“There’s something wrong with the new age,” they harp. Familiar are the voices of the tired generations, who disguise nostalgia with the veil of experience and superior knowledge. To disprove...

The Carnegie Dance Team competed at state and their officers will soon compete at nationals in Galveston, the boy's volleyball team just entered one of their first seasons in a competitive league and Interact...

“Happy New Year,” I whispered to no one. A dulled paint job and an empty house. Silence reared its deafening fangs in a manner that was all too harsh — it clamped down on the nightstand, then...

It’s the peak of the season. Burdened by the struggle to maintain ranks and GPA, the players this time of year are pushed by one added factor. SATs. Arguably one of the most domineering presences ever...

The frigid breeze balanced the warming lights. 40-degree weather met sunburnt Houstonians like water to a flame. And one perfect winter night was assured by silky hot chocolate, frostbitten noses, and...

Houston's vast city landscape panned out in front of him. Buildings raced across his eyes and the familiar city lights dimly illuminated the evening sky. He was left alone again to the familiar hum of...

It was 10 AM. My heart rate was skyrocketing, and my hands were dancing in my lap, scurrying across my legs in different, weird contortions. Likewise, my entire body was shaking, but not for the reason...

It was an hour before the deadline. Chad had to get a 50-page essay completed.  For many, minutes would’ve become seconds, and an hour would have flown by within the blink of an eye. For Chad G.P,...

Shuffling, my hushed footsteps stifled by the white linen. Glorious sunlight to illuminate my sickly, veiled face. I bobbled towards him, savoring in my last few steps of freedom. 5 more steps. In each...

Colors seem brighter when they’re around you.  Though you want to tell them, your words don’t align with your heart and as your tongue winds in frantic knots. Instead you say “You’re my favorite...

The red curtain shrouded her face. Maroon and velvety darkness hid trembling fingers.  10 seconds. Her worries were counseled by silence, and her growing heartbeat acted like a countdown. Five...