Paw to paw, leg to leg; I stood facing my opponent. As the yellow mechanization that drops me at the destination honks away, I am left with a challenge. His stance is wide, sturdy, and ready for me. My...

Dear Society, Who do you think you are? The burdens you put on young people’s mind will cause this world to self-destruct. I was walking down the hallways when a Muslim girl walked passed me, yet...

The other day I was sitting at lunch with my friends, talking about my African American hair. I should not have been surprised at all when a million questions began to shoot my way about my hair. Ew, you...

We are shamed because of our skin You act like it’s a deadly sin We are written down, simple words in history Although there is no mystery From where we came But who is really to blame We...

I am different. I am a rare specimen in the myriad of milky skinned men and women. I am the odd ball in this game of life. I can feel the stares on me when I go out with my family. My brother and I are...

Calling all runners! Simple Charity and Just One: Africa, non-profit organizations for global poverty, are partnering up and hosting a 5k and Fun Run on the morning of Saturday, March 28 at North Forsyth...

It’s the beginning of the year and we are all handed one of the ever-so-predictable “All About You!” sheets with the little cartoon in the top left corner and a line for our names on the right, as...

Kaylyn Thomas tore through the water, crushing her opponents’ dreams with each stroke. Determination flooded through every muscle in her body, numbing the lactic acid with adrenaline. One goal filled...