There was a black spot on the doorframe. Valerie Wilhelm knew what that meant. She had seen it before, caused by residue on the fingertips of someone she loved, left by substances that had inflicted...

On my first day of high school, I had one single thought: “I can’t wait to get out of here.” I didn’t really know where I wanted to go, just the fact that I wanted to leave so badly. That specific...

SNAPSHOTS  Favorite artist: The Neighborhood Most memorable class: AP Chemistry Favorite app: TikTok Best concert you’ve attended: Bruno Mars Go to the Moon or Mars: Moon ZOOMING IN Q:...

Each year, there were 36 weeks consisting of 6 a.m alarms, four class periods, and “I can’t, I have a test today." It was a constant yet consistent schedule of exams, after school events, and Friday...

SNAPSHOTS Dream vacation: Train ride across Canada  Travel to past or future: Past Favorite season: Fall  Character you’d be: Wonder Woman  Sneeze glitter or cry rainbow tears: Cry...

Twelve years. 16,380 hours. 2,275 days. That’s time of my life I can never get back, and honestly, I do not want it back. There were moments where I wanted to spend more time with the friends I’ve...

SNAPSHOTS Favorite superpower: Super strength  One animal you wish you could have as a pet: Seal  Favorite song: “10:36” bea  One fruit you could eat for the rest of your life: Watermelon  Least...

"Good times become good memories, but bad times become good lessons,” Aang said. As a kid, I didn’t really understand what he meant, but now, at 18, it makes more sense than ever. High school didn’t...

This week’s Farmer Focus is on senior Kamila Rojas, a Farmerette who's expressing her last moments before graduating and looks forward to more dancing. SNAPSHOTS Dream vacation: Greece Winter...

SNAPSHOTS  Biggest phobia: Heights Special place: My room Lucky number: Three Waffles or pancakes: Waffles Favorite class: Swim ZOOMING IN Q: What college will you attend? What is...

SNAPSHOTS If you could move to any planet which one would it be?: Neptune Character you’d switch your life with for 24 hours: Jacob Hill from “Abbott Elementary” Comfort show: Schitt's Creek Career...

This week’s Farmer Focus is on junior Varnika Kumar, who helped create a club with her sister dedicated to helping the next generation of healthcare leaders be more prepared. SNAPSHOTS Secret talent:...