I reflect on my experiences at the California State Summer School for the Arts and conclude with whether it’s right for you.

As homelessness reaches historic levels nationwide, cities across the U.S. are opting for criminalization over compassion.

In shows like Gossip Girl, substance use among wealthy teens is often portrayed as glamorous, and viewers often interpret this to mean that privilege shields them from consequences. In reality, ...

Drinking mint tea with my host family was also an opportunity to fully live in Moroccan culture. Hospitality, I learned, wasn’t simply a formality, but rather ingrained in the culture and way of life.

When the world shut down during the COVID pandemic, then-middle schooler Kaitlyn Letien launched a small jewelry brand that quickly evolved into a global nonprofit with a clear mission: helping ...

The show’s ability to convey the effects of rapid consumption and greed, coupled with captivating performances from its cast, led to “Squid Game” being the first Korean show ever to be nominated for ...

On a typical afternoon, I’d return home from school, take a quick 30-minute break, and then head straight to my desk to start studying. I was committed to putting in the effort and the time, ...

Four years ago, Betsy Haberl led her two toddlers to the miniature door of Evanston’s Booked, hoping to find a new bedtime story. Today, she’s the store’s co-owner — committed to nurturing a love for ...

Between researching Library collection items and touring the magnificent Main Reading Room, I gained a deeper appreciation for why preserving information matters.

No Limits Creative Arts, an inclusive performing and visual arts program for neurodivergent and physically challenged individuals, has opened a new location in Placentia. Founded by Carla ...

One of my favorite things in the world is exploring different cultures through food. Last weekend I went to Smorgasburg Los ...

How is social media quietly reshaping childhoods? Early phone ownership may negatively affect children and teens in numerous ways. Whether it’s through hate speech or emotional harm, change ...