Why Trump’s Education Budget May Cost Me My American Dream
I look at my parents, who never went to college, and how they live paycheck to paycheck. It’s not the future I want for myself. But without financial aid, I may not have a choice.
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This Week In Politics Was So Crazy, We’re Telling It In Cat GIFs
When you want to know what’s going on in the world… but it’s Friday.
Finding Comfort in Fandom: ‘Arianators’ Grieve Together
The bombing at an Ariana Grande concert broke my heart. As a gay, Latinx teen, I found a safe haven in pop music. It’s through our divas that many of us find ourselves.
College Loans Harder To Get For Foster Youth
In short, if a parent is not available as a co-signer, there is no obvious alternative.
Deadly Bombing At Ariana Grande Concert Targeted Young People
At least 22 people were killed and 59 injured. One of the first victims identified was an 8-year-old girl.
Growing Up Undocumented in a Sanctuary City
I feel safe in my community. Which isn’t that unusual. Except I’m not just any kid. I’m undocumented.
DISCUSSION: How Should Schools Address The Issue Of Teen Suicide?
Many adults still get nervous when it comes to discussing or sharing media that depicts young people taking their lives because they’re afraid they’ll get inspired to copycat. That phenomenon even has a name, the Werther effect.
Want To Help People Like Me With Pre-Existing Conditions? Sign Up For Healthcare
I want my peers to realize that what keeps health care affordable for people like me is for those with fewer medical needs to sign up for insurance.
For A Moderate Conservative at UC Berkeley, A Battle On Two Fronts
Until the hard-core conservatives and liberals around me tone things down, I feel like I’m a moderate stuck in the middle, fighting for reasonable discussion on two fronts.