What Is the Bravest Thing You’ve Ever Done?
Have you ever been in a situation that required bravery? What were the circumstances? Did you take action?Davyon Johnson, 11, couldn’t quite understand it: the pizza party, the accolades from the mayor of Muskogee, Okla., his picture in the newspaper and on television — and the word that had been linked to his name: hero.Why,…
What Is the Most Wholesome Thing You’ve Seen Lately?
“Wholesome.” What do you think of when you see that word? What does it mean to you? Do you and your friends use it often? If so, what for? What are some things you would describe as wholesome?In “When Did ‘Wholesome’ Become a Gen Z Compliment?,” Sadiba Hasan writes about how young people are using…
Teenagers on the Best Thing About Being Their Age
The best thing about being a teenager is … Fun and adventure.Though I am on the cusp of adulthood and leaving the safety of my childhood, I would never wish my age away. I am a 16-year-old teenage girl. I have slumber parties with my friends where we eat snacks and talk about boys and…
What Is the Best Thing About Being Your Age?
Do you like being a kid? If you could wave a magic wand and turn into an adult, would you?
Is There Such a Thing as a ‘Useless’ College Major?
The essay begins: I have taught creative writing at Mississippi’s flagship university for over 20 years, and I’ve witnessed a powerful outcome: Students who master written and spoken communication can change the world.Which is why the educational trend focusing on student outcomes is so alarming. In September, Mississippi’s state auditor, Shad White, published a report,…
