His parents said he was a golden athlete and student, a popular teenager with a bright future. But then they were sitting at their kitchen table, the air thick as they tried to grapple with the fact that...

It is a cold morning; the first day of second semester after two weeks of freedom. It’s the first day of January, the worst month of the year, the post-Christmas slump. There are fewer holidays or breaks...

Waking up from her long awaited nap, her eyes flutter open as she stumbles out of bed, searching for the energy to complete her prolonged AP Psych packet. It is almost midnight, yet she is just beginning...

St. Louis Community College - Meramec Undecided I live my life based on five simple instructions printed on a small note card in blue ink. My freshman year therapist gave me this list as a reminder...

“Mom, I want to go to heaven.”  I hadn’t eaten a sustainable meal for a week. Some sort of darkness was taking over my body, creating thoughts I wouldn’t wish upon anyone. “Please don’t...

TKC received the following letter from A'jah Green, senior, regarding teenager mental health. I want to share some essential information regarding your health as an individual. The information I share...

*This story discusses mental health topics that may be triggering to some readers. If you are experiencing a mental health issue and need help please refer to the resources listed at the bottom of this...

“Go hard, be aggressive.” She repeated in her head while warming up before each game. But this time was different. It was her first competition back after a concussion, and she was playing in her...

 Julia Roberts, FACS teacher, walks into her first hour exhausted. She’s been up all night grading papers and is still falling behind. Then, she sees a classroom full of students who look equally drained....

*Opinion One. That's how many people came to my mind when I thought about the 2020 Olympics. Even though 11,656 athletes competed in Tokyo, one girl was the face of it all. From life-size cutouts...