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From a Teen’s Perspective: Let them eat (pumpkin) cake

I hope I’m not alone in saying that it doesn’t feel like fall just yet. The leaves are still a summer-y shade of green and

by Dylan Lanier
on September 5, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: The case for more sleep

I would like to think that I’m generally pretty healthy. I exercise, I eat a balanced diet, and I spend lots of time outdoors. However,

by Dylan Lanier
on August 28, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: When bad things happen

Longtime readers of this column know how much I love my dog Tucker. He's  my best friend and has been the subject of many of

by Dylan Lanier
on August 22, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: Back to school reflections

Congratulations and deep condolences to all my fellow students returning to school this week. I hope your summer was full of exciting adventures and much-needed

by Dylan Lanier
on August 16, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: How to fail (successfully)

We all hope for success. For many of us, the thought of failure is a frightening and looming threat. However, to be human is to

by Dylan Lanier
on August 7, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: The double dog debate

My family got a dog, who we named Tucker, eight years ago. It was love at first sight for all of us. In fact, I

by Dylan Lanier
on August 1, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: Why teachers deserve all the love

Monday was my first day as a counselor at Camp CuriOdyssey, a wonderful STEM camp for students all the way from Pre-K to 6th grade.

by Dylan Lanier
on July 25, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: The sixth love language

There are five formal love languages, according to whoever comes up with this kind of thing. They are words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts,

by Dylan Lanier
on July 18, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: Into the melting pot thanks to summer camp

I’m halfway through a four-week journalism camp with kids from around the world. The academic education has been incredible, but equally valuable are the friends

by Dylan Lanier
on July 10, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: Receiving wisdom

The world has changed a lot since our parents and grandparents were growing up, but does that mean we should disregard their advice? Many teenagers

by Dylan Lanier
on July 3, 2023