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I am not concerned about the coronavirus for myself, but rather for those who live in developing nations. The United States has enough medical facilities and resources to deal with a crisis like this, but a country in sub-Saharan Africa, where there have been cases reported, could be dealt a death blow if a large…

Teenagers share what drives them in school: inspiring teachers, interesting classes, the feeling of accomplishment and more.

Connecting Through FoodWhite sandy beaches, tropical bright-colored fruits, and sunny days spent with family used to be my reality. My grandparents’ house in Cebu used to be my second home. Tan lines and sunburn used to be what I complained about — now they’re what I long for. After the Covid-19 virus hit, the distance…

Teenagers weigh in on why young people are reporting record levels of hopelessness.

Please note: Student comments have been lightly edited for length._________Students shared their thoughts on New Year’s resolutions.At first, I used to believe that New Year’s resolutions were a ridiculous idea. I thought, “Why would I wait for the whole year to end to make a change in my life?” I still believe that if I…

I feel a strong sense of disgust towards human secretions. Even the presence of these two words side by side sends a bone-trembling chill down my spine. The article mentions disgust being tied to either your senses or your mental association with the object. In my case, both my senses and mental state are revolted…

My personal journey about mental health has been a long one. I’ve been in and out of therapy since a very young age and I’m pretty heavily medicated for depression/anxiety. I live with the guilt of what I did to myself, what I put my parents through. I was only 11/12. I had thoughts I…

Swimming: Add Mixed Gender RelaysMy favorite sport, swimming, provides me with a sense of pride and joy. I relate to the professional swimmers I watch on television because I comprehend the amount of work they put into the pool to occasionally drop milliseconds of time in an event. It can be gruesome, but I find…

Teenagers share tributes to the educators who have made a difference in their lives.

Teenagers share the dishes and culinary traditions that have been passed down in their families.