’m worried about not knowing what to be worried about. Fear of the unknown. Knowing to be scared of an illness is one thing, but I don’t know whether to be scared for myself or my neighbors. There’s…
In Teen Voices of COVID19, we interview the Center for Young Women’s Health teenage Peer Leaders for insight into their unique experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. Q: How are you staying entertained, active, healthy, and connected during social distancing? Njoki: My friends and I group…
In Teen Voices of COVID19, we interview the Center for Young Women’s Health teenage Peer Leaders for insight into their unique experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. Your school is shut down, but you’re still expected to do schoolwork. How do you stay focused? Kaitlyn: For…
A lot of the time, people associate “going green” with spending more money than they have to in order to have less harmful effects on the environment. This can be the case. However, there are free or cheap things you can do every single day…
Each fall brings a bounty of opportunities that beckon you to become involved in your school community. Here are a few ways to get involved. Join a club! Clubs are probably the easiest and most direct route to getting involved. Typically, high schools have clubs…