Fear fuels decision-making, everyday behavior, attitude
Fear, a powerful and primitive human emotion, essentially shapes all that humans do. Whether to skydive off an airplane or pick up a tarantula with
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The price of dreams
Parents sacrifice personal aspirations for filial fulfillment. Students and teachers reflect on what they have given up to achieve their goals.
Anxiety amplifies awareness
No matter how well adjusted someone is, the world can seem overwhelming at times. In the age of social media likes, retweets and streaks, it
Spaghetti, saws and The Wizard of Oz
Throughout a day, emotions boil in a pot of stress, frustration and anxiety. They soak in the mixture, absorbing the negative feelings. If left untouched
Antagonizing, agonizing realities
Students reflect on traumatic and troubling experiences in academic and familial settings regarding homophobic language and the death of a father.
Burned
In the struggle to care for herself, one student overcomes internal and external turmoil to generate positive self-perception. Since the sophomore was 13-years-old, her life
The musical mad scientist
Internal conflict can consume every aspect of life, generating a feeling of confinement between internal expectations and motivations. As time progresses, one develops coping mechanisms
Finding the fire
Through years of practice, senior Henry Huang became a nationally recognized musician, loosing and rediscovering his passion along the way.
In the rough
ELL students across America work to understand language and eliminate cultural barriers.
A blissful bond
Greek mythology paints love as a vital and appealing emotion, yet it presents stories where romance causes destructive endings.