Why is it that whenever someone says they have anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, or another mental health disorder, some people believe they are ‘mentally unstable’ and can’t be trusted? Why aren’t people always […]
We Must End The Stigma Surrounding Mental Health
Mental Health Resources Must Be Accessible in Schools
In recent years, the realities of mental health concerns and how they can impact teenagers has become more apparent to adults. Although students from all around the country are struggling with mental […]
Teacher Walkouts
On February 22, 2018, teachers in over 55 West Virginia counties walked out of their schools to protest low wages and to lobby for increased benefits and standards. This was a landmark […]
What Really is Cinco de Mayo?
Let’s get one thing straight: Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. That’s September 16th. But then why do we celebrate with tacos and tequila every year on May 5th? Well, […]
DACA Update
In 2017, when the Trump administration rescinded the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, it set an arbitrary deadline of March 5, 2018 for Congress to deliver a solution to replace […]
Ready Player One
Ever wished you could escape reality? Well, it’s the year 2045, and that’s what many of Earth’s inhabitants do in Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One- escape into the virtual reality world of […]
Love, Simon Came Out
In the new film Love, Simon, the traditional teen romantic comedy is mirrored by introducing a twist that is usually not explored in media. By making the main character gay, as well […]
