For Dreamers, Thinkers and Achievers
By Cheryl Mattox Berry Sometimes, it’s so easy to get caught up in other people’s drama that you forget about your life. Case in point: reality TV. The shows can be entertaining and addictive, for sure. However, there are some takeaways that you can apply to real life, especially when it comes to careers or […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Internet support has been growing for 18-year-old Kaitlyn Hunt who faces 15 years in prison for having sex with her 14-year-old girlfriend in Sebastian, Fla. Hunt is charged with two felony counts of lewd and lascivious battery on a child 12 to 16 years old. Hunt and the girl, who were […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Summer vacation is right around the corner. Do you have a summer plan? If you’re not working, attending summer school or traveling, it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll spend the next three months. For the first couple of weeks, you’ll probably want to stay up late and sleep in. […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Living with mom can be difficult, especially during the teen years. That’s when you’re developing into a young lady, full of ideas about what you want to do, when you want to do it and how you want to do it. Your wants often clash with what your mother wants for […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Controversy continues over FDA approval of over-the-counter sales of the morning- after pill, commonly called Plan B, for girls 15 and older. They can buy the pill with proof of age at the local drug store or get it from health centers without a prescription or permission from their parents. Plan […]
Continue ReadingBy Paola, 17, junior Volunteer work is something high school students have on their mind constantly because they need a certain number of hours to fulfill graduation requirements. The number of hours depends on the county/state. Last summer, I volunteered at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) and got a total of 192 hours. Although I […]
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