Having recently turned 18, I think it is awesome being able to vote. At the same time, I feel a bit overwhelmed. There are so many opinions being thrown around and whenever politics come up in a conversation, voices get a bit louder and more…
Books are boring, right? Wrong. Reading is one of the best forms of entertainment, and you don’t even have to leave your room. But what should you read? Here are three recommendations of my all-time favorite books, all of which I believe are appropriate for…
How many years would you be willing to spend behind cold, metal bars to protect someone you love? What about in the name of justice? For Nina Frost, her love is beyond measures and she is willing to do anything to find justice for her…
Your phone is probably the one thing you’d never leave home without. It’s your alarm clock, personal assistant, dating wingman, instant encyclopedia, and so much more. Research has shown that teens feel more connected to friends and receive support during hard times by staying close…
As a teen, your brain is still growing and developing, and some of the experiences you have now can impact you later in life—and not always in a good way. This is why watching pornography without really thinking critically about what you’re seeing is not…
“Did you catch the game last night?” If you’re a guy that’s a common question with a common answer, however for many young men, sports just aren’t all that they’re hyped up to be. Despite what you might think, not all young men spend hours…
Recently my older sister recommended that I watch a show called Finding Carter. I have to say that I’ve fallen completely in love with this show. Finding Carter is a TV show that many teenagers can relate to accept for the part when “Carter,” (the…
There are many role models out there that inspire different people. I would have to say that one individual who has made an impact on me is Anne Frank. I believe that Anne Frank made a historical difference because she was only a 13 year…
Many people say that the one thing they want in life is to “be happy.” Sometimes when you ask a child what they want to be when they grow up, they’ll answer that they want to “be happy” too. So what is happiness exactly? What…
I recently visited the Institute of Contemporary Art here in Boston. Hidden along the waterfront area, I was able to discover all of the great things the ICA has to offer inside and outside the building. Right now they’re showcasing a collection by Jim Hodges:…