Spotting a glistening seashell at the beach, pulling a rare hit from a card pack, receiving antiques from relatives — kick-starting a collection, for many, starts a lifelong treasure hunt.  Collections...

Chronic, debilitating pain consumed much of Adriana Adatiya's (11) life, soon overshadowing her passions. When Adriana was diagnosed with endometriosis at just 15, her world changed drastically, even though...

The caterpillar from Eric Carle’s picture book eats various foods in order to become a butterfly. This childhood classic is the name inspiration behind the Caterpillar Project, an initiative that raises...

Go Greek Yogurt employs teenagers in Del Mar, particularly students at the school, since the last four months of it being open. For potential student-workers, San Diego Branch co-owner Samantha Kucinski...

You are sitting outside an office, trying to remember how you should shake their hand first, smile more, talk less and somehow sound confident while feeling extremely unprepared. For many teenagers, the...

With an elephant inked on her left wrist, Lila Swortwood (11) carries with her a constant reminder of her grandmother’s love for the animal, encouraging her to advocate for elephant rehabilitation regarding...

Whispers in thousands of different languages are spoken every day, some a symphony of soft sounds while others a gruff chorus of sharp echoes. Each carries their own history, their own nuances and more...

Indian saris are traditional, long garments usually worn for formal occasions and cultural festivities. As women acquire new saris for different events, their closet hangers gradually fill with this clothing,...

Moving into college can be a drastic change in environment, often leading new students to form unhealthy habits as they forget to take care of themselves. Before the move: Packing for college means...

A foundation-funded class set of Wilson’s translation of “The Odyssey” became part of teacher Lara Haines’ English 9 Honors curriculum in early April, following "Fahrenheit 451,” “The House...

With continuous technological advances in the education field, it becomes difficult to discern whether a new device does more harm than good for students. While many teachers rely on Chromebooks to teach...

Scattered across the countertop is an array of lab equipment: tubes filled with thick liquids, pigmented powders laid in grids, cotton swabs littered throughout. The dabbing of brushes upon palettes sends...