Part of me is really worried this is too intimate to write about, especially in this setting, but that’s kind of the issue: A couple weeks ago I lent a friend my backp…

—Alana Casas, New Mexico School for the Arts

When you think of Thanksgiving, what comes to mind? Turkey? Pie? Cranberry sauce? Family? Spending numerous hours with the people who get on your nerves the most?

“As someone with a preexisting condition, I felt as though I should get the vaccine as soon as possible. I also think that teens, and anyone for that matter, should ge…

When I was younger, I would use my mom’s Instagram account to post photos I took on her phone, always captioned “by: sofia” for everyone to see. I have always loved ph…

According to some circles of baby boomers, urban legend says millennials are a bunch of good-for-nothing, spoiled lowlifes who spend all their money on avocado toast a…

It doesn’t really bother me anymore, but much to the chagrin of my younger self, I could not read until I was 8 years old. The next several years after that were a des…

When Santa Fe High School junior Amelie Piburn first started online school at the outset of the pandemic in March 2020, she’d wake up early for a 20-minute workout and…

I’ve always loved horror movies. The suspense, jump scares and creativity always stand out to me in this genre, and I admire the filmmakers’ ability to bring certain h…

Have you ever felt a hand touching your shoulder, and turned around to realize no one was there? If you answered yes, you have probably been in the presence of a ghost…

What do Santa Fe’s three mayoral candidates think about issues affecting lesbian, gay, transgender and queer youth, and all youth in Santa Fe? Generation Next writer a…

Dating back to 1924, the rivalry between St. Michael’s and Santa Fe High is the city’s oldest.

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta’s breathtaking balloons filled the sky after a year without the iconic festival.

Sometimes, the things we do and say can unknowingly affect other people, and part of growing and becoming a better person is becoming aware of that and taking accountability and responsibility for that.

The culture around cancellation seems to go beyond abandoning the works of celebrities or influencers, and toward spreading hatred.

Although there have been many absurd infatuations on TikTok, the “Devious Lick” trend is one causing great destruction to high schools and middle schools.

Dear Evan Hansen does its best to explore feelings of isolation and insufficiency through songs sung by teenagers.

Former president of the American College Counseling Association Janelle Johnson has spent 20 years as a college counselor at Santa Fe Community College, helping Santa …

Keep your keys between your fingers.

While many young students are facing the highest college prices of all time, according to Forbes, many colleges offer copious amounts of financial aid to senior citizens who want to update and augment their college degrees or are attending college for the first time.

Picture having to go through school, but instead of taking classes in person, you’re watching them happen through a tiny window. Now imagine having to make your way th…

Teens describe what they hope to see from sports in the fall.

This is the first Asian-led MCU movie and it lived up to its expectations. 

The film project closes with screenings on September 25th in Albuquerque’s Guild Theater, or via Zoom, depending on your comfort level as a patron or participant.

Adjustments have been made amid the coronavirus pandemic in an attempt to sustain the beloved tradition while keeping observers safe.

Many of us wonder how the pandemic will impact learning this year.

The past few months have proven successful for the reopening of Santa Fe and its businesses, and Meow Wolf is no exception.

“Driver’s Ed was the forbidden place until you turned 16. My time had finally come. The online driving class wasn’t what I expected, but I had so much fun. A great tea…

A car is an icon of culture. 

The Olympics are a time for athletes, teams and the world to come together in a way that is unique to the event. Participants and spectators eagerly await the Games ev…

International committees have made regulations that force female athletes from some sports to wear more revealing clothing than men in the same sport.

What have Santa Fe teens done to stay cool this summer?

During the coronavirus pandemic, most places in Santa Fe struggled to stay afloat. Restaurants and theaters closed, and people spent more time at home. A lot of adults…

 More people are becoming fully vaccinated this summer, which means there are more summer activities where teens can hang out with their friends safely.