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One Year Later, Franklin Park Zoo’s “Nature’s Neighborhoods” Prove Their Value
You will not want to miss “Nature’s Neighborhoods.”
Virtual Reality: A Look Into the Future
VR provides an escape from reality (pun intended).
All Hair is Good Hair
Now, natural hair is making a comeback.
PTSD: President Trump Stress Disorder
How Trump-trauma is impacting teens’ physical and mental health
The Future Has Arrived with Artificial Intelligence
AI is already here, ready to make your life easier.
Skip the Caesar! Teen obesity is a health and social issue
Until teens are living more active lifestyles, teen obesity will continue to be an issue.
Your Guide to Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
Sexuality and gender are both important when it comes to who you are and how you live.
Teens react after a summer of increased gun violence
I feel like it’s up to us, the upcoming youth, to take a stand against violence.
Your back to school diet
Students should consume the right foods in order to stay on track and boost mental stamina.
The Pursuit of Appyness
Smartphones help people capture moments, learn things, travel, communicate and connect with others.
Get Out proves we haven't come as far as we thought
Jordan Peele introduces many subconscious ideas that should cause the audience to stop and think.
Ethical issues arise as immortality becomes feasible
Part of the reason that we tend to... love one another is that we know those people won’t be there forever.
America’s Major Superhero Franchises Have Entered a Golden Age
Marvel’s movies continue to score big at the box office, so you can’t deny that their films are the most popular and profitable.
Welcome to the learning society: How Western epistemology has colonized your mind
Students are encouraged to follow the “normal” path of life, but in actuality, this means kids can only follow one path.
Video
My Story
Navigating middle school with a learning disability
How gentrification is affecting Roxbury residents
Recently, I've noticed an increase of students and people that are not of color.
Do homeless women have sufficient access to menstrual products?
It's necessary because it's a part of human dignity, a part of human health.
How street wear became high fashion
Street wear is usually an affordable alternative to designer brands.
Why is the Lawn on D so popular?
Check out the food, socializing, games and ginormous swings.
Health + Beauty
It Isn't Dope
We’re seeing these opioids become a lot more available on the streets.
Modeling while Muslim: Modesty wear deserves a space in high fashion
For such a prominent corner of the market, the Muslim population does not receive enough representation in fashion.
Beating bleach
“Being a dark skin girl...I'm that girl everyone would never want to be.’”
Belleza
If I were Bonita…
Do You Want to Build a Baby?: Gene editing offers more problems than answers
Imagine the perfect baby, your perfect baby, with all the desired traits you want.
The euthanasia debate explained
Suffering and pain are omnipresent in the modern world.
What's Happening Now
My Story
Navigating middle school with a learning disability
Local
If the hoodie fits: Boston police stopping black males without justification
Imagine being with your friends, and then a patrol car pulls up.
How did we get here? Northeastern displaces Roxbury residents
These two places are near each other, but might as well be universes apart.
Secret Boston Sights
Beat the tourist crowds and visit these hidden gems recommended by a local Bostonian.
Dot crime on the rise
Although crime in Boston is at a two-decade low, the numbers are still higher than anyone would like to feel safe in their neighborhood, let alone their own home.
Boston or Bloodston: Roxbury crime surges in summer
Poverty, violence and murder—it’s all a cycle that Roxbury residents have been dealing with for decades.
3 cheap eats in Boston
I set out to find three of the best affordable restaurants in Boston.
From ballpark to Boston, Alex’s Chimis brings fresh Dominican fare
Alex’s Chimis has good service and great food.
Tech
Watch out, jocks: Esports are on the horizon
“Technology is changing how we live, and it is changing how we compete."
‘Asteroids’ and aggression
Recently, violent video games have taken over the gaming world.
Nonviolent video games boost self esteem, study says
Nonviolent video games may seem boring, but surprisingly there are some good benefits from these types of games.
Personal Narrative
Big Kid: Growing up through nostalgia
“Is everything I have too childish?”
Culture Club
Monkey see, monkey steal
These blatant double standards make me ask: Why can white figures profit off of the use of cultural appropriation so frequently?
Turn down the flame: Roasting not as innocent as it seems
What has bullying turned into?
Slamming the locker room door shut: Hypermasculinity is poisoning gender relations
Does locker room talk influence rape culture?
I’m Coming Out: Five tips for closeted teens
Do not doubt yourself. Do not doubt your sexuality and do not doubt your life.
Explicando la crisis en venezuela
Para mejor entender la crisis, primero hay que entender el pasado.
Opinion
Words Matter: In defense of Merriam-Webster
Dictionaries exist as a record of language, reminding us of the virtues and faults of the past.
Taxation without representation: It’s time to give teens the vote
Older teenagers are being disenfranchised by the U.S.
A&E
Survival of the loudest: The evolution of rock 'n' roll
“Rock ‘n’ roll ain’t noise pollution, rock and roll will never die.”
What memes mean to mainstream media
The storm clouds are gathering.
The evolution of hip-hop from hustle to hooks
During the 1970’s, hip-hop music began underground in local areas. Today, music is more accessible because of the evolution of technology.
Watch out, Bond: The Atomic Blonde is no damsel in distress
In this movie, women are no longer being saved by men; women are saving the world.
The future of Internet freedom is in your hands
Do you want be the generation that allowed the Internet to die?
Jay-Z goes deep on platinum powerhouse 4:44
That’s right, rapper Jay-Z has outdone himself.
Binge-worthy: The best of Netflix
Do you ever have those days in the beginning of the year where you don’t have that much homework and you have nothing else to do?
The Writing’s on the Wall
The big question about graffiti is whether it is street art or vandalism.
For today’s kids, diversity comes from cartoons
It is important to display a diverse array of cast members and content in shows.
Thrills ensue when humans become “Prey”
You are just a simple human, not a warrior, at the beginning of the game.
School
How Boston Catholic schools fail their black students
In every school, there is the good, the bad and the ugly.
History of Homework: Where does it end?
Where did the idea of homework even come from?
Students of Color Survival Guide for Private School
Private school can be hard.
METCO program comes with hidden challenges
It’s 6:00AM, I have to leave soon. This is my life as a METCO student.
“BLS,” or just “BS?”
What is the point of homework if it does not help you learn in any way?
Self-care and senior year: Tips for dealing with post-summer stress
Can you smell that? Yup, that’s the back to school season in the air.
Minority students become the majority in US colleges
The Boston Globe reports that 50.8 percent of students admitted to Harvard are minorities.