Opinion

The struggle to get help: 'Some of us can't do everything ourselves ...'

“Taking care of yourself can have a lot of stigma, but it’s an important thing to do,” writes Tatum Anderson. She also has a few solutions for how others can help her along the way.

Sweet rewards: A job scooping ice cream taught one time-strapped teen valuable lessons

Thinking about a part-time job this summer? Veteran Izzy’s scooper/shift manager Simeon Lancaster has some helpful advice.

(Anti) social media: Teens might 'live' on Facebook and Twitter, but thinking is still required

Think Facebook and Twitter is all fun and games? The Steubenville rape case puts teens under the social media microscope.

The end of high school means a new college beginning

Hey, where did those four years of high school go? Ibad Jafri looks back on memorable steps and missteps taken along the way.

Washburn students get their say, but not without the need for deeper reflection

A personnel issue at Washburn High School left students befuddled. So with the help of social media, they decided to act.

The journey is the reward for one Hamline University commuter student

It’s one thing to live on campus. It’s another to drive to campus. It’s a completely different experience to take an estimated hour-and-a-half bus trip to campus every day.

Fixing your soda fix: Banning large soft drinks isn't a bad idea

Before you guzzle down that super-sized Mountain Dew, maybe it would be wise to consider a bit of soda moderation.

Exploring education differences: What are the pros and cons of studying in America? Overseas?

Sure, American students get a bad rap for how they perform on standardized tests.

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When it comes to growing up, what happens in Miami should stay in Miami

A move to Minnesota meant ThreeSixty writer Simone Cazares could grow up at a slower pace. That’s a good thing.

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Search for perfect last name leads to greater discovery

As ThreeSixty writer Freddy McConnell found out, embracing your heritage doesn’t have to mean poaching the “perfect” last name.

Reader response: Special needs essay causes one writer to look at own challenges

We write, you react: A dig into the mailbag reveals one teen writer’s struggles with the special needs label.

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Virtual violence can have real world consequences, but it’s still just a game

A rabid gamer contemplates the effects of virtual violence after the Newtown school massacre.

Lifetime of scars: Battling bullies, image issues takes emotional toll

It’s the first day of kindergarten and my mom is ready to take a photo of me standing outside Cedar Island Elementary in Maple Grove.

It's time to put an end to offensive Native American mascot names

Growing up as a Native American, I didn’t care about the respect others had for my heritage. But as I’ve gotten a bit older, I realize how little respect is present.

The App Expert: Tech reviews for teens ('Modern Combat 4,' theScore, Google Maps)

ThreeSixty’s resident technology guru Darwesh Singh gets app happy with a regular series of reviews for teens.

Yes, I'm in special education. Does it matter?

What does it mean to be a special education student? One teen writer explores the embarrassment of being labelled.

Truth and consequences: Struggling with the model minority myth

The pressure to be smart and docile can be too much for Asian Americans, as Diana Lu has discovered during her high school years.

Reader feedback: Students at Laporte School respond to ThreeSixty articles

Editor’s note: Students from John Henningsgaard’s Personal Writing class at Laporte School in north-central Minnesota responded to articles in ThreeSIxty’s September/October issue.

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Exploring education differences: Life inside a Nigerian school

Education is valued in Nigeria, which ThreeSixty writer Dami Gilbert appreciates. But she’ll take the flexibility and comfort of U.S. schools over strict discipline every time.

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Exploring education differences: Life inside a Taiwanese school

There’s an old Chinese saying taught to schoolchildren about how they should always show respect for three kinds of people: Parents, teachers and the Emperor.

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