So let me get this straight first. This is not exactly an article about my college or school. Its something related to my career choice.So I am a girl of 16 who chose to take up Science faculty after my 10th grades. Boy,I was so wrong.Now, seven months later I have realized that Science is […]

In the life of a student, it becomes necessary to take a test of knowledge; but that test of knowledge means nothing when it is biased towards reality and forces one way of thinking over another. So it becomes of paramount importance to rid of that type of test when it comes around, and to […]

It was the first day of eight grade and as I walked down the hall I remember thinking that I was now one of the big dogs on campus. Being an eight grader at a Middle school meant you were one of the eldest students on campus. This fact kind of sent the eighth graders […]

Do you know what a tracking class is? It is separating students by academic ability into separate classes. “The reporter had 8 students take a survey, Only 3 people out of 8 knew what a tracking class was. These classes are like the hunger games, they push you to use your knowledge to the best […]

If I was thrown out into the world today, would I make it? Would you? Honestly, I don’t think any of us would. The way this system works lacks our true needs. They end up teaching us what they think we need rather then what is necessary. We have this social proof in life where […]

Some people call school whack in some cases it just might be a fact we always got teachers breathing down our backs about homework and our grades but its like damn I’m doing what I can All this reminds me of a old man that told me a rap, it’s was like this School is […]

It would be easier if students were provided with Ipads because, we would use fewer trees, they’re easier to handle than papers, and are a lot less to carry. On the other hand, some people think that it is better to have textbooks, etc. because they don’t like the thought of using an Ipad all […]

School libraries should serve as a safe haven for those diligent students seeking a quiet, comfortable work place to peacefully get their homework done. Unfortunately, it is constantly defiled by ringing cell phones, chit-chatting sorority girls, and even the occasional drunk, screaming lunatic. With an undergraduate population of nearly 50,000 students, it is nearly impossible […]

Personaly as teen and in high school we need sex ed. If you look around at the world today most teen girls from age 13-19 are pregant. Some school do have sex ed but only about a week or two out of the whole year. No one realizes that teens want to have kids at […]

“The meeting room will come to order. We are now holding a meeting of the Grove FFA Chapter. Madam Vice President, are all officers at their stations?” These are the words I have wanted to say ever since I became a member of the Grove FFA. Being President and leading the chapter into new ideas […]

I’m starting to really truly (strongly) dislike our system of teaching society. It’s just ridiculous in my opinion. As I sit here (2:33 am) knowing I’m going to be staying up all night finishing work for teachers who don’t care if I fail or not, I’m just thinking to myself that I’m not even really […]

Creative Writing. It’s something we think about every day, but at the same time, we don’t even acknowledge its existence. We think up ideas for stories and adventures as we ride in the car, eat McDonald’s, and sleep. It is extremely important for our minds to be able to express our thoughts, feelings, ideas, and […]

A man dressed in perfectly distressed jeans, black motorcycle boots and matching jacket, and a summer tan walked into the office at North Campus. He smiled, and all the chatter ceased. He introduced himself, and told the cluster of students how the interviews were going to go. “It seemed quite Hollywood-like,” says Meredith, who auditioned […]

Middle school students are impressionable and often make misguided decisions. For example, they will bully their classmates so that they can feel superior to them. In the classroom, they examine stories that reinforce in their minds that this behavior is normal and acceptable. In middle school, students are supposed to read about what life is […]

Sometimes I think about killing myself, because I have no reason to live. But then, I think; I have no reason to die, either. Some of you may know that I was really in need of help at around late October-early November, 2012. Around that time, I had too much going on, and I ended […]

Atychiphobia. I believe that I am atychiphobic. This isn’t proved by actual doctors, or counsellors or anything, but I truly do believe that I have atychiphobia. It’s pretty sad actually, to see my life just fade away slowly because I am afraid to fail. Being atychiphobic has made me skip so many opportunities, achievements and […]

Have you ever come home from school or work and had a boat load of work? I’m sure that you have, and I’m sure it was tiring after, wasn’t it? I feel the same after I do my pile of homework and I’m sure the rest of the students feel the same. And I think […]

Outstanding college athletes have the opportunity to attend higher education on a scholarship and it is their superb play in the field, on the court, rink, or in the pool that has given them their edge. College athletes are the reason a university becomes well known. The athletes are getting a “free” education, but they […]

I hear my sister, Ashley, crying. I peek in her room and there she is lying in my mom’s arms. There are tears streaming down her beautiful face. Her cheeks are flushed. Her eyes are red. Immediately I think to myself, “What happened?” Then after listening for a while I realize I am what happened. […]

You know what I mean–between studies and keeping tracks of your friends, activities outside school and a variety of social media, how can you keep the stability without outbalancing or causing one of them to be less essential? Teenagers living in the current era have problems in concentrating on school assignments because of the smartphones […]

Dear Teen Ink, My name is Nina B and I personally believe that there should be a section in your magazine for tips and tricks for school homework and school projects. I have a learning disability, but I have a very high imagination so I can easily find great ways to do school projects but […]

Is individualism fading? Is creativity slowly diminishing, replaced by structure and order? If today’s writing curriculum is any indication, then the answers to both of these questions is yes. Instead of relying on their natural artistic instincts, students are increasingly being forced to adhere to district- mandated forms. While some may see this as an […]

School, I hate it, but I love it. Many teens this day in age despise school. They think it’s not important and boring. Everyday I hear the same two questions “Why do we have to go to school?” and “Why is school important?” Hey I’ll admit it school is as boring as Larry King Live, […]

Arrowhead has an astonishing athletic program. It is lacking one thing. A Bowling team. I am aware of Title IX, which states “there must be equality for boys’ and girls’ in all activities that get federal assistance. I also know bowling was the highest growth rate for all sports last year, according to the United […]

One problem seen at my school, from freshmen to seniors, is the amount of time it takes to do the driving portion of the Driver’s Education course. The Driver’s Education course is taken at some point during a student’s freshman year. The Driver’s Education class is taken during the student’s PE period.It takes about two […]

SAT scores. Graduation. College. As we dive further and further into high school, we also get closer and closer towards the real world, the world outside of these four walls that we see as our whole life. Teachers, parents, and friends all try to prepare us for what’s ahead, but it doesn’t seem like anyone […]

If I had a full tank of gas and the day off, I would go to all the different universities I am considering for college. Right now Istill feel lost in my life. I feel conflicted and trapped in my decisions. How can I start my life when I don’t know who I am? I […]

What are you doing here? I don’t even know what I’m doing here. There must be a reason. There must be a reason I wake up early every morning to an alarm that beeps four times. There must be a reason I count to twenty every time I wash my hands, and count down the […]

“Sometimes the right path isn’t the easiest one.”–Grandmother Willow (Pocahontas) Through out the course of this year, we were given many substantial writing tasks and assignments to complete in our Writing Workshop class. We could slack off during class and socialize with our friends instead of writing and doing work if we wanted to. However, […]

Once upon a time, an American education was a gift to be treasured. An education meant a higher-paying job, and with a superior job came security and prosperity. Those fortunate enough to have the privilege of an education were sure to take advantage of it and be thankful for the chance to succeed. Fast forward […]