License Free. Fewer teens choose to get their driver’s license immediately after coming of age By Andy Yang <[email protected]> When 16-year-old junior Ari Robbins needs to go somewhere,...

Many students face irrational, unexplainable fears that may be confused with phobias By Emma Neukam <[email protected]> Most people develop phobias or intense fears of insects, heights or...

Diet Coke may have  negative health effects despite its reputation as a “healthier” alternative to regular Coke By Caroline Zhang <[email protected]> According to junior Sarah Helmy, it...

Students grieve the loss of a loved one differently than adults, each other By Laura Peng <[email protected]> On July 2, 2009, junior Samantha Clark was at a retreat with her youth...

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Teenagers across the nation, like junior Bethany Arrington, have dealt with body image issues through eating disorders, often spurred on by the media By Darlene Pham <[email protected]> At...

More and more people visit the stranger webcam chat site, Chatroulette, raising concerns about Internet safety By Darlene Pham <[email protected]> Junior Sara Zhang sees and talks to people...

While some students consider texting effective, others find it distracting and detached By Laura Peng <[email protected]> Junior Mark Huber texts continuously throughout the day: during meals,...

With increasing teen pregnancy rates and media portrayal, pregnant teens face skewed perceptions By Darlene Pham <[email protected]> Like most teenagers, junior Anna Redmond had been free-spirited...

Instead of having birthday parties with friends, some students choose to avoid the hassle of money and planning by celebrating with family By Audrey Bailey <[email protected]> She doesn’t...

Students discover generic food products have more to offer than discounted price tags By Laura Peng <[email protected]> Gatorade. Häagen-Dazs. Honey Nut Cheerios. Junior Alex Eaton has...

Many students choose to read pre-written notes instead of actual books, which teachers discourage By Emma Neukam <[email protected]> Ever since he was a sophomore, senior Jae Han, like...