Magda Abdi is a member of the Hiawatha Collegiate High School Class of 2019.
When One School Closes . . .
In the final few days before my sophomore year, I suddenly received the news that my school, Minneapolis College Prep, had closed. I was lost…. Read More
‘A Night for Somalia’: Event raises funds for Mogadishu bombing victims
On a windy and cold Thanksgiving evening, while others were celebrating the holiday with friends and family, I headed to Safari Restaurant in south Minneapolis… Read More
Old building, new opportunities: Plans for Hiawatha Collegiate High’s new campus reflect goals of the growing school
Something new is bubbling up within an old bottling plant in south Minneapolis. The old Canada Dry plant will be renovated as the new home… Read More
College Essay: Raising my voice and gaining confidence
On a humid day in June, I landed in Boston, feeling tense. I was away from home, away from my family. I was scared. I… Read More
The dangers of e-cigarettes: Experts warn against popular smoking alternative
For young people who use e-cigarettes, it can start with a vape pen or a hookah pen “What’s particularly concerning to me is the flavorings… Read More
