Who killed Wellington?
By: Elanor Spring "It's a tough world to find yourself in, but it's an even tougher one to be yourself in."Chris Colfer It seems like the vast majority of assigned school reading pertains to the topic of coming of age. It's common to dispel this genre of literature as unnecessary; after all, aren't we grown … Continue reading Coming of Age: Why It Matters
By Caden Boyd Society or Asylum? Whether they notice it or not, everybody is followed around by ghosts. They follow you around, whispering suggestions and recommendations in your ear. These are not your conventional specters, because they aren't all dead people. These ghosts are your past experiences, good or bad. People rely on the past … Continue reading Talking to The Past
By Jack Weisensel Unknown cynic philosopher statue in Rome Cynicism is a lack of faith in the honorable motivations of people, it is to believe that every man is only motivated for himself. Selfishness, deceitfulness, greed, and treachery are all quality's of human nature and therefore are quality's of our nature. The concept of cynicism … Continue reading Comprehending Cynicism with Autism
By Cole Fiechter I'm sure most people have felt disdain towards others, sometimes justified, and sometimes not. Maybe you don't like the way they act towards you. Maybe you just don't like the way they look. But whether or not you like them doesn't change the fact that everyone should be respected, right? Well, maybe … Continue reading Coping With Disabilities: A Counterpoint
By Jeremy Webster Our memories are stored here One thing that I've always found strange is how in some topics studied in school I can remember every little bit of information, while in some I completely forget some aspects that we've learned in that class. The only connection to how I remember certain things while … Continue reading Memorization in the Modern Era
By: Lucas Christian 46.6 million adults suffer from a mental illness in America. Growing up in a nice house in a nice neighborhood, I had never thought of the police as anything but good. I thought they were there to help me in moments of crisis and danger. I never had to think twice when … Continue reading Police, Good OR Bad?
By B.F Spoilers warning! Written by Mark Haddon. The Curious Incident of The Dog in The Night-time written by Mark Haddon was a very interesting book. It did a very good job of showing a clear example of what it's like to be a kid with autism. Christopher lives with his dad (Mr. Boone). His … Continue reading Trust And The Truth
By: Meagan Gordon You had the worst day ever. You got five hours of sleep, and forgot your lunch on your kitchen counter top. The wind and rain messed up your hair. You slipped down a couple of stairs, and bruised your elbow making it turn bright purple. Later you failed you history exam. Things … Continue reading Why Pets Are Our Best Friends
By Leslie Garza If a mom leaves her kids the first thing kids probably think is, "She doesn't love me anymore" or, "She doesn't want to be with me anymore." They can also think that she's leaving them for a guy, or sometimes kids can think that they did something wrong. Also, they can think … Continue reading Is it OKAY If a Mom Abandons Her Children?
By ER Crying at night, feeling lesser than others during the day, the constant comparison looms over our children, teens, and young adults. Amelia and Michael are two individuals who are affected by this, both noticing the differences between themselves and the other people chosen to be representatives. Amelia compares her body to those of … Continue reading Standards in Society
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