I am an avid fan of haikus.   Perhaps it is the way that the 17 syllables roll off the tongue in such a short, savory way. Perhaps it is the Asian...

  Many science fiction novels have been written about the ever-growing presence of technology, with many focusing on the potential danger and  control...

  A girl wobbled down the street on her bike, legs hesitantly pedaling up and down. On one down, she paused too long, and began to lean dangerously to...

  We all have something we dread. This fear becomes a subtle probing thought in the back of our minds. Something that bothers us and consumes our thoughts....

  As a child, your parents offering to take you to the zoo seemed so fun, but there comes a time when you’re looking at a sad bear in a cage and you...

    I respect passion. I respect strong opinions, and I respect people who argue for what they believe in. What I cannot respect is those who...

  Anxiety. Definition: A modern cliché. At least this is how I feel anxiety is defined in today’s world. It seems that everyone I talk to suffers from...

    Author C.S. Lewis once said:  “Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.”   Over the course of my...

  Clear your mind and think. What is the one word you’d use to describe the jeans that fit you snugly?   What is one word you’d use to describe...

  The only thing guaranteed in life is death.   How it happens, when it happens, even why it happens are all indeterminate – but none of us can...

  Climate change is a seemingly distant and foreign issue to students at Granite Bay High.   Some people are disinterested in it because it is increasingly...

  When a student goes to class, they have the right to feel as safe as possible.   Does our school district agree?   After allegations of sexual...