Beyond Tech: Oakland’s Young Entrepreneurs
There’s another kind of entrepreneur benefiting from the increased wealth in the Bay Area.
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Moving On Up, But Not Without Struggles
The summer before I began middle school, my family moved from Antioch, a diverse town with a reputation for high…
Are Teens Today More Narcissistic Than Previous Generations?
Tell me if you’ve heard this one before: taking selfies and being told you’re “special” has spoiled your poor, young…
When Parents Can No Longer Parent
I remember the day my dad taught me how to ride a bike on the sidewalk in front of our…
Understanding Why My Family Ignores Mental Health
When I was unable to shake off my sadness, my family would say, “You’re not being grateful for what you have. Look around you.” Sure, I was physically fine, but I felt mentally and emotionally unstable.
Navigating School Without A Computer
One of the hardest things in high school is not having a computer at home. And for me it’s not…
Life After A Shooting
I was eight years old, asleep in the top bunk of my bed, when I heard guys yelling outside my…
Nation Needs Prescription To Cure Prescription Drug Abuse
Xanax is a popular drug on my campus. It’s meant to reduce activity of the central nervous system and medicate anxiety. But it’s often taken recreationally.
High School Footballer Wants More Tackling Practice, Not Less
My high school football team has been limiting full contact practices for years, even before the state changed the rules. Instead of actually tackling during practice, we get in tackling lines to work on our form, but all we tackle is air.