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  A Forgiven Felon

  By Kristin G., Heath, TX

  Mark Twain once said, “Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” Though these words paint a somewhat gentle picture of what forgiveness looks like, it often has a much harsher face. Jodi Sanderholm, a smart and vivacious girl from Kansas, was ab...
• Opinion > Movies / Music / TV
  Measuring Exposure

  By Kristin G., Heath, TX

  I grew up in a conservative Christian household, went to a school at a particularly protective elementary school, and was shielded from offensive and inappropriate materials for most of my childhood. As a family rule, I was not permitted to watch PG-13 movies until I was thirteen years old, so I was...
• Reviews > Movie Reviews
  Seven Pounds

  By Kristin G., Heath, TX

  “Seven Pounds” is a movie about self-sacrifice and love, starring the incredible Will Smith and Rosario Dawson. This deeply moving tale, nominated for six awards, will have viewer contemplating its deeper meaning and captivated by its genuine beauty. The movie begins as Ben Thomas (Smith), an...
• Opinion > School / College
  Better Learning

  By Kristin G., Heath, TX

  The words 'Spanish class' are bound to strike fear into any high schooler's heart. Between memorizing vocabulary words, practicing pronunciation, and remembering grammar, students barely have time to breathe. With all the information that comes with learning a new language, Spanish is easily one of ...
• Poetry > All Poetry
  When I look in the mirror

  By Kristin G., Heath, TX

  When I look in the mirror The girl I see Accusingly stares Back at me Her eyes question me And drip like rain And she asks why I caused this pain But this girl I see Is not my friend There’s no reason to care Or even pretend But why all this hurt? It’s easy to see My body rec...
• Opinion > Points of View
  Work and Play

  By Kristin G., Heath, TX

  Stress is a major problem in most people’s lives, a problem that hinders learning and can’t be fixed unless a proper balance of time is found for work and leisure. The roots of the problem often lie in one’s childhood and schooling, where the first traces of pressure from school, home, and fri...