The Walled City

The Walled City had always been a place of comfort. I had lived there my entire life, and for as long as I could remember, the city was surrounded by massive stone walls...

Dangers of the Unknown

Andrea Jackson is sitting on her couch when it begins. One moment, everything is fine. Then her body stiffens, her hands begin to shake, and her awareness fades...

Lost in Thought

I sit alone beneath the moonlit sky,
My mind drifts off to places far from here.
I watch the stars as time goes creeping by...

Finding the Story Behind the Game

Journalism is not just about writing compelling stories—it is about finding the stories that need to be told...

Stop Blaming Technology for Students’ Struggles

In a recent Chicago Tribune opinion piece, the writer argues that technology is making children “less resilient” and increasingly dependent on digital comfort...

Dear Younger Me

I know you’re going through a lot right now. The arguments between Mom and Dad feel constant, like something you can’t escape no matter where you go. Being stuck in the middle is exhausting...