James Swanson’s story begins in Evanston, Illinois, in 1926, during the Great Depression. Growing up as the son of a minister who moved the family across Montana, Oregon, and Iowa, James learned ...

From the outside, Charles “Chuck” Blemler’s home looks like any other, but inside is a living museum: hand-carved wood figures, woven baskets, artifacts from another century. And tucked within those ...

When countless people had no choice but to rely on charity for toilet paper, we called it a public health crisis. So why is it normal for people to rely on food banks and nonprofits for pads and ...

Ambassador Vasquez’s story captivates you with his humble attitude as he shares intriguing life lessons. His story is an inspiration to me and many others looking to change the world, as he dedicated ...

In October 2024, three dire wolf pups were born in a successful de-extinction project helmed by Colossal Biosciences, located in Dallas, Texas. The pups include two boys, Romulus and Remus, and a girl ...

Leah Park traveled to South Korea two years ago with an empty suitcase, intending to fill it with skincare products and childhood snacks. Instead, she returned to Canada with several adorned photo ...

There was a hush in the room as Manhattan Beach Middle School teacher Elizabeth Laffoon approached the podium in the crowded MBUSD board room in March. Students, parents and educators filled every ...

DCI is more than marching band—it’s music, movement, and emotion at the highest level. As a sousaphone player, seeing it live showed me what’s possible. It’s not just a performance—it’s an experience ...

If you were to imagine what any cheerleader would look like, I assume you would picture a ditsy, popular bully. If you were looking to cast one for your high school dramedy, you’d likely go with ...

Among the many reasons for weakening democracy around the world is “the profound change that’s taking place in how we communicate and consume information,” warns former President Obama. Schools play ...

Hailing from Korea, I was always fascinated by stories of the American Dream, where anyone could rise to the greatest through education, hard work, and determination. I was captivated by tales of ...

Although the wooly mammoth is something out of the Natural History Museum, an American biotechnology company is currently attempting to de-extinct animals once thought lost to time. Colossal ...