In high school, I viewed politics as one of the most mind-numbing subjects imaginable. From my perspective, Congress was dominated by wealthy, older white men and my single vote felt insignificant, as...

April 4, 2022, has defined my life for almost four years. I never imagined that I would go from driving to a friend’s house to being paralyzed from the neck down. In a three-hour span, my dad rushed...

Your mental health during young adulthood is a tough thing to prioritize, and acknowledging that can be even tougher.  When I was younger, my mental health rose and dipped in ways I assumed were normal...

Around May 2023, at 16 years old, I was urinating and shortly after, saw blood.The blood scared me a bit, and it was painful, but I didn’t think to tell my mom anything. As a couple of days passed...

Even though so much of the time revolving around the COVID-19 pandemic feels like a blur at times, I remember the initial transition for myself and my family to quarantine happening fairly slowly.  The...

March 13, 2020, was the last time I ever saw the faces of the people I grew up with in a school setting.  I vividly remember being in my ProStart class, learning how to become more efficient in cooking....

The COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020 was a worldwide cultural flashpoint, especially for young people. In this dispatch for the Strawberry Prism, reporters from The Lion’s Roar recount their experiences navigating...

The alarm went off a bit later that morning, but I wasn’t complaining. The air was still and quiet and felt like a blanket trying to keep me inside.  The world outside of my safe haven was almost...

Growing up in the Deep South, I was surrounded by strict morality. My parents were very unyielding in their own ways, making sure the leash was tight at all times. They didn’t offer much explanation...

Moving to a new city, country or continent is exciting and scary at the same time. However, if the final destination is the United States of America, the expectations and pressure for success are heightened. Among...

On Monday, Oct. 23, the “super fog” spread across Louisiana, mainly on Interstate 55. The fog caused 158 cars to pile on top of each other, leaving seven people dead and 63 injured. I was traveling...