As Rachel Joy Scott once said, "I have this theory that if one person will go out of their way to show compassion, then it will start a chain reaction of the same." Rachel Joy Scott was a normal high...
We have all read about the unusual customs that men and women around the world endure as they near adulthood. In America, we have one as well: high school. For most, this means becoming a freshman and...
2016 has been proclaimed by many as a year made up of bad fortune, disappointment, and heartache. It was a year that was comprised of many different events, both substandard and wonderful. With the...
From the day I could articulate a complete sentence, I was inspired to write. Because of the fact that my Aunt Liz, who doubles as an English teacher, lived in my house while I was growing up, I had...
As someone who grew up in a family who loves books, I have been exposed to a number of stories in my lifetime. Reading different genres throughout my life has allowed me to determine what types of books...
I can follow my hatred for math and the sciences back to first grade, to the time when six-year old Katie got a stellar 21/100 on her math test (yes, this high achievement is still filed away in my house...
The most well known phrase from the preamble to the Constitution is undoubtedly its opening line: “We the people.”Although it may not appear so at first glance, this revolutionary statement set the...
As you are reading this, you are using a computer, a tablet, a smartphone, or a laptop, but do you know how to code on any of this technology? For many people, the answer to this question is no. This...
You’ve most likely seen videos as you scroll through social media sites- a teen’s laptop getting smashed, or perhaps their hair being cut in an embarrassing way. Parents publically shaming their...
By: Katie Quigley
Ever since the 2012 Olympic Games in London, I have been obsessed with the sport of gymnastics. With my detailed background in competitive dance, I was easily drawn to women’s gymnastics,...
There is no better way to escape your own reality than by losing yourself in a book. Ever since I was young, my worldly fascinations lie within stories. Whether it be a nationally recognized work or...
Whenever you walk into a gym, you will undoubtedly spot multiple people utilizing the treadmills, ellipticals, or bikes. These people will most likely run, walk, or cycle for 30-45 minutes before ending...