David Issacharoff, 05/29/12

16-year-old high school student living in Jerusalem

It's summer, and now the talk about vice-presidential candidates rises. It's 'veepstakes' season, and Romney must make one of the hardest and most important choices of his political life.

Diana Greymountain, 05/28/12

16-year-old Girl Scout

I've been a Girl Scout for 11 years. So ahéhee' (thank you) to Girl Scouts because my Girl Scouting life has given me the chance to say yá'át'ééh (hello) to the President of the United States.

Taylor Michie, 05/27/12

16-year-old sailor, world traveler, and director of Racing Winds Media

I love the Volvo Ocean Race and everything it stands for: adrenaline, speed, strength, strategy and determination. It's a pinnacle sporting event that should be taken more seriously throughout the world.

Zach Veach, 05/26/12

17-year-old racecar driver

As a kid who was bullied in the public school system, I hope we can move away from dealing with bullying from a place of crisis and instead guide a bullying strategy rather than accepting it.

Andrew Wild, 05/25/12

High school student in Los Angeles

Let's appreciate Dirk for who he is and was while we can, and hope that the basketball gods smile upon him while he still has a chance to prove his might.

Elaine Dai, 05/25/12

16-year-old rhythmic gymnast

It's three days before Regionals. With one training left and a handful of papers and tests to tackle before then, I nearly live and breathe one word: panic.

Laela Zaidi, 05/25/12

16-year-old sophomore at Joplin High School in Missouri

Generosity has been given a new meaning for the people of Joplin. From across the nation and around the world, individuals have put their lives aside to take part in the efforts.

Allison Fitts and Natalie Fitts, 05/25/12

In this edition of "Favorite Things," we will talk about the movies that have made us laugh, cry and wish our lives were a movie. First up is our all-time favorite movie, Bridesmaids.

Charles Orgbon, 05/25/12

16-year-old sophomore at Mill Creek High School in Hoschton, Georgia

Many of us fail to recognize that we can all be heroes. Youth such as Sean and Xiuhtezcatl took what they had and made a positive difference with it, thereby epitomizing a hero.

Romonia Dixon, 05/24/12

Student at Arizona State University

Living on the streets was difficult, but going to school was even harder. How could I focus on a math problem or a vocabulary word when I'm constantly thinking about where I will stay that night?

Elaine Vilorio, 05/24/12

High school junior in New Jersey

I thought it ridiculous that Catholic dioceses, schools and organizations sued Obama over the mandate requiring most employers to include free birth control as part of their health insurance coverage.

Jess Coleman, 05/24/12

Student, New York City Lab School

It's amazing what you can gain from lying. It can get you in jail or lose you a few friends. But done the right way, lying can mislead an entire country -- and maybe even get you elected president.

Meghan McCullough, 05/24/12

Freshman at Amherst College

No matter how questionable the cause, people continue to invest in others, perhaps because to invest in a cause -- no matter how small -- is to invest in humanity.

Charles Peralo, 05/24/12

17-year-old high school senior

Seasteading is the idea of building free cities on the ocean not part of the control of any other government. Every piece of land has been claimed, but international waters have not.