By Marybeth Bock --- Chances are you’ve heard there’s an ongoing opioid epidemic currently happening in the United States. What exactly does this mean, and is there the possibility that you as a teenager could be addicted, or might become addicted in the future? Opioids are a type of medication ...
By Kristen Donia --- The month of December is traditional for many of us. This means celebrations, togetherness, and honoring familial and religious traditions. As we gear up this holiday season it’s easy to get distracted by the Black Friday and Cyber Monday of it all. What’s more important to ...
By Miriam Aliberti --- “Look” says your friend as she presses down the waist of her yoga pants to reveal a butterfly tattooed on her skin. You’re tempted to get one of your own, but wonder if this is a good idea. Permanent tattoos have become popular in recent years. ...
By Alison Stanton --- You may have heard some kids talking about K2 at school, or maybe one of your friends said she wants to try it. Either way, you probably have some questions about K2—for example, what it is, how it can affect your body and if you should ...
By Bobbi Sudberry --- So you’ve got a boy/girlfriend; Now what? Being in a relationship of any kind, even when you’re in middle school or high school, takes work. Just because you’re “with” someone doesn’t mean you lose your rights as an individual. It does mean that you do have ...