As fall turns into winter, the last red leaves disappear from trees, the weather gets colder and festive lights illuminate neighborhoods. The air fills with the scent of rain and home cooked meals. Lauren...

A cozy house-shaped wooden box stands by the sidewalk, welcoming curious passersby to explore its contents. Behind its transparent frame sits a modest collection of books, nice and snug in their small...

Jennifer Hernandez Boranian is something of a veteran in the education world, with nine years of experience in teaching Spanish, English learner and most recently, special education classes, although this...

Red Ribbon Week, which took place last week, was an event hosted by the school’s Peer Assistance Leaders to raise awareness among students about drug and alcohol abuse.  “It’s supposed to inform...

One of my new teachers threw a ball of yarn at the girl next to me, muttering instructions in Spanish that got returned with confused looks from my classmates. The girl next to me somehow understood and...

With over two million subscribers, it’s safe to say the Amoeba Sisters — the educational, science-related YouTube channel headed by siblings Brianna Rapini (“Pinky”) and Sarina Peterson (“Petunia”)...

Smiling pots with succulents, plant-themed borders and cutouts of flowers and cacti greet Jessica Arroyo’s students as they walk into the classroom, promising a day full of learning and personal growth....

With students busy building resumes and connections, juggling a rigorous academic schedule on top of it all can sometimes be a struggle. However, with the help of Dave Farina — more commonly known by...

There he was. A glowing ball of sunshine with brilliant eyes and a wildly wagging tail — the perfect pet to adopt. The pure joy of finding yours is unmatched. But behind the wholesome stories of adopting...

A girl works in the cozy corner of her bedroom, surrounded by her favorite tools, colors and accessories. Her graceful fingers move efficiently, applying layer upon layer of polish, creating complex patterns...

The phone rings, holding a question for the entire school. Who’s going to answer? The ringing abruptly stops within seconds. “This is Torrey Pines High School … How can I help you?” The rapid...

Hot and cold. Introvert and extrovert. Yin and yang. As a society, we are fascinated by opposites, and we work to incorporate them into our everyday lives through colors, flavors and personalities. But...