Unplug and Unwind
Carrying the weight of the world’s problems can be overwhelming. It’s time to unplug for a while and just enjoy being a kid.
Social Security
Words of wisdom from a teenage social media maven on the responsibility of using such platforms.
Plan of Attack
North Tahoe High School seniors Iran Pacheco Martinez and Laura Bravo have learned a lot while applying to college. They share what they’ve learned with the incoming senior class of 2023.
Socially Challenged
In the latest installment of Kids’ Perspective, Moonshine’s summer intern, 15-year-old Lola Hadley, shares how social media is managing to influence her life even though she doesn’t use it.
Pressures for Californian College-Bound Students
High school seniors feel pressure to get into UCs and CSUs, but it’s becoming more and more difficult to gain acceptance. So what are kids to do?
A Teen’s Guide to a Tahoe Summer
The best places around Lake Tahoe for teens to have a good time in the summer.
A Teen’s Perspective On The World
The humanities and knowledge of history are critical keys to achieving world peace, contends Tahoe teen Kaya Siig.
Truckee High’s Own Renaissance Man
Becoming a high school chemistry teacher was never part of Ian Kuhn’s plan. But along came Covid, and the Pennsylvania native found himself on a whole new lifepath.
Your Voice and Your Power
A Sierra College student encourages other first-time voters to stay informed beyond using social media, and to be sure to cast their vote despite feelings among youth that their vote doesn’t matter.
How Will Social Media Affect Youth Voters in the 2024 Election?
A Truckee High School student worries that social media, especially AI-generated images and misinformation, will impact how new voters cast their vote.