For many children, wanting to wear the badge is a passing phase alongside dreams of becoming an astronaut or a…
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Beyond the Noise: A West Side Native’s Path to Purpose and Service
Growing up on Columbus’s West Side, positive early encounters with local officers planted a seed that never faded. Despite facing…
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Behind the Whiteboard: What We Wish You Knew
If you asked a room full of adults to name the most chaotic, awkward, and confusing years oftheir lives, about…
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POETRY
The SeasonsBy John Hunts Spring arrives with whispered blooms,painting hope across the land.Summer follows with golden light,warming hearts and joining…
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How to Talk to Someone About Suicide
No one is immune to suicide, which is why it is vital for friends and family members tobe prepared if…
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Smart Starts: Your Guide to Building Credit, Not Stress
You just turned 18 and have unlocked a new level of independence. Along with your newfreedoms come a powerful financial…
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The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow
Being a teenager can come with challenges that adults don’t always see. We may be dealing with disappointment, friendship problems,…
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You’ve finally received your first paycheck from your part-time job, and you’re excited to have money of your own. You…
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Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going
Everyone feels motivated from time to time. A new school year, a fresh goal, an inspiring speech, or a dream…
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The Future is Here: Akeelah Omoniyi
“I’m not waiting to be great. I’m already building it.” ~
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