I’ll admit it, I tend to withhold the truth. But that doesn’t mean I’m a liar, does it? Sometimes I’ll hear a joke and instead of asking for it to be repeated, I’ll pretend to understand it....

Whether you're listening to your assorted playlist while staring into space or trying to find the motivation to cram those extra five minutes of studying in, Spotify is most likely there.  Over a little...

In this century, music consumes our lives. We listen to it everywhere — in the car, while doing homework, or even in the shower. Each day, the songs we choose influence our identities. Our carefully...

Yes, it’s me. I confess. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, go ask your parents. Anyone who lives between Bella Vista Elementary School and Safeway has seen me: that girl, always on a path...

“Aggression unopposed becomes a contagious disease.” These were the famous words spoken by Jimmy Carter over the years of history he was a part of. He not only believed in amplifying underrepresented...

The clock has hit midnight and the ball has dropped in New York. Fireworks are going off in the sky, people are hugging their loved ones as they think about all the things that they’re going to change...

I often find myself apologizing for things others notice about me. I’ll find myself saying, “Sorry if I talked too much,” “Sorry if I made that awkward,” or even, “Sorry if I was annoying.”...

You’ve probably seen One House Bistro on your Instagram feed before. Known for its stunning, picture-perfect ambiance, this Asian fusion restaurant is as much a visual experience as it is a culinary...

In spring, we eat frosted cupcakes topped with sprinkles. During fall, we eat pumpkin pie or pecan pie–just pie in general. Winter is for hot chocolate with marshmallows, and summer always has ice-cold...

It is no secret that DV has a distinct “bs” culture. Essentially, a lot of homework is done carelessly; in particular, when assignments are graded for completion, thoughts of taking time to think about...

On the first day of freshman year, I walked to school alone. Shouldering my old backpack, intimidated, I climbed the steps. Around me, my fellow freshmen swarmed, reuniting joyously with their friends...

When I was a freshman, I unexpectedly started my period and had to rush to the administration office with a makeshift pad. I later had to run a mile, all the while using the pads given to me by the school,...