With Tourette Syndrome, One Size Does Not Fit All
By Camden Alexander, Tourette Association of America Youth Ambassador I have been playing the electric guitar since I was nine.…
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Only Smiling On The Outside: Teens Hide Depression
At home, I isolate myself. When I have my anxiety attacks, usually I lay on my back or my side and I start to hyperventilate. Inside [there are] a lot of things just going through my mind, just a lot of bad things. That’s all I think about. And the more I think about it, the worse it gets. So then I usually just cry it out.
“For We Will Have Paid Mother Nature Our Dues”: How Nature Shapes Human Behavior
Remix Your Life poet Kyle Lamberson grew up in Oakland, and he writes about how natural resources shape human endeavors.
Oakland Teens At The Forefront Of White House Computer Science Initiative
When I was a student at Oakland High School just a few years ago, my classmates and I had never…
Can Gaming Teach You To Be a Better Citizen?
While video games usually get a negative rap for teaching kids bad habits and manners, organizers say that games like Minecraft can actually teach important online social skills.
DIY: How To Make An Infographic
In this lesson, we’ll walk you through the basics of making your own infographic, depending on the data at hand.
Double Jointed: The Science Behind Turf Dancing
Turf dancers put their bodies on the line every time they go out and perform. Naturally, they are concerned about whether…
The Hazards of Growing Up on Treasure Island: One of the Most Beautiful Places on Earth
Some residents who live on Treasure Island in the San Francisco Bay are concerned about exposure to toxins, because many areas on the island have been marked as radioactive. Young people who live there worry about potential health risks.
Here’s How To Prepare For The Next Big Quake
If you’re like most teens in the Bay Area, you’ve only experienced a handful of earthquakes.