What would it be like to welcome a teenager from halfway around the world into your home? Could you navigate language barriers, cultural differences, and homesickness, all while sharing meals, holidays,...
During the summer before my junior year, I was tested in ways I never expected. On the final day at basketball camp, as I sprinted down the court, I rolled my ankle. I thought nothing of it and...
A Guide To Traveling
Labor Day Weekend is just around the corner, and many people will be traveling, whether it will be in-state, out of state, or even out of the country. While some people may have been...
Fall is just around the corner, and what do so many people look forward to? I believe, as do many others, look forward to the fall menus at our local coffee shops. So, why not go and try the new...
Imagine being the oldest of four girls and hosting two female exchange students. Then, as an adult, becoming the mother of three girls and hosting six more female exchange students, that is a lot...
On Saturday, August 23, U.S. 24 Speedway held a memorial race. It is one of the track’s most enthusiastic races of the entire racing year. The race was the Hardy, Hoagland Memorial Race, and...
Hooked on Likes: Why Social Media Matters to Teens
For years now, there has been an increase in social media use among teens all over the world. Social media is becoming a major part of teens’...
Imagine being able to choose a dream destination to go to, it could be anywhere in the whole world, where would you pick to go? My mom asked me what the one place I would want to travel to...
Remember when the Gathering Grounds had their grand opening at the beginning of the summer? I do, and I have been working almost every day since. The Gathering Grounds had their grand opening on...
New year, new foreign exchange students! Dive into the minds of our new foreign exchange students this year. According to STS Foundation for foreign exchanges, around 24,000 international high school students...
“Once you get out there, you are never going to want to come back,” is a quote repeated to me from my father as my spring turned into summer before my senior year, and the opportunity of a...
Have you ever seen a glimpse of your future? Have you been caught in a moment that felt like it could soon be your reality? From the moment I took my first step onto the Indiana University...
