Teen Talk 7-13
In my three years in high school, I have found that there are a lot of things that need to be changed, but the ones I want to discuss is diversity and student motivation.
Op-Ed
Excuse Me… 7-12
As we prepare ourselves to go through the next growing phase at The New Citizens Press, we’re beginning to experience growing pains.
Do you have an opinion? 7-12
In our March 30 – April 12, 2008 edition our feature story was “Sentencing Children to Die in Michigan?”. It was about Efren Paredes, a Latino and former high school honor student from Berrien County, was arrested at the age of 15.
Teen Talk 7-12
Many people would think my experience as a female African-American swimmer would be challenging or difficult, but it really isn’t the struggle it’s thought to be. I think that’s because I’ve learned to focus on doing my best and not being concerned with other people’s perceptions of me. Yes, I’ve had some challenges, but isn’t life full of them?
Excuse me, are you Listening? 7-11
When we saw each other we just smiled. The last time I saw her was in May. I spoke to her briefly on the telephone several times but never met her in person. She works at an organization that helps children who are in the worst situations. How could we ever forget the children in our community? We can write about the tsunami and Hurricane Katrina but what about the children who don’t have the same type of parents that you’re to your own children.
Do you have an opinion? 7-11
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Teen Talk 7-11
Recently, I graduated from high school. As you know, walking at graduation is one of the most memorable experiences in your life.
Excuse me, are you listening? There Will be More Pedestrians and Cyclists on Our Roads
On Saturday, March 17, 2008, the 5th Annual Jasmine Miles Memorial “Walk of Stars” was held. Anna Williams (red sweater) and Nancy Thelen (not shown), who are avid quilters at the Capital City Quilts, 635 S. Waverly Rd., Suite F, Lansing MI 48917 made a quilt for Michelle Miles (yellow shirt) out of material with a lilac print. Rina Risper (far right) spoke about the quilt.
Before her daughter, Jasmine Miles, was killed in an auto accident, she gave her mother a bouquet of lilacs.
Courtesy Photo
As I See It? 7-10
As I begin this article, I think it is safe to begin with the famous quote from A Tale of Two Cities, We live in a day and time when we are experiencing,” … best of times and the worst of times.”