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From a Teen’s Perspective: My take on TikTok

Earlier this month, the House of Representatives passed a bill that could ban TikTok in the United States over fear of foreign intelligence threats. Many

by Dylan Lanier
on March 26, 2024

From a Teen’s Perspective: Stop the indecision

It’s Friday night. I’m with my friends. We’re all excited to hang out, but we haven’t picked what we’re going to do yet. Should we

by Dylan Lanier
on March 19, 2024

From a Teen’s Perspective: Why I can’t quit paper

We live in an increasingly digital world. I do most of my homework on my computer. I use my phone for almost all communication that’s

by Dylan Lanier
on March 12, 2024

Viewpoint: The most dangerous intersection in San Mateo County?

Important correction from Atherton Police Chief  Steven D. McCulley: In Kate Powers article, she indicates that a bicyclist was struck and killed by a hit

by Kate Powers
on March 11, 2024

From a Teen’s Perspective: Go solo — or get connected?

We live in an individualist society. We’re told to set personal goals, strive for personal victory, and continuously invest in our personal well-being. The overall

by Dylan Lanier
on March 6, 2024

From a Teen’s Perspective: The final-extra-question

Always ask one more question. That’s a rule I learned while studying journalism. At the end of an interview, after you’ve covered all the questions

by Dylan Lanier
on February 27, 2024

From a Teen’s Perspective: The 11:00 p.m. trap

I have always thought of myself as an early bird. I like to wake up around sunrise, get ready, and do my most important work

by Dylan Lanier
on February 13, 2024

From a Teen’s Perspective: Searching for local culture

This past weekend I watched a movie following the classic story of a small town kid longing to explore the great wide world. However, in

by Dylan Lanier
on February 7, 2024

From a Teen’s Perspective: Practical positivity

The difference between a practical mindset and a positive mindset can be hard to discern, but I’ve tried to establish a framework that clearly distinguishes

by Dylan Lanier
on January 30, 2024

From a Teen’s Perspective: Do opposites really attract?

My parents like to say they are a prime example of “opposites attract.” My mom is more left-brained while my dad is more right-brained. She

by Dylan Lanier
on January 23, 2024