As a child, I viewed zoos and marine parks as places of wonder—spaces where I could see animals up close and learn about wildlife. I believed these institutions provided animals with a safe, well-maintained...

Humans and ants are more similar than one may think— we work best in groups. Ants work together in colonies, support one another and gather food for the entire group. The way ants move as one makes me...

Books assigned in the English curriculum can often be a hit or miss, but regardless of our opinions, we all have to read, analyze and write about them. Throughout ninth, tenth and eleventh grade, we experience...

Freshman year, I found my role model—not in a historical figure or celebrity, but in a senior, the president of a club I had joined. She was the exact kind of person I strived to be: confident, effortlessly...

Who wants to spend hours slaving over notes when you can just watch a ten-minute video? Whether you’re cramming for APs or curious about the world, YouTube teachers make studying more effective, helping...

“The Harker School: K-12 College Prep.”  Harker’s consistent success in the college admissions process bolsters its reputation as a “college prep” school –– even one meriting a $64,800...

My nose itches as I step into my local Goodwill, the faint tang of detergent and old fabric hanging in the air. Metal racks of clothing stretch out before me, colors eclectic and textures varied. There’s...

High school can feel like an endless cycle of assignments, tests and college prep. We’re constantly working, and the pressure to succeed academically often overshadows everything, from hobbies to much-needed...

Politicians often make ambitious promises, from overhauling the American healthcare system or regulating abortion policies nationwide. But consequential bills with a wide-ranging impact that most...

Short form content has surged in popularity for its convenience and attention-grabbing appeal. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels and X, attract millions—and in TikTok’s case, one billion—users.  Microblogging...