The week of January 30th, 2026, students in period 3 AP Drawing and Painting at East High School did not work on their portfolios, but instead, they self-assigned a different sort of project. Students marked red slashes through drawings of ice cubes and contemplated what sort of messages must be heard. That Friday, instead of regular instruction, the school was empty, the halls creaked with a quietness that East High School is all too familiar with. Students, teachers, activi

In January, 2026, the Department of Justice released the second batch of Epstein files. The millions of documents, videos, and photos include the most traumatic moments of the people's lives. Now, this sensitive information is readily available for the public to look at.  How does this exposure to traumatic material affect the population of the U.S. and beyond? When presenting information in court, such as what is found in the Epstein files, you must be very organized. Dumpi

Growing up and transitioning from childhood into adulthood is something that most individuals experience. In that time period, adolescents progressively begin to understand the world and themselves. They explore who they are, chase opportunities, and develop both mentally and physically. While the state of society affects the growth of teenagers over many different generations, teenagers today have been especially impacted by recent events. Over the past six years, the world