?Bullying is an issue that has occurred for years in schools- appearing at each grade level. Though it is a well-known issue in schools, there has been little to no change in the prevalence of bullying. During the past decade, virtually every school across Washington State, school bullying is an iss...

I began hallucinating early Thursday morning. My team and I were halfway finished with what our instructors dubbed "The Long Paddle," and I could feel my sanity slowly slipping away. A combination of severe sleep deprivation and extreme physical exercise can do that to you. I had not had m...

In the book Warriors Don't Cry by Melba Pattillo Beals, the author describes what her reactions and feelings are to the racial hatred and discrimination she and eight other African-American teenagers received in Little Rock, Arkansas during the desegregation period in 1957. She tells the story o...

In the book Warriors Don't Cry by Melba Pattillo Beals, the author describes what her reactions and feelings are to the racial hatred and discrimination she and eight other African-American teenagers received in Little Rock, Arkansas during the desegregation period in 1957. She tells the story o...

Do athletes engage in more deviance than non-athletes? In the study of athletes and drugs, one major topic that was discussed was the use of drugs by athletes at all levels. With much controversy dealing with the issue of drug testing in high school, college and professional sports, many people are ...

"Lexi honey, we have some good but bad news for you," said Maryanne Dion, Alexis's mother as she walked through the door after soccer practice.Alexis set down her green sports bag with the wolf design on the sides and sat down to listen to her mother. "What is it mom?" asked Alexis curiously."Well,...

Financial Facts Adolescent Pregnancy in North Carolina COST TO NORTH CAROLINA TAXPAYERS: $807,800,000 IN FY 1997 COST FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF), FOOD STAMPS, WIC, AND MEDICAID FOR FAMILIES BEGUN BY A TEEN IN NORTH CAROLINA.1  "For every dollar North Carolina spent on ...

Edward MorganEducationAdolescent Development in Educational ContextsWorkshop ProjectOne of the most complex periods of adjustment for adolescents is the shift from high school to college. When adolescents begin to grow up and advance to higher education they are also being asked to become autonomou...