What Do You Want for the Holidays?

Briana Chang

I want the gift that no human being can give: the gift of youth.  I wish that I could be seven years old once more; to go back in time when I rolled down hills and no one thought I was crazy, admired everyone bigger than me without being hindered by their flaws, step outside and think of a story for every person who passed me by, the list goes on but these things I miss the most.  Really all I want is my childhood back, and I regret choosing education over enjoying these little things.  I know that I can never undo this decision but for the holidays the only thing on my wish list is for you to cherish your childhood; balance your education with a happy life filled with moments to remember.

Transition

Jungle Fever

Kandice Simmions

Interracial Dating is a reoccurring scene on and off campus at Independent, predominantly white schools. While some people of color are breaking barriers by dating females of a different races, judgments are often made by their peers. As an ABC Scholar, I have seen that love has no boundaries.
A part of the minority at an Independent School, you shouldn't feel obligated to only like and or date someone of the same race. The possibilities of love are endless, so what's stopping you from giving someone else a chance? If you're afraid of “selling out” then I think you should re-evaluate your reasoning behind attending an Independent school.  By choosing to attend a school where you are considered the minority, you have accepted diversity in all ways.  Then again, you’re not at school to fall in love; you don’t have to be in a relationship at all.

YOU’RE NOT A FAILURE!

Briana Chang

I’m a big dreamer.  Every year I say, “I’m going to get all A’s in my classes.” This year on top of that I said, “I’m going to get a 2400 on the SATs”, the highest score you can get.  There is nothing wrong with these dreams, they’re not impossible, just a little hard to achieve, but that’s really the fun of it all.  I like to dream big to push myself in achieving my goals.  Last year I didn’t get all A’s (this year I will of course) but I was able to admire how far I went to receive the grades I earned with a chuckle, realizing that I am a hard worker.