In mock trial, each participant in a trial has a short introduction, where they get up from their seats and proudly announce their full names. I would watch my peers stand up, projecting surnames of “SEE-kree”...

The smell of burning incense, lavishly decorated dishes and a living room filled with silent prayers — these were the things that made up my childhood, my culture, my family. Yet for the longest time,...

What you need to know:  Hair plays a big role in strengthening identity, self-expression, confidence and culture. Hair dye and styling allow people to express their personalities as well...

Nothing can prepare you for your first week of college. Scrambling around orientation, trying to match faces and names, figuring out the best food on campus. Then there are all the parties, deciding what...

Politicians should be the voice of the people: pledging to remedy citizens’ struggles and working toward a better future. Diversity in politics is crucial for any democratic system to truly be representative...