This year in the frenzy of holiday shopping, why not give a gift that gives back? There are tons of cute and stylish opportunities to make a powerful difference while also making someone's day. The following eight companies are taking strong stances on more than just the latest trends --...

Earlier this week, a 30 minute documentary film called "Kony 2012" took the internet by storm. Within hours, it was trending on Twitter and all over Facebook. The film is part of a social media humanitarian campaign initiated by Invisible Children, a nonprofit organization. The campaign's premise is to utilize...

Going to school in Beverly Hills, it is no surprise that many students go on to becoming prominent figures in the entertainment industry. There are numerous notable Beverly alumni: Angelina Jolie, Betty White, Nicholas Cage, and Leighton Meester, to name a few. However, meeting Jack Abramoff, an alumni who has...

This is the second post of my series of inspirational "Spotlight" articles that will feature young adults who are pursuing their passions in various fields like art, technology, athletics, and entrepreneurship. For my first "Spotlight" post, please click here.

Stacey Ferreira, 19, is passionate about entrepreneurship, music,...

My mother first took me to dance class when I was just five years old. We entered a huge hall in a Church which had been transformed into a dance studio, and were greeted by a beautiful lady with radiant black hair, big brown eyes, a long red bindi and...

I remember learning yoga as a child during my summer vacations in India. A yoga teacher would come every morning and teach me and my brother many poses. Learning yoga was fun and I looked forward to practising the poses when I got back home in Los Angeles.
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Can you imagine a life without the Internet? To say it would be drastically different would be an understatement.

My generation was the first to grow up using computers and the Internet. We can bookmark cool websites for later viewing, email interesting articles to friends, post inspirational quotes on...

Learning how to drive is an auspicious moment in the life of a high schooler. Driving can teach you much more than the ways of the road -- from my experiences behind the wheel, I have made several observations about how the rules we follow while driving can also apply...

Growing up we are constantly told to find a passion. For most of us, finding this one special interest is a challenge. This post is the first of a series of inspirational "Spotlight" articles that will feature young adults who are pursuing their passions in various fields like art, technology,...

As more and more of my friends graduate from high school and begin their first years in college, naturally, many of their families and homes start to feel more and more "empty." I have noticed that one popular solution for this problem is adopting a pet. Parents feel that getting...

Year after year, the autumn season prompts the falling of leaves from trees, football season, and the start of the college admission process. As a part of this process, many student and their families (including myself) visit prospective colleges.

While informational tours offered by the admissions office can be...