Helping College Students With Social Anxiety
Learn how to identify social anxiety disorder in college students, some of its causes, and how to help.
Teen Scene
The Truth About the “Freshman 15”
A UNC student uncovers the truth about the "freshman 15" and why students sometimes eat less healthy food in college.
Welcome to the New Age of Tobacco Advertising
Large tobacco mega-corporations have stretched regulations and abused loopholes in order to promote their brands through the feeds of social media stars and hashtags
So My Teen is Done With College Apps — Now What?
Here are a few things to keep in mind after your teen submits his or her college applications.
Mastering Time Management: The Hardest Part of High School
Figuring out how to use time wisely can be the bane of a teen's existence. Here are some tips that might help.
In the Age of Social Media — A Teen's View
Social media use by teens has continued to grow, but what impact does it have on their social lives?
8th Annual Triangle Rising Stars Winners Announced
Sterling Jones of Broughton High School and Mya Ison of Enloe High School will head to New York City to compete in the National High School Musical Theater Awards.
The Next Big Step: Thoughts On College
As the last few weeks of my high school career begin to dwindle, I can't help but feel a truly mixed bag of emotions.
The Tide Pod Eating: This is Actually an Issue
This 2018 trend has resulted in skyrocketing calls to the American Association of Poison Control Centers.
Secret Apps Your Teen May Be Using to Hide Photos, Videos, Messages and Files
Your child may be using deceiving smartphone apps to hide what they don't want you to see.
Parent-Child Dynamic of Online Privacy: How Much is Too Much?
How much privacy should a parent offer his or her child on social media, or should they allow them on it at all?
The Biltmore Estate Experience — With Teens
Local teens experience what life was like for a turn-of-the-century millionaire
Vaping From a Teen's Point of View
This alternative to smoking is still attached to a negative stigma among teens.
College Crunch-time: Tips on Staying Sane While Applying to College
Applying to college can be stressful, but if you take some of the advice I took you may begin to feel weight float off of your shoulders.
Panama Mission Trip 2017: What I Brought Back
This past July I got to have the experience of a lifetime and help people in need while doing it. Read a little about one of my favorite experiences and what I brought back from it.
'13 Reasons Why' — Podium or Poison?
Is "13 Reasons Why" being used as a podium for suicide prevention, or has it become poison to the minds of the youth?
Red Wolf Pups Getting Their Paws Under Them at Museum Exhibit
Museum of Life and Science pups get settled into their new home in Durham
The Acclaimed World of Sports: How Can Athletics Benefit Your Teen?
Athletics is something I have seen teach necessary life values/lessons and, most importantly, is just plain fun.
Introducing "Teen Scene" — a Blog By and About Teens
Now you can hear from teens about how they view life in the Triangle — and in general.
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