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TIPS FROM TEEN LINE LISTENER: Teen Pregnancy

Unwanted pregnancy, usually a result of contraception failure or unprotected sex, is a prevalent problem for teenage girls and can be, in some cases, absolutely devastating and completely surprising.

Perceptions of Marlborough

Perceptions of Marlborough

Upon learning what school I go to, people will often remark, “Wow, you girls get a lot of work, don’t you?” Or: “Oh I know that school; it’s the one where the most meaningful relationship a girl has is with her textbooks and computer.”

Is this really necessary?

Is this really necessary?

These days, it seems like Marlborough and Hogwarts have one thing in common: a fear of three Unforgiveable phrases.

The Potter Pretenders

The Potter Pretenders

July 15, 2011 was one of the saddest days of my life. Surrounded by darkness, I heaved (not so) quiet sobs as my childhood officially came to an end.

DEAR MIKAELA, FROM OOPS

DEAR MIKAELA, FROM OOPS

How do I get a friend’s forgiveness after I made a horrible mistake?

“Trial by Fire”

“Trial by Fire”

This past summer I finally learned the true meaning of the saying, “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.”

Represent: YouTube’s Asian Stars

Represent: YouTube’s Asian Stars

If you’re an average YouTube-addicted student like me, you’ve probably heard of Nigahiga, Kevjumba, and Wong Fu Productions, who have some of the most-subscribed YouTube channels of all time; their popular videos receive millions of views.

The Glass that’s Hapa Full

The Glass that’s Hapa Full

Whenever I see a half-Asian person in a movie, I get so excited that I almost want to high five the actor or actress.

East Asian Languages 101

East Asian Languages 101

Alexandra Wallace, listen up: not all Asian languages are the same.