From Lookalikes to Lifelong Friends
Once, there were two girls that looked the same, Mia and Emma. Mia’s parents found good jobs that paid really well, but they had to move to another town. Luckily, they found a good private school that Mia could go to. It was the same school Emma went to
Summer is now here
With it comes laughter and cheer
We play in the sun
Controversy Over U.S. Travel Ban Challenges American Ideals
Acts that exclude people from traveling, emigrating, or seeking refuge in the USA have been seen as controversial throughout the history of the republic. This is as most of these act’s have been against certain groups of people and end up making it so that the ones who have fled to the USA to secure freedom have to deal with discrimination and strife. This is especially controversial considering the fact that one of the main slogans of the nation was this “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,” written on the statue of liberty, a symbol of american freedom and rights.
A Man Called Otto
If you’re reading this, I am dead. Don’t cry. Don’t worry. I am happy.
I wanted to thank you. The last few years of my life have been the best I’ve ever had. Thank you for making me see things in a better way. Thank you for being so darn persistent when you wanted me to open the door and have an actual conversation. Thank you for the cookies. And thank you for making me realize how much living I still had to do.
Phone Addiction, Not Screen Time Alone, Linked to Teen Mental Health Risks, Study Finds
A study showed that giving 10-year-olds screen time does not increase their risk of becoming suicidal later on, but it is actually those that become addicted to their phone that have a higher risk.
The Negative Impacts of Phones on Teen Mental Health
A study released in June 2025 by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine shows that teens in the U.S. who show addictive behaviors towards phones and social media are more likely to struggle with suicidal thoughts—raising concerns about how these things are really affecting kids.
The River
In the morning, the river moves slowly.
Mist floats above it,
water flows over rocks.
A bird lands on a branch, watches, then leaves.
The river keeps going.
Splash into Summer
The best summer activity for a hot day is definitely swimming at the pool with your friends. It is a refreshing activity that will cool you down. Not only do you swim, but you can also have lots of fun playing with beach balls, playing volleyball, or even just splashing in the water. A pool party is a great way to cool off and play. You can even show off new tricks to your friends, like doing a flip or doing a diving catch into the pool. A party in the water is a great way to socialize and have lots of fun. It helps you feel cool and will be the best day ever.
The Amazing Fishing Adventure
There was once a person named Ethan and he went on an amazing fishing adventure. His goal was to catch a shark, an orca, a colossal squid, and the legendary kraken. Ethan first bought a boat big enough to hold his team of 34 professional fishers.
New Study Shows How Suicidal Thoughts are Linked to Addiction, not Screen Use
A study published in the medical journal JAMA on Wednesday showed a surprising revelation: Longer screen times at the age of 10 is are not connected to suicidal thoughts later in life.