A Teen Perspective

I was born 2 years and 2 days after my older sister Lydia. We were always really close. We had shared birthday parties. We shared a room....

“Omigod you look just like Selena Gomez.” “Wow you have hair exactly like Merida’s in Brave.” “You would be a perfect Cinderella for...

~By Kris Kaliyani~ Everyone has idols they want to be like, but for that relationship with media to be healthy in any way, our idols have...

Have you ever thought about what you would see in a boggart? I have. I'd see a mirror version of myself as I am my worst enemy and I am...

Tired of basic love tropes? Try our book recs: Wonder / Familial Love Written by R.J Palacio , Wonder is the extraordinary story of a...

By: Amilya Wilson On the last day of August, 2021, my younger brother had a brain aneurysm. He was 15 and alone when it happened....

I’ve been asked countless times how I “do it all.” Many people have been asked the same thing; it’s become a whole culture to praise...

By: Saskia Scarce “You are a good conversationalist”, says a person that I have known for years. I smile instantly. “You are such a good...

Since 2009, hospital admissions for non-fatal self-harm in girls ages fifteen to nineteen have gone up by 62% (Turning Life On, November 5).

“Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!” These words are familiar to any casual viewer of late-night television. Saturday Night Live...

I preface this article by saying I have ADHD. This means that my experiences with both of these online communities comes from a place of...

The New Year comes with excitement and optimism. People create vision boards and resolutions to have a prosperous year. New Year’s...

“I want to write a book!” declared bright-eyed 8-year old Risha to her parents one evening. “Go for it!” they said, smiling. And she did!...

Remember when we used to get those shiny “great job” stickers in elementary school? Well, I’m in high school now, and I still find myself...

Trigger Warning The following article contains discussion of topics relating to disordered eating. Please do not keep scrolling in an...

In recent decades, plastic production levels have skyrocketed to a deadly degree, and as humans continue to generate over 400 million...

Adapted from an academic essay* The facade of the American Dream creates the illusion that America is a safe space for immigrants. This...

“Be a man,” is a phrase I’ve become very used to hearing when confronted with a problem. “Deal with it like a man,” they say. I can say...

Lights, Cameras, but where was the real climate action? COP26 was more than just a conference—it was a spectacle. The multi-week...

In recent years, the Canadian government has attempted to increase their involvement in humanitarian efforts for women as pressure from...