When You See Something But Can’t Say Something
I looked at my dad and asked in a small voice, “We can’t help her?”
Journalism
I Was Inspired By My Family’s Legacy Of Political Resistance
When I was a kid—World War II felt very remote. But in this political moment—my Great-Grandparents’ actions during the war take on a renewed relevance.
This Week’s Political News Roundup – Corgi Edition
Time to sum up this week’s political news AND prove there really is a corgi GIF for everything.
We Took A Bunch Of Famous Education Quotes And Edited Them For Current Grads
“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with student loan payments.” ― Abigail Adams
What it Means to Have an Autistic Muppet
I spent the first eight or so years of my life oblivious of my autism label. My parents broke the news to me in fourth grade. And when they told me, I started crying.
Growing Up In The Projects: “A Part Of Who I Am”
Like most kids raised in the projects, my goal is to get out. But it’s not that easy.
What’s It Like To Be A College Freshman? Try Broke
Nearly 70 percent of college freshmen said they had “some” or “major” concerns about having enough funds to complete school.
Officer Who Killed Tamir Rice Fired
It took a Cleveland Police officer only a few seconds to decide to shoot 12-year-old Tamir Rice. It took the Cleveland officials nearly three years to fire the officer who killed him.
One High School Confronts Teen Suicide … Over The Intercom
13 students from Oxford High School worked with administrators to write and record personal stories and play them over the morning announcements.