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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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…
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…
For teens, a driver’s license is the ultimate validation
Valaysia Smith Teen Editor A driver’s license is one of the signs or maturity that nearly every teen seeks. Whether we have an automobile or not, the possession of a driver’s license is a sought-after validation for most teens. …
Dating for teens brings unwanted drama
By Valaysia L. Smith Teen Columnist So dating seems to be a common thing for almost everyone nowadays. What seems to happen the most though is where you start trying to pay attention to your feelings and the other partner’s…
College is the next big step
By Valaysia L. Smith Teen Columnist So naturally college is the next big step after high school. Some tend to skip college despite its benefits, others attend it for jobs they really want, but what many probably don’t know is…