A Tale as Old as Time: The Quiet Death of Ambition
Alyssa Saidova discusses how technology affects focus and ambition while encouraging young people to build better habits.
The Potential of Story and Fiction
Abir Dhillon discusses how fiction shapes our perspectives, connects us to others, and influences how we understand the world around us.
Social Media: The Overlooked Obstacle to Love
Vrishika Mehta analyzes how social media has reshaped our perception of love into something more demanding and artificial.
Why Libraries Matter More Than Ever: What Reading Taught Me to Understand About Other People
Ethan Wu reflects on how libraries make knowledge accessible and help readers build empathy and understand different perspectives.
The Normalization of Stress in Youth
Saia Manchanda challenges the normalization of student burnout, questioning why exhaustion has become a measure of success.
Quality over Quantity: The Real Story of Underconsumerism
Alyssa Saidova discusses the topic of overconsumption and provides advice on how to embrace underconsumption.
The (Definitively Non-Definitive) True Meaning of Concept Albums
Pedro Borges Coelho's exploration of concept albums that focuses on storytelling, structure, and sound.
Flowers Are Made to Wilt
Jemimah Olaniyi reflects on life’s fleeting moments exploring how to appreciate the beauty in things that don’t last.
Digital Mirrors: Identity in a Pop-Driven World
Akshita Nittala explores how trends, social media, and shared interests shape self-expression.
The Apathy Epidemic: A Look at Indifference in School Culture
Klaire Xiao reflects on apathy in schools, exploring how social media, stress, and indifference affect empathy.