Unsafe, Unhealthy, Unpredictable by Karyn Brodsky There’s something happening on college campuses in epidemic proportions, and unfortunately, it’s not learning. Today, more than ever, binge drinking has become a trend, and its results are disturbing. In the U.S., binge drinking has become the most common example of excessive alcohol…
Some Startling Stats to Be Aware Of Submitted by a High School Teacher who has taken the additional task of organizing Red Ribbon Week because of her dedication to the students. As a teacher I hear a lot of things that make me worry for the safety of my…
Tragedy into Triumph by Rebecca Utley-Baker Ten years ago, I lost my eldest brother, John, to a heart attack. My family was shocked that a man of 47 years with no signs of heart disease would pass suddenly. Needless to say, it impacted our family beyond words. A year and…
By Madison Cook | Contributor As teenagers in the 21st century, we are constantly influenced by the presence of the media routinely reminding us of the poor decisions made by celebrities we grew up idolizing, such as Miley Cyrus and Lindsey Lohan. In this time of our lives encompassed by…
We’ve all heard the saying, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” Even though we know better, we sometimes let ourselves believe that other families are faring better in the child-rearing department. Peering through rose-colored windows into their homes, we think we see better adjusted,…