Online Friendships and Real Support
Some adults still treat online friendships as less real than in-person ones, but many students know that is too simple. A friend you meet through a game, fandom, class forum, or group chat can understand parts of you that people nearby do not. Online friendships can be…
Subscription Culture and the Small Monthly Trap
Subscriptions make spending feel smaller than it is. A few dollars for music, cloud storage, streaming, delivery, games, apps, and study tools does not seem like much at first. The problem is that each service quietly returns every month. Students are especially vulnerable because subscriptions promise convenience…
Influencer Culture and the Performance of Happiness
Influencer culture turns ordinary life into a performance, and that can affect how young people understand happiness. A morning coffee, gym routine, study session, vacation, or outfit can become content. The result is a world where even normal experiences seem like they should be visually impressive. On…
E-Waste and the Afterlife of Our Devices
Every old phone, laptop, charger, and tablet has an afterlife, whether we think about it or not. Students upgrade devices for school, work, and entertainment. A cracked phone or slow laptop feels useless quickly, but inside it are metals, plastics, batteries, and parts that took energy and…
Who is to blame, if not the whole of Europe
Francis Lee High School Student Who-is-to-blame-if-not-the-whole-of-Europe (click to view)…
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