She was turning four years old this year and her day started out like any other. Her older brother who she admired immensely woke her up with a hug, and …
Experiences
The End to the Road that goes On and On
I thought I was a solid reader before I attempted to read Lord of the Rings the first time. Heck, I thought I was good. I had tested high on …
One Line at a Time
I’m a slow reader. It’s like I keep re-reading the same passage before turning the page, taking my time on each line because I feel uncertain of what will follow. …
It Starts With the Hair
By Rylie Slaughter For as long as I can remember, I have hated it when people touch my hair. Before I dyed it six ways to Sunday and chopped it …
Joining a Club: Why the Rush?
Clubs: they’re featured in almost every movie about the high school experience, and it’s so easy to find one at Orange Lutheran that interests you. At OLu, we have a …
Do Re Mi for Me: An Open Letter to Those With Lost Passion
I was probably five or six when I saw Little Einstein’s Quincy playing the violin. I partly have that show to thank for where I am now—who knew that a …
Are You Allowed to Have Sugar?
Although this might seem like an innocent question, it is one that diabetics face every day: are you allowed to have sugar? When one thinks of the word “diabetes,” they …
The College Board’s Monopoly on Education
Recently, in my AP United States History class, we covered the Gilded Age. This era saw the rise of large corporations known as trusts, which would eventually evolve into monopolistic …
5 Things I’ve Learned In My COVID-Stricken Senior Year
As senior year draws to a close and the amount of sunsets that remain until graduation ticks closer and closer to 0, I’ve been looking back at what this year …
When Plantains, White Rice, and Black Beans Meet
Food that brings excitement, diversity, and a little spice to life is always fun . Bella Cuba, a food experience you will never forget, is one of the best restaurants …