Overweight and overwhelmed
Alexa Carlucci - Staff Writer
May 5, 2012
Q: Dear Alexa, Ever since I was younger, I’ve always had issues with my weight. Kids would constantly tease me in school so I’ve grown up with a negative image of myself. I try to eat healthy, but it is difficult when all of my skinny friends eat whatever they want in front of me but I have to... Read more »
Stuck in a love triangle
Alexa Carlucci - Staff Writer
May 3, 2012
Q: I have this best friend that I’ve been close to for years. We’ve been through so much together but she recently started dating this guy that I also have feelings for. Him and I have flirted before and I think he feels the same about me, but I don’t know what to do about either of them! Help! -Stuck... Read more »
Taylor Swift didn’t write a song about this
Alexa Carlucci - Staff Writer
March 27, 2012
Q: Dear Alexa, I have a big crush on this guy in a grade higher than me. We don’t have any classes together but we are both in band and take the same electives. I know I like him because I just can’t get him off of my mind! At a party I confessed my true feelings to him and he told me he... Read more »
Parent pressure or peer pressure?
Alexa Carlucci - Staff Writer
March 27, 2012
Q: My parents are always telling me not to give in to peer pressure and not to follow the crowd. If I hear them say “If one of your friends jumped off a bridge would you jump too?” one more time, I am going to scream! Isn’t it OK to go along with your friends some of the time? - Parent... Read more »
My struggle to become independent
Alexa Carlucci - Staff Writer
March 8, 2012
There eventually comes a time in every person’s life where he or she looks to a mirror and sees reflections of his or her parents. But before that day comes, we must first make that difficult transition from adolescence into adulthood. My first step to becoming independent began as most others do by... Read more »
The Cobrasnake
Rachel Stewart - Staff Writer
March 8, 2012
“It’s okay to want to do your own thing. Don’t be scared and work hard. Life is easier when you’re doing something you love. If you’re passionate about something and you dedicate yourself to the project, you can make something of yourself. Dare to be different.” –... Read more »
New Brandy Melville store opens at the Westfield Topanga Mall
Jessica Smith - Staff Writer
February 23, 2012
Like most other teenage girls I love shopping and am constantly on the look-out for new and exciting stores that will help me expand my ever-growing wardrobe. A lot of the stores that I have come across in my shopping explorations sell the same, boring clothes that I will definitely see on some girl... Read more »
Feminine French, or a bold disco vibe – make-up is an essential part of your look
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Pegah Natanzi - Staff Writer
February 9, 2012
Although applying makeup may not be encompassed into every high school girl’s daily beauty routine, in order to look truly spectacular for the dance, makeup is essential. Whether you choose to go with a bolder, more colorful disco vibe or a soft, feminine French look, this step by step guide will ensure... Read more »
A few alternatives for your average after-party that will spice up your evening
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February 9, 2012
When the lights dim, the music stops, and the giant disco ball retreats back into the dusty warehouse of 70’s paraphernalia, one question lies on everyone’s minds: “What now?” You could go to an after party, which will most likely be broken up by the cops. Or, you could pick from four of these... Read more »
A few ideas to help you ask your special someone to the Vice Versa dance
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Kinsey Marker - Staff Writer
February 9, 2012
Sitting at home on a Friday night, daydreaming about your crush’s dreamy, blue eyes and luscious, brown locks, is not longer deemed acceptable. Instead, gather up the courage to ask him to our school’s annual Vice Versa Dance! Here are a few cute idea’s that although may be cliché,... Read more »