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By 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 […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry The last few days of high school are bittersweet for seniors. They’re glad the stressful, activity-filled year is over but anxious about what lies ahead. Seniors, take a deep breath. Exhale. You’ll be fine. Before you leave high school, walk those long halls one more time and reflect on all that […]
Continue ReadingBy Paola, 17, junior Recently, I read Rich Dad Poor Dad for Teens: The Secrets About Money That You Don’t Learn in School! Robert T. Kiyosaki, a successful businessman who enjoys sharing tips and experiences with others, wrote this book. The original book for adults is Rich Dad Poor Dad. I’m going off to university soon […]
Continue ReadingBy Kennedy, 17, junior In the 21st century, the definition of a high school student has changed in remarkable ways. No longer do kids simply go to school, go home, relax, do some work and do whatever they want in the evening. High school students are expected to perform community service, participate in a sport, join numerous […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Every now and then, you find yourself in a sticky situation. Of course, you try to be diplomatic, but sometimes you have to be hard-nosed to make a point. Below are four scenarios and suggestions for solving each problem. 1. While shopping with your mother, you found the perfect prom dress. […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry College acceptance letters have been flooding inboxes across the USA this month. Some were admitted to their dream school; others got their second or third pick; and many will be going to community college in the fall. It doesn’t matter where you’re going. The important thing is that you’re going to […]
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