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
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
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
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
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
By Evetta McGriff Acne is caused when your pores get clogged with dead skin cells. During the summer it seems like acne picks up more than the other seasons, especially for those who have oily skin. If you work outside … read more
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
By Corinne Dorsey Spring Break Trips, Prom Fits, and the latest summer flicks. These are only a few of the numerous distractions that infiltrate the lives (and grades) of students across the nation. (And trust me I relate completely.) As a … read more
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
By Evetta McGriff Are you looking for things to do this summer? Here is a list of fun activities to do starting with the letters in the words summertime fun. You may want to come up with additional fun activities, but … read more
