In his first appearance after being elected pope, the former Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio wore a simple wooden cross instead of the bejeweled model typically worn by new popes. During my spring break, I watched white smoke billow out of the chimney of St. Peter’s Basilica signaling the selection of the new pope. Soon after, Cardinal […]
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Social media kindles nonviolent protest – Commercial Appeal
Last February, before my 15th birthday, my parents permitted me to create my own Facebook account, if I “friended” them. I wanted one just so I could keep in touch with close friends and distant family. But as I watched demonstrations in the Middle East last spring, I realized that Facebook and the Internet had […]
LETTER: CAUSING MORE CONFUSION FOR YOUTHS – Commercial Appeal
I agree with Wendi C. Thomas that the “Don’t Say Gay” bill should not be passed. As a high school student, I believe that prohibiting teachers from talking about any sexual orientation will only cause confusion for the children. If passed, this bill will restrict full and better understanding of gays and lesbians. In fact, […]
Lausanne Book Drive – Commercial Appeal
Before school was out for the summer, the Health Occupation Students of America of Lausanne Collegiate School conducted a book drive for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Club leaders Monika Jain (left) and Keyuree Satam show off the more than 600 books collected from the high school and middle school students. Source: Commercial Appeal
Real life informs students’ personal finance essays – Commercial Appeal
Financial literacy: the ability to make informed judgments and effective decisions regarding the use and management of money. Kiarra Westmoreland wrote two pieces for the annual financial literacy essay contest — one at the suggestion of her high school personal finance class teacher, the other after her AP English teacher made it an assignment. Of […]
‘Millionaire’ helps girl see own riches
On my 13th birthday, my dad took me to see the movie “Slumdog Millionaire.” He had seen the movie earlier and thought it would help me learn about growing up. Being an Indian American, I have traveled to India and have seen the slums. When my dad drove me to the theater, I had no […]