Click here to listen to Lauren Puckett read her commentary. Lauren. You’re not Supergirl!" I immediately froze in mid-stride, halfway down the stairs. It was a chilly February day and all I wanted...

India is starkly beautiful. The conventional hills and fields and rivers stud the countryside. But what makes India so gorgeous is the perilously tall hills wrapped in a patchwork blanket of red earth...

The pressure to be in a relationship manifests at such a young age. At first, it’s so subtle we don’t even notice the pressure. We mistake the feeling for disgust toward the opposite sex, which in...

Your browser does not support the audio element. NFL fans breathed a sigh of relief that their 2011 NFL season was no longer in any danger of not existing July 25.  Avid fans would be able to enjoy...

By the time we make it to the doors of RBHS, we’ve been coddled enough.  Our moms walked us through kindergarten; our homeroom teachers dragged us by our ears through elementary classes. It continued...

Home football games are social events that showcase school spirit and student unity. After the hype of a win or the letdown of a loss, the school-sponsored night comes to a close and exhausted fans...

Let’s face it: iPads are fun. They’re small, portable and have bright screens and tactile feedback. However, they really aren't more than that — toys. The money Columbia Public Schools spent...

Intense trains of thought chug from my head to my hands as my fingers click at the keyboard to let those thoughts free. It’s first hour, and while other kids on Alternating Unassigned Time are...

Bosnia, a small country nestled within the heart of Europe, is filled with bustling cities and sights galore. Tourists and citizens alike visit the diverse markets, where the smells of spices engage with...

At a closed fundraiser earlier this year, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney shared some of his personal opinions-opinions that he himself thinks will alienate voters. In a video leaked earlier...

When I was 5 years old and in kindergarten, I had my first ever crush. His name was Colin, and he was the epitome of dreamy. At 3 foot 9 inches, sporting sandy brown hair and the desirable 64 pack of...

Greece is an old country, full of ancient history and a rich legacy of civilization. However, the recent economic collapse has taken its toll on the nation and its people. Today in Greece, millions struggle...