Teen Visionary
The Future is here: Meet Akeelah Omoniyi
A history lover, discus thrower and future attorney, 17-year-old Akeelah wants her generation to swap apathy for empathy.
Staff
XCEPTIONAL Teen
Stories from the XCEPTIONAL Teen team.
13 stories
Future You
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 95% of them would instantly answer: middle school.
Creative Hub
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 career can fill us with excitement and determination. Motivation gives us the spark to begin. It pushes us to sign up for a class, start a workout, study harder, or pursue a passion. But what
Creative Hub
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, academic pressure, family changes, or uncertainty about our future. Sometimes, we may wonder when things will finally get easier.
Creative Hub
Healthy skin is a necessity, stop considering it a luxury
Skincare can sometimes feel like a luxury reserved for people with expensive products, huge routines, or endless time. Social media can make it seem as if you need a shelf full of serums, masks, and trendy products to have “good” skin. You don’t.
Creative Hub
If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change
Have you ever had one of those days when everything seems to be going wrong? You get a bad grade. A friend doesn’t text you back. You don’t make the team. You lose an opportunity you really wanted. Suddenly, it feels like the whole world is against you.
Finance Literacy Café
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 tool: Credit.
Beyond the Surface
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 they suspect someone they care about is considering suicide.
Creative Hub
Poetry
The SeasonsBy John Hunts Spring arrives with whispered blooms,painting hope across the land.Summer follows with golden light,warming hearts and joining hands.Autumn dances through the trees,scattering colors in the breeze.Winter wraps the world in peace,where quiet moments gently freeze.Like the…
Teens Beyond Bars
The Night Everything Changed
I never knew silence could be this loud. At home, silence meant peace with my little sister asleep, the TV humming in thebackground, my mom folding laundry on the couch. But in here, silence feels different. Itis very heavy, and sharp like it’s waiting for me to admit something I’ve been…
Teens Without Borders
Voices of the Force
Our July/August print edition focused on highlighting teens who had chosen the path of public service through the Columbus Police cadet program. We interviewed one of the amazing officers cheering them on, Officer Murray Williaam M.
Finance Literacy Café
Budget Like a Boss: Take Control of Where Your Money Goes
You’ve finally received your first paycheck from your part-time job, and you’re excited to have money of your own. You grab food with friends, do a little online shopping, and treat yourself — but suddenly, you only have $5 left in your account.
Beyond the Surface
Bystander Intervention: Being a Great Friend
It’s Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), and while the topic sounds heavy, it’sabout something you do every day: looking out for your people.