Author: Dylan Lanier

From a Teen’s Perspective: A grateful goodbye

I knew this column had to come to an end. As I graduated high school and began a busy summer of work, travel, and college

by Dylan Lanier
on September 10, 2024

From a Teen’s Perspective: Conquering a room cleaning

Many (though certainly not all) teenage rooms seem to have a decoratory theme that can only be described as “chaos.” I typically consider myself an

by Dylan Lanier
on June 5, 2024

From a Teen’s Perspective: Five soft skills to master

Achieving success requires numerous skills. Some of them are technical, like math, finance, or writing, while many others relate to interpersonal communication and are considered

by Dylan Lanier
on May 31, 2024

From a Teen’s Perspective: Thank you notes are worth it

In times of transition, practicing gratitude is important. As we seniors prepare to graduate high school and begin college, the future can seem scary. However,

by Dylan Lanier
on May 26, 2024

From a Teen’s Perspective: Five gift ideas for broke teens

Happy belated Mother's Day to all the incredible, loving, hard-working moms out there who woke up last Sunday to find a two-sentence card and

by Dylan Lanier
on May 16, 2024

From a Teen’s Perspective: Getting advice when first going to college

The other day, my grandpa asked me if I wanted to grab coffee and talk about college. I excitedly took him up on the offer.

by Dylan Lanier
on May 9, 2024

From a Teen’s Perspective: Wading into freedom

College, which many teens view as the land of ultimate freedom, is growing nearer on the horizon. And as the days get warmer and school

by Dylan Lanier
on May 1, 2024

From a Teen’s Perspective: Fighting senioritis

Seniors are officially in the home stretch of high school. Prom, finals, AP exams, and more end-of-year events are rapidly approaching. Graduation is mere months

by Dylan Lanier
on April 25, 2024