With my cheek pressed against the warm pavement, I stayed as still as possible. I worried that if I breathed too heavily, I would disrupt the progress of a masterpiece. My brother carefully tiptoed...

Snow falls from her window, she leaps out of bed and her warm, fuzzy socks hit the icy wood floor. It’s only Christmas Eve, but the excitement is beaming from her face. Her siblings are still asleep,...

While peacefully scrolling through Pinterest, I carefully analyzed the pins that popped up on my feed. Pictures of girls with perfect blowouts, and friends wearing matching white Brandy Melville sets appeared...

A chill breeze flows through her hair, and crisp leaves crunch beneath her black boots. On the hunt for a Halloween costume, she makes her way into Spirit Halloween. As she grazes through each display,...

It was but a board – square, colorful, and deceptively unassuming. Harsh living room lights shone across it, creating a glow around the familiar property cards, tiny green houses, and pair of dice. I...

“‘I don't need very much now,’ said the boy, ‘Just a quiet place to sit and rest. I am very tired.’  ‘Well,’ said the tree, straightening herself up as much as she could, ‘Well, an...

Clubs offered at Marcus High School are a perfect way to make friends, find a community with the same interests as you, and explore different career paths. With the plethora of clubs offered, there is...

I sit on the sand, fine particles sticking to my thighs. With each breath, I am met with the salty scent of ocean water. The waves aren’t violent; they’re so calming that if I close my eyes I can fall...

The Backseat Lovers are my favorite band to listen to when I'm feeling angry, sad or even ecstatic. Their music ranges from Indie-Folk to Indie-Rock. One of my favorite albums  “When We Were Friends”...

Middle school was a difficult time for me, let alone 6th grade, a brand new place to get used to. How overwhelming. I struggled with immense insecurity and lacked an understanding of social cues. in a...

My world turned around on Sept. 27th, 2021 at 6:54 P.M. As I read over the singular text from my mother sent 10 minutes prior, a familiar feeling in my gut grew while I frantically asked my closest...