Splurging On Prom Isn’t Worth It
It seemed like my peers equated feeling good about themselves to the amount of money they spent on dresses, limos and corsages.
Sophie Varon
Searching For Reasons Behind Segregation At Berkeley High
I’m in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program — also called the International High School — perceived by students as being the most rigorous program… as well as the whitest.
Understanding My Jewish Identity
I am a Jewish person, but not a very religious one. As I got older I started to look for…
DIY Toolkit: How To Find Your Radio Voice
You’ve done the research, you’ve written your script… now it’s time to step up to the mic and read. But if you really want to breathe life into your story, you can’t just read it— you have to perform it. So what goes into a good vocal performance? How do you sound casual, and authoritative? How do you sound like you’re talking to a friend, when you know actually reading off a paper? Learn some of the tricks of the trade for effective voicing in this lesson.
The Merits of Being a Teenage Fangirl
I’m 18 now and I’ve gotten used to the eye rolling when I mention my love for Justin Bieber, but what no one understands is that being a true fan is not only about obsessing over Justin’s looks or his music. He also represents an opportunity to get crazy about something.
High School Students Are Invited To Try Curling
One of the more obscure sports at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia is curling. That’s the one with the…
Questioning My Inside Jokes
“K.M.S.” I say it all the time. It stands for kill myself. But it’s just an inside joke with my friends. Right?
Am I A Shopaholic?
Whether you love buying gifts or dread trips to the mall, good luck avoiding some kind of shopping during the holiday season. But I don’t need the excuse of a holiday to get me to the stores. I’m obsessed with shopping.
Adjusting To My Sleeping Disorder
I only sleep a couple hours a night, but I’m never tired. I am what you would call a high-functioning insomniac.