8 LGBTQ Teens Share What It’s Like to Live in Conservative Kern County, California
Kern county is a place where conservatism is common, but that doesn’t stop these youth from being themselves.
South Kern Sol
Is Your School Ignoring LGBTQ History?
LGBTQ history is often glossed over, and in California that’s against the law.
Op-Ed: ‘Our Gun Control Policy Is Out of Control’
We don’t need our teachers carrying guns to feel safe on campus. We need a safe learning environment where we won’t spend all of our time thinking about how we should react if a gunman enters the room.
Students’ College Pathway Challenges Laid Bare
Look around a typical high school classroom of about 20 students — it’s likely that just six will graduate from college.
Having “The Talk” With My Undocumented Parents
Families with undocumented family members are faced with the tough question: “What is my family going to do if I’m deported?”
Losing My Close Friend To Suicide, And No One’s Talking About It
My first encounter with youth depression came during my sophomore year in high school. I was only a witness and yet its impact was powerful enough to rip my life apart.
Dealing With Bullies
By Sabrina Garcia, South Kern Sol I was the type of girl who didn’t have a lot of friends in elementary…
Dreaming Beyond the Fields
By: Nora Ramirez/ South Kern Sol As I look around Arvin, I realize how few options there are for me…
How Do Arvin Youth Use the Library?
By: South Kern Sol Ed. note: The fall in oil prices is hitting Kern County California’s General Fund and The…