When Anonymity Hides Hatred
Once my classmates had the opportunity to speak anonymously, it was like an entirely new side of them came out, one of fervent hatred and unashamed criticism.
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Rethinking the Rejection Letter
After having my life completely structured for 18 years, it’s up to me now.
7 Celebrities You Might Run Into On Campus
Which celebrities are currently college bound? We’ve got the campus round up.
When School Dress Codes Distract From Education
School dress codes are about more than just spaghetti straps — they may also reinforce disparities rooted in race, class, and gender.
Safe Spaces Don’t Coddle Students, They Build Up Their Confidence
Despite the benefits of having safe spaces on campus, debates on whether or not they serve a good purpose is still out there. There’s this idea that safe spaces coddle college students rather than prepare them for the real world. But that is NOT how I see it.
Race/Related: My First Time Being Called The N-Word, I Was In Elementary School
It was the first time I had ever heard that word. I didn’t know how to react. I had many questions. Should I be upset? Could I call the white student the n-word too? Who invented this word? Do adults use the word?
How I Learned I Didn’t Need To Be A Rich, White Girl To Be Happy
I never wanted to invite people over to my house because I thought that they would take one look at our shabby one-story home in what they would call the “ghetto” and go running back to their perfect, suburban, gated communities.
Access to Healthcare is Access to Life
Meet Risa Padilla, 18, from Oakland. Risa has asthma, severe allergies, and a rare condition called AMPS (amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome). AMPS is an abnormal pain reflex. Even a mild pain signal can be extremely painful.
California Youth Weigh In: Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We asked young people across California to share their own experiences with mental health issues.