Author Archives: sharon

Your Best Self

By Lexi Wesley Becoming your best self requires one to truly know themself as a person while expressing self love. Self love can come in various forms, but one that is of high importance is self-care. If you want to be … read more

Teen Jobs That Pay Well

By Zariah Palmer Growing up as a teenager, adults often told us that money did not grow on trees. Though they were technically wrong… They were also right. Before I graduated high school I used to piggyback off of my … read more

Test-Taking Tips

By Detra Brown Standardized tests like the ACT/SAT are measurement tools colleges use to determine a student’s potential for success at a given college or university. While the test doesn’t provide a complete picture of a student’s academic abilities, it’s … read more

DIY Fashion Fixes

By Corinne Dorsey As the school year slowly comes to an end, thoughts of future summer plans and wardrobe essentials arise in our minds. When searching through my closet, I seem to come upon broken zippers, ripped jeans (unintentionally at … read more

Gearing Back Up for the New School Year

By Evetta McGriff The new school year is right around the corner. It’s time to start preparing yourself to get back into a regular routine of going to school and doing homework. Whether you are preparing to return to high school … read more

Life After the Cap and Gown

By Sharon Jones-Scaife It’s that time of year… graduation season. As a graduate, you customarily received cards and gifts to celebrate your achievement and wish you well in your future endeavors. Normally, you get cash or a check. This year, … read more

Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Award

Provided by: Delete Cyberbullying Award: 1,000 Deadline: June 30, 2019 The Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship is available to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. To be considered, you must submit a maximum 500 – word essay on one of the following … read more

Teen Mental Health: Impact of Sugar and Poor Diet

By Detra Brown No matter one’s age, proper nutrition is essential. It supports bodily operation, enhances brain function, assists with digestion, and reduces chronic diseases. Eating right and exercise allows you to live long healthy lives. However, the hustle and bustle … read more