Author Archives: sharon

What to Consider When Dating

By Le’Juana Searcy The dating-love-bug has bit you and you are consumed with spending time with the one you adore. So many are in the fantasy world of boy meets girl, and they envision walking around in love on cloud … read more

FAFSA Tips

By Evetta McGriff If you are planning to attend college and you’re not sure how you’re going to pay for it, this article is definitely for you! One of the biggest worries for students and their parents is how to pay … read more

Perseverance

By Lexi Wesley I believe Smokie Norful sings it best in the song, Understand. “Sometimes I feel like giving up, It seems like my best just ain’t good enough Lord if you hear me, I’m calling you Do you see, do … read more

Live Deliberately Essay Contest

Provided by: The Walden Woods Project/Thoreau Institute Award: $250 Deadline: March 15, 2018 The Live Deliberately Essay Contest is open to all students aged 14 – 21. You must submit an essay of no more than 750 words based on … read more

Eliminating Negative Self Talk

Sticks and stones may break my bones. But words will never hurt me. As a child you may have been taught this popular saying. Perhaps you’ve even repeated it in response to an insult or insensitive remark. But it is … read more

Desperate to Fit In

By Le’Juana Searcy Being included in the lives of others and establishing solid friendships are paramount. If it weren’t, there wouldn’t be a purpose for us to coexist! Knowing who you are and entering a healthy relationship for the right … read more

Summer Staycation Ideas

By Le’Juana Searcy The summer is here and you can have just as much fun on a staycation as you can have when leaving town to go on a vacation. The wonderful thing about a staycation is that it can … read more