By Samson Afolabi-11th Grade, Trinity Christian School

Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle. If you have heard of these names, you probably realize that these are Pokémon, furry creatures from the media franchise of the same name. Read more [...]

By Zoe Vongtau-11th Grade, Baldwin High School

For Pittsburghers who didn't get to travel far this summer, Bloomfield’s Little Italy Days was the perfect opportunity to experience some culture. Read more [...]

By Serena Zets- 11th Grade, Pittsburgh CAPA

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By Serena Zets- 11th Grade, Pittsburgh CAPA

On one side of the aisle, a presidential candidate is preaching to "make America great again" and on the other, we hear that "love trumps hate". How can these promises hold true when America was never great and is built on systematic hatred? Read more [...]

By Serena Zets- 11th Grade, Pittsburgh CAPA

I never thought that a tiny mountain town in central Pennsylvania would change my life, but the town of Dubois did just that. Due to their conservative politics and laidback way of life, this urban liberal stuck out like a sore thumb -- coincidentally hitchhikers and their literal sore thumbs weren't uncommon here. Read more [...]

By Kayla Lubert-11th Grade, Hampton High School

Molly’s Trolleys is a way to explore Pittsburgh like you never had before. Being a Pittsburgher, I went on the trolley thinking there would be no impressing me because I have seen and known about all the places here in the city.   Read more [...]

By Samson Afolabi-11th Grade, Trinity Christian School

If you live in Pittsburgh and listen closely to what is happening, then you have probably heard of Summer 16 -- and I am not talking about Drake. The Mayor of Pittsburgh, Bill Peduto, initiated a summer program called Summer 16: Dream! Explore! Do! which was designed to get the youth of Pittsburgh more active and do more activities during the summer. Read more [...]

By Madison Arnette-10th Grade, Franklin Regional High School

An organization called Strong Women Strong Girls (SWSG) had its award ceremony on Friday, August 19, 2016. The purpose of the event is to enhance women and girls and showcase their great work. Read more [...]

By Sienna Rodriguez-12 Grade, Pa Distance Cyber Charter School    

The day where a parent’s child moves out of the home and into a college dorm is filled with melancholy. For the most part it is bittersweet. Seeing your child strive to achieve a higher education is always a rewarding experience. Read more [...]

By Emma Paulini- 12th Grade, Fox Chapel Area High School

“Eat better. Feel better.” Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s motto could also include, “Help make the lives of others better,” because of their contributions to the lives of childhood cancer patients and their families.   Read more [...]