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Pledge

By sarah.s

, Attleboro, MA

From this point forward I will not stand to be unhappy any longer. I will not stand to be broken down, broken apart, broken-hearted. From this point forward my success does not depend on my waistline and my strength does not depend... (more »)

Writer's Block

By Michael M., Waukesha, WI

It was a Tuesday, the third of October, when my muse left me. Halfway through the third chapter of my deliciously satirical exposé, which I had so cleverly titled “The Ethical Politician,” it happened. My pen froze to the paper, a pool of... (more »)

The Holes in My Heart

By Lea S., N. Merrick, NY

As a child in Cambodia, life was difficult. It went from bad to worse when my mother got sick. As usual, my father left us and went someplace else. I hardly ever saw him. I loved my father and maybe I still do. He wasn’t a nice man, though. He... (more »)

An Exclusive Interview with..

By Julia C., E. Greenwich, RI, and Nadine G., Setauket, NY

Nadine: What has been your most memorable time at the White House?Hillary Rodham Clinton: That is such a hard question to answer, because there are so many memorable moments, starting with the very first time you come in. (We're not permitted to... (more »)

So Long, Wonder Years

By Denise L., Spokane, WA

“I want fabulous, that is my simple request. All things fabulous, bigger and better and best. Fetch me my Jimmy Choo flip-flops. Where is my pink Prada tote? I need my Tiffany hair band. And then I can go for a float.” I can’t tell you... (more »)

The Perks of Being a..

By just3words, Interlachen, FL

The Perks of Being Wallflower is an epic novel for any generation. After reading it three times, I am still deeply moved. This is a great coming-of-age story, perhaps as memorable as The Catcher in the Rye. Charlie reaches out through letters... (more »)

Breaking free

By Mike B., Harrisville, RI

This was made completely of wire and cards, and a sheet of cardboard. It took a very long time to create and to get the lighting correct. (more »)

Priorities

By Katie S., Akron, OH

All too often teenagers lose sight of what’s most important in high school. With so much going on, it is easy to get distracted. You must set goals and keep clear priorities. Most importantly, high school relationships should not interfere with... (more »)