By Valaysia Smith Teen Reporter So today we are here to present gifts that your average teen would want. They’re simple really although a few of the prices cost a bit. I’m not really your average teen so I can’t…
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S.O.A.R. honors Swanson security officers
Twelve employees of Swanson Center for youth were celebrated Saturday for their dedication and service to the Swanson youth community. As the new director of Swanson and Swanson officials cheered and applauded them, the twelve were showered with praise for…
Teens turning to martial arts for defense
By Valaysia Smith, Teen Writer We are living in increasingly violent communities and many teens are learning self-defense classes as a result. The threat of being kidnapped or threatened is a reality for many who watch scary episodes on television…
Rep. Moore challenges group of leaders to focus on growing violence
As the violence in our community rises and the death and injury toll continues to rise in our community, many leaders have resorted to prayer for divine guidance toward a solution. For several months, a group of Christian legislators…
First Baptist to donate 75 turkeys to needy families
First Baptist Church will be giving away 75 turkeys for Christmas and spreading them out across Monroe. Rev. Tegitra K. Thomas, pastor of the First Baptist Church, announced that the First Baptist Congregation will be giving away 75 turkeys…
Learning to Sign is cool for teens
Sign Language is a beneficial language to know and something that all people should take time to learn for our deaf community. You could even help as a translator for a company or even just have conversations for fun. An…
Our generation will need a second or third language
Todays’ teen needs to learn multiple languages; at the very least two. I am studying two languages outside English because learning new languages will be beneficial for future jobs or even helping people out. A bi-lingual job applicant has an…