Hey there! My name is Georgia Lou and I am a first year at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. As of right now, I am an intended Biology and Anthropology major on the pre-health track, but I am definitely open and excited to explore new…
Being raised by religious immigrant parents has shaped the person I am today. My parents are Muslims who emigrated from Sudan to America in their teens. I was raised surrounded by the Sudanese culture. My mother always cooks Sudanese food and burns Sudanese incense in…
Recently, I started my first day of high school. A lot of people build up the first day to be the most intimidating thing. I went from a tiny middle school to this giant high school and was expecting to not know where anything was….
We had a great summer and now we’re back to chatting about PCOS! Whether you’re new to our chat or you’re a frequent flyer, we would love for you to join us today and once a month to discuss PCOS-related stuff with specialists and other…
Since I’ve gone away to college, I notice that I interact with my parents differently when I come home than I used to in high school when I saw them more frequently. I make more of a conscious effort now to thank them for providing…
Hi! My name is Nicole and I’m a rising 9th grader at the O’Bryant. I’m really interested in writing and have been for pretty much my whole life. In my free time I like to draw and hang out with my friends. I really love…
Recycling (turning trash into reusable materials) is a superpower that is frequently underestimated. I personally was one to undervalue the impact recycling can make on the Earth, until I began to research the topic. One organization that is making great strides is Recycle Across America….
Memorial Day kicked off the beginning of summer; however, with it came what the AAA (American Automobile Association) calls the 100 deadliest days for teen drivers. The days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are some of the most dangerous times to be on the…
Every year at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School, the City of Cambridge along with Education First partners up to present a problem to CRLS students, the Glocal Challenge. The students are put into teams of four to come up with ideas with the purpose…
If you are a young woman diagnosed with PCOS, you may have heard the recommendation that you should eat “small frequent meals” instead of two or three large meals during the day. This is suggested for several reasons. One reason is that it helps to…