A Day in the Life of an ASUPD Student

Written by Brooke Anderson I’ve never experienced the shock of a defibrillator. But I imagine it’s similar to the mini heart attack I get each morning when my alarm goes off (or maybe not). Despite that abrupt little jumpstart to my energy, I always enjoy starting my day by listening to my favorite song. Now, being a teenager, it’s very important to sit and stare at the ceiling for a minute or two. It helps the grogginess and aversion to sunlight fade away. After that I emerge from my lair...
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A Guide to Getting a Part-Time Summer Job

Written by Rachael Willis As the semester comes to an end, many of us are looking forward to summer vacation. I know that I can’t wait until I can spend all of my days relaxing in my room or hanging out with friends. However, summer vacation is also the perfect...
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The Path to their Memories

Written by Illia Solano We create our memories From start to end, Never knowing  What will become of them.   The time our eyes opened We viewed the world . Some had a story of greatness and freedom Others, one of uncertainty and suppression.   Life wasn't easy. One trapped...
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Journaling

Written by Ta'Nya Wallace How many of you have so many thoughts and emotions that you don’t know how to express yourself in words to anyone that asks? You are feeling tired of not being able to express those feelings, but I think I have a perfect way for you...
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Games That Changed the World

Written by Kanyon Pierce With the video-gaming industry having a net worth of $92 billion there is no doubt that video games are a very important part of our modern history. If we go back further than that, we find tabletop roleplaying games and even before that, simple board games....
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let’s last forever

a poem by Grace Brown i haven’t written for you in a while and i sadly wonder why   maybe putting my feelings into words doesn’t seem to satisfy   i’d rather whisper in your ear and talk in between a kiss   why is it so hard to long...
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12 Terrific Tech Tools

Written by Brooke Anderson Picture this, it’s 11:58pm on a Sunday and you have five chapters of Shakespeare to miserably misinterpret, math homework with numbers that extend beyond your attention span, and flashcards that refuse to write themselves. Have you ever been there before? Yeah, me neither. Even if you...
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