My mother came to America for one reason and one reason only. The “American Dream.” What she didn’t know was the land we held onto… Read More
Holding onto your heritage: Somali traditions keep family roots intact while chasing the American dream
January 2015 Magazine Articles
Simmering acceptance: Embarrassment over cultural cuisine isn’t always easy to swallow
In any gathering of Asian people, there will always be food. This past summer, I was selected to play Fredericka from Stephen Sondheim’s “A Little… Read More
Comparison overload: Social media can connect us, but it also has a deeper psychological effect
With nearly every high school student owning a smartphone or accessing various social media accounts, the need for popularity and followers can be overwhelming. As… Read More
Too much left unsaid: Shrouded in mystery, the death of a close friend leaves a lasting void
It was a day I won’t ever forget. The day I met a girl so polite and friendly, so full of life, I knew that… Read More
Keeping kids close: Clinical resources in school give students free, convenient access
Kristie Anderson will be the first to admit that students probably think of it as “the sex clinic.” But as nurse practitioner at Minneapolis Washburn… Read More
No laughing matter: “Harmless” jokes about mental illness and depression cut deep for many
Editor’s note: ThreeSixty Journalism has changed the names of teen sources in this story for privacy reasons. Nobody likes being the butt of a joke… Read More
Raising flags, saving lives: Factors that contribute to teen suicide are often complex
“Honestly, when we found out the news, it was a complete shock.” Blaine High School student Hayley Pierce-Ramsdell fell into despair when her close high… Read More
The joy of educating others
Joy Nollenberg, founder of the Joy Project in Minneapolis, can vouch for the lack of awareness surrounding eating disorders. In February 2006, Nollenberg founded the… Read More
Not just a teen problem: The truth about eating disorders is that they can affect anyone – even guys
Ten minutes of reading a fashion magazine is all that it takes for someone to feel worse about his or her own body. With such… Read More
Coping through creative intensity: Expressing pain through art can help with healing
While walking through the Adler Graduate School, you’ll find an impressive array of artwork hanging from the walls, sitting on tables, and even hanging from… Read More
