With the appeal of social media engagement, one issue has emerged: some influencers have faked illnesses to increase popularity.

I am a Junior at Menlo High School in Menlo Park, California, where I’m passionate about sports, particularly baseball and football. I’m also a former hockey player with a love for teamwork and ...

Reade has been showcasing her jewelry at the Sawdust Festival for 24 years, using sheet, wire, and wax castings to create her pieces. As a custom designer, Reade states,“I’m constantly problem-solving ...

With personal experience dealing with loss from cancer, Shreya Vetulapalli founded Cancel. Cancer. Culture. Her nonprofit operates with the hope to offer comfort for those with cancer.

The experience of volunteering was incredibly fulfilling on its own. Alongside a diverse group of people—college students, parents, retirees, and others from various backgrounds—I worked to create the ...

This article is about the overlooked mental health issues of the foster care youth and how federal cuts can deeply harm this community.

High school students across Southern California are invited to attend a Youth Journalism Conference hosted by Cal State Dominguez Hills and L.A. Times High School Insider. The conference will be held ...

With the rise of social media reading communities comes the rise of dark romance, a subgenre that remains controversial and problematic due to its depiction of messy, twisted, and often morally ...

The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, a hub of ancient Chinese Buddhist art and spirituality, fell victim to extensive looting in the ...

There is no better energy source for the future than nuclear power plants.  High School Insider is a user-generated content ...