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  The Best

  

  By Orielleiris, Indianapolis, IN

  In the realms of life, there can only be one Best. Only one can rise above mediocrity and claim that revered title. All others, no matter how close or distant in ability, are forgotten and become a mélange of ordinariness, incomparable to The Best. In this mélange, there floats the hopelessness an...
• Opinion > Discrimination
  Change the Verb

  

  By Orielleiris, Indianapolis, IN

  When I was younger, I wanted so, so badly to be like the big girls who wore makeup, pretty dresses, and high heels. What would it be like to have a boyfriend? Would I get cooties? I was so anxious to be an adult and go out in the real world. However, the older I grew, the less I wanted to face th...
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  Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua

  

  By Orielleiris, Indianapolis, IN

  With my fingers crossed, I click on the link to check my grades. I close my eyes and say a quick prayer. Please be good. Please be all A's. My heart pounds and skips beats, but the rational part of my mind knows there's no reason to stress out. There's no reason why my grades shouldn't b...