“Hey, guys! It’s currently 5 a.m.; come on an easy 15-mile run with me!” These deceivingly cheerful words are enough to make me feel like a complete failure. Yes, my Instagram algorithm is trained...

In 2024, a record-breaking 331.9 million visitors traveled to the 63 national parks that span the U.S. Showcasing the diverse, wild beauty of the American landscape, national parks give travelers an intimate...

The phrase “the holiday season” can evoke a wide range of images and memories. From horror movies to trick-or-treating, turkey and parades to the smell of fresh pine needles and heaps of snow piled...

The United States now faces a crisis far more deadly than even the Great Depression. This epidemic is silent, convoluted and most damagingly, ignored. It's not a lack of evidence that allows such treason...

You might regularly hear the phrase “a man’s best friend,” but how often do you stop to consider the meaning behind these words? A statement frequently used to reference the most common household...

As the school year picks up and cars start to barrel through the chaotic parking lot, the rich and sweet scent of school lunch fills the halls and your routine sets in. Observant eyes, however, may notice...

As a senior in high school, the lingering question is always, “What do you plan to do next year?” As considerate as that comes across, adults going out of their way to ask about you, some seniors find...

Dear common cold, I wish I could tell you about all the joy I feel with you. I cannot express just how much you have impacted my life. Each year, you become more present, and I can no longer ignore...

Dear fall, I would say that many overlook you as the best season. I mean, you do come with cooler weather and sometimes snowfall, but you also offer the smell of pumpkin spice and wrapping up in a warm...

Dance is a form of art that is performed all over the world by many different types of people. There is no limit to who can and cannot dance. For many people, dance is their only escape from a reality...

A fish that has never left its tank mistakes the glass for the world’s edge, forever ignorant of the ocean that lies beyond. We are the fish, and America is the glass. Growing up in America, a country...

Certain memories from the four years spent in high school will always stay with students, like the blue lockers in the hallways and the teachers who made an especially notable impact. Along with the amazing...