Wendy S.

Teenage slang is more than just abbreviations and "funny" words. It is a living part of our culture that shows how young people shape identity, language, and community in our own way.

by Coda P

If you can ski on snow, why not water? 

by Sarah L.

This may seem like some inspirational speech where I am patronizing you and telling you that nothing good can come from staying in your comfort zone, but that is unequivocally not true. Like watching my comfort romance movie, Pride and Prejudice, with my mom, drinking hot coco on a snowy day, or the support of a true friend, there are thousands of joys that come from your comfort zone. But I think it's important to remember and acknowledge that some of the most essential transformations in our lives happen upstream. 

by Alana H.

In that moment, 13 seconds felt like forever and no time at all. The slap of the referees’ hand on the mat, the rush of adrenaline, the sound of my teammates cheering, I’ll never forget it.

Podcast By Nadia B.

 That burn on my arm eventually healed, but it left more than just a scar. It left a memory that reminds me even now how important it is to stay aware, even when your mind wants to wander off into imaginary worlds. 

Podcast by Maggie F.

If mirrors never existed, the human race wouldn't be so judgmental and insecure.

Podcast by Calyse T.

We put bandaids on more than just skin. We put them on scars, on moments, on fears, on bad days. They hold the weight of empathy and of being seen. 

Podcast by Akayla M.

To the other version of me, who once believed she was only as good as her grades, I forgive you. And I promise you, you are more to your story than what fits on the transcript.