From a Teen’s Perspective

From a Teen’s Perspective: The end-of-year eval

Many schools, like mine, are officially in the final sprint of the academic year, and others are already finished (which their students are more than

by Dylan Lanier
on May 30, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: Saying goodbye to our imperfections

“Nobody’s perfect” — a sentiment so common yet so true. As much as we may try to hide our flaws or pretend they don’t exist,

by Dylan Lanier
on May 23, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: Summer activities

This summer, like many of my friends, I’m completely booked. Summer programs, camp counseling, college apps — I barely have a free week! And while

by Dylan Lanier
on May 15, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: No more lucky socks

The lucky sock — or cap, or necklace, or any other object imbued with the power to alter the future in one’s favor — is

by Dylan Lanier
on May 8, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: Celebrating your relationships

We are all deeply social beings. We are driven to connect with others and build communities that offer friendship, family, and support. While some people

by Dylan Lanier
on May 2, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: How to study for your AP’s

It’s AP season, folks, a.k.a the busiest time of the year for many of us high school students. It can be overwhelming to deal with

by Dylan Lanier
on April 25, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: The secret gift of slang

“Language is not a genetic gift, it is a social gift. Learning a new language is becoming a member of the club,” said Canadian psycholinguist

by Dylan Lanier
on April 10, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: Why it’s hard to find your “thing”

I like to think that somewhere out there is the perfect passion for each and every person. Our days are filled with a variety of

by Dylan Lanier
on April 3, 2023