“To be number one, you have to work hard from day one,” the words echoed through my head as I sat and watched my cousin’s graduation. Names were called as Lugo went down a list of numbers and rankings. The Top 10 students stood in front of the crowd, my cousin herself being one of them. The...

You wake up in the morning, ready to start this new day. The weather is getting nicer, the flowers are blooming, and school is coming to an end. You try to take in that fresh, crisp air, except your nose is stuffed, then you realize your eyes are itchy. The panic is about to strike as you run to the...

The expectations in my home growing up have been challenging to live up to, academically. It has always been mandatory that you come home every marking period with straight A’s. With me being the only child, I held the weight of everything on my shoulders and always strived to do my best. However,...

You are browsing your favorite posts on Instagram as you usually do when you suddenly come across a person who has similar interests. You decide to talk to them. The conversations with them keep going. You realize that you vibe with that person. That special bond really makes you think, “Are they as...

On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of “Jane Roe,” meaning that women would have the fundamental right to choose either or not to have abortions. This decision would create one of the biggest divides in American history. Roe v. Wade has been the topic of major controversy in the...