Whenever a screen adaptation of a book or series is made, it sparks the infamous debate: “Was the book or the movie better?” With both sides trying to out-pretentious each other. I am not a die-hard fan of The Umbrella Academy comics, although one of my favorite things about the Netflix seri…
Searching for housing out of state, as a college student with roommates.
We have to do all we can to make sure fires don’t ravage any more of New Mexico’s land — and the best way to do that is by preventing them in the first place.
These regressive laws and bills are fostering a new generation of misinformed, homophobic students — which is exactly what lawmakers want.
Hustle is not just a goofy comedy like many of Adam Sandler's other movies.
With tens of thousands dead and injured, millions displaced from their homes and hundreds of billions in property damage that will alter the way of life for Ukrainians…
However many times we have a school shooting such as Columbine, Sandy Hook or now Uvalde, lawmakers refuse to do much about it. That is, unless you count the many — an…
From Monte del Sol Charter School
Generations of graduates who came before the Class of 2022 have undoubtedly been marked by the education system and our country as a whole, but every single person who…
If you Google any combination of the phrases “mental health,” “teenage girl” and “TikTok,” you are bound to find endless articles on how the video app is destroying ou…
As Lorde once sang in “Ribs,” “It feels so scary getting old.” But has anyone ever stopped and truly wondered why that is? Many young people associate age with respons…
There are many rural, fire-affected towns that do not have facilities such as shelters and rescues, leaving the pressure on the individual rather than the collective.
“It’s sad that the fires are so big and affecting so many people throughout New Mexico. Wildfires like this affect everyone and also cause our wildlife to suffer so much.”
What makes Santa Fe so interesting is the fact it offers some genuinely challenging skiing with relative accessibility to where we live.
With over 260,000 members nationwide, including more than 2,000 in New Mexico, HOSA fills the void in public schools preparing students for careers in the health field.
TV and movies set up unrealistic expectations for teenagers.
Project-based learning sets older teaching methods like memorization aside and instead uses projects focused on real-world problems and driven by a central question.
The gym was muggy and stagnant, steaming like freshly broken Pillsbury biscuits, as I sat in a circle with the rest of the elementary school running club. Each of us, …
A child left alone to fend for herself in the middle of nowhere, an unsolved murder in a small North Carolina town. Delia Owens explores both in her 2018 debut novel, …
English is the dominant language of the U.S., which is why I was always under the impression that bilingual students’ education was tailored to how well they spoke it.
The 2022 Climate Innovation Challenge, hosted by environmental nonprofit Climate Advocate Voces Unidas, received hundreds of submissions from students in New Mexico and other states, including some in Santa Fe.
“Food waste. It’s something inevitable that everyone, everywhere encounters, as we all eat. From transportation and processing, to retail and consumers, approximately …
It doesn’t make much sense for one of your friends to make plans for the entire group, then not be around to see those plans through. It’s annoying when the consensus …
Campgrounds closed. Tens of thousands of fish dead. Fears that children playing outside could be harmed by soil and water contaminated with lead.
Recently, I found myself noting interesting style choices on social media, in public and also by taking a stroll down memory lane. I was taken aback (in a good way) by…
Taking care of the planet does not mean sacrificing things we love like holidays and gift-giving, it just means we need to find more creative and nature-friendly ways …
Stepping onto the beach, I left the canopy of the forest. I remember the sight vividly. It was low tide on Playa Grande near Montezuma, Costa Rica. The bay stretched b…
We’ve always known just how vital trees are, as they provide oxygen and shelter, stabilize the soil and store carbon across the globe. Despite this, Time magazine esti…
Since it was first released, viewers have fallen in love with the Netflix period drama Bridgerton. The show, based on Julia Quinn’s bestselling romance series, follows…
All student films will screen Saturday, April 23, at the Dreamcatcher Theater in Española.
With the fluorescent lights becoming ever more unbearable, the teacher hummed on about something you can never avoid in a creative writing class: the importance of cha…
Maybe urinals aren’t often considered essential infrastructure, but when they are missing, it is certainly a disappointment for everyone involved.
Considered a classic by many, Toni Morrison’s harrowing 1987 historical novel Beloved is simply perfect. Set after the Civil War in the Eastern United States, we meet …
“NMSA is handling the pandemic pretty well. They kept us updated and informed, especially through the January spike. If you had symptoms, they sent you a test, and tha…
As a Puerto Rican growing up in New Mexico, I have constantly felt the lack of opportunities to explore my cultural identity throughout my 10 years of public school in…
Why programs created to challenge students don't benefit anyone
When it comes to superhero movies, audiences can expect a pretty typical story. The hero gets their powers, a villain is clearly evil, a vast and confusing array of ch…
In coming years, Santa Fe Public Schools will shift away from the traditional A-F letter grading system and toward a 1-4 scale “standards-based” grading system. A few …
I’ve been taking a personal financial literacy class this year as a part of gifted enrichment at Capital High School, and frankly, I’ve learned so much that I would ha…
Disclaimer: Not all of these places are currently hiring, but if you do see a listing or are hoping to distribute your résumé, these establishments have an unofficial …
In my book, a cult classic typically satisfies one of the following three requirements: It’s set in a high school, it’s a full musical or it involves murder. Lovers of…
From the NFL Kickoff Game all the way to Super Bowl LVI, this past season was filled with some of the most fun, memorable and competitive games of football that have e…
I still recall walking into the Roundhouse on my first day as a legislative intern, mesmerized by the magnitude of the Capitol and by the energy of staffers rushing fr…
Sometimes life is not fair, and you can’t do anything about it. But when it comes to receiving a grade you feel doesn’t reflect your work on an assignment, you don’t h…
I grew up in Santa Fe. I have seen the Plaza at its best: busy with Spanish Market; lit up in December; lined with condiments during Pancakes on the Plaza on the Fourt…
Many young community members wonder whether a development project will make the space accessible to teens in a town with little teen-centered resources.
Most would say we don't have the maturity to vote, but it is teenagers who have led some of the most important modern movements.
I was able to watch a completely random selection of eight of them. Here are my top three.
There is so much diverse content on YouTube that almost anyone can find something they like.
Cafecito helps reinforce that different is beautiful and merges many flavors into one restaurant.
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