When political labels are weaponized to justify violence and strip victims of their dignity, we trade our shared humanity for partisan warfare. Reclaiming empathy is no longer just a moral choice—it is a desperate necessity to stop a culture that has become dangerously desensitized.
Abandoned buildings carry a magic modern development rarely matches. As bland, interchangeable structures replace them, communities lose not just old walls but the character and imagination that once shaped their streets.
Endless, sensationalized news and algorithm-driven feeds overwhelm our ability to think clearly, heighten anxiety, and distort how we see the world. As information races toward us faster than we can process it, how can anyone stay grounded and informed when the news never stops coming?
In 1993, Octavia Butler published Parable of the Sower, speculative fiction about a dystopian America. 32 years later, much of what she predicted rings eerily true. What solutions does she offer, and how could we implement them now?
The internet’s newest trend isn’t a fashion statement, it’s emotional concealment. As women hide their relationships and sincerity becomes a social risk, a generation obsessed with appearing unbothered is quietly trading genuine connection for the safety of detachment.
From Victorian diet fads to Instagram filters, skinny culture has long dictated what it means to be “beautiful.” This obsession with thinness—rooted in racism, sexism, and media-fueled perfection—continues to endanger mental and physical health worldwide, revealing how deeply the “thin ideal” still shapes our bodies, identities, and worth.
How systemic neglect and inequality continue to limit the futures of Philadelphia’s youth
The fast fashion industry, driven by trends and overconsumption, thrives on environmental destruction and worker exploitation. Beneath its low prices lie high costs to people, resources, and the planet—costs that mindful consumers have the power to change.
Almost every writer knows about the classics. Books like Jane Eyre, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Frankenstein and Pride and Prejudice are all novels that shape the storytelling of many great authors today. However, when I first discovered Jane Austen’s most well known book, I committed a crime that any avid reader would chastise me for–I watched the movie first.
Alongside renown for her new movie Wicked, Ariana Grande faces backlash on her personal choices involving her romantic life. How much of this backlash is a side effect of a patriarchal society?
Toxic male podcasts that spread harmful rhetoric are on the rise, perpetrating dangerous ideals to their audiences.
The mainstream news and media has finally caught up with the idea that overusing devices or certain apps is harmful to almost everyone, yet there is still much that the average person doesn't know about. This article seeks to provide information on phone addiction and also alternative activities and ideas for off-screen life.
Over the last few decades, texting has become the main source for communication for teens. From waking up each morning and checking our phones to sending that last good night message, texting has become a big deal in our daily life. In recent years, this trend has begun to overshadow face-to-face conversations, changing how we connect with others.
In an era dominated by the 24-hour news cycle, political coverage is inescapable. From scrolling through TikTok to turning on the TV, teens today are constantly bombarded with stories about climate change, election coverage, mass shootings, and social injustices. While staying informed is important, this relentless and unforgiving exposure to often distressing news leaves many teens feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and burned out.
