My so-called boobs

Trying on a bra that made her breasts look bigger, a girl learned to be happy with her natural-born shape.

Another day, another death

When 15 teens were killed last January, it didn’t make the news. I wish I could tell these young people’s stories, but I only found hints of who they really were.

Pride or guilt?

Another school assembly, another cultural pride presentation—for more of us students, it’s something to sit through and be bored at.

A darker shade of racism

“I remember on the first day of school, being the only black in my honors chemistry class. People were looking

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A truly “magical” visit to the museum

Patricia, 19, was amazed to go to the Skirball and learn about early 20th century magician and escape artist Harry Houdini, who some say is still the best of all time.