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Marriage: How to have More Pros than Cons
Written by: Meghan Moylan There is no denying that getting married is a bit of a gamble. You truly cannot know who this person will turn out to be as the two of you grow and change throughout life. But as all gamblers know, you want the odds in your favor. There is a...
2024 Hoops for Hope Art Contest WINNERS!
In a world often filled with challenges, art has the unique ability to inspire, uplift, and bring communities together. This sentiment was beautifully captured in the recent Hoops for Hope Art Contest, where young talents showcased their creativity under the theme...
An open letter to GFTG Student
Written by: Morgan Snyder An open letter to a student at (Redacted) High School, You were participating in class, doing the activity with everyone else. We were discussing the list of what you want and don't want in a relationship in order to set standards and have a...
Marriage, worth the Risk?!
Written by: Morgan Snyder “Do you know what the leading cause of divorce is?” a student asked me. Before I could answer he said, “Marriage.” The whole class laughed. It was a good joke and he was not wrong because if you never get married, it is true that you will...
Domestic Violence in a Post-Pandemic World
Written by: Blake Hansher In our high-school program, Go for the Gold, one of our key topics is abuse, including both intimate partner violence (IPV) and domestic violence (DV) of four different types: verbal, emotional, physical, sexual. The statistic is given that 1...
WHAT IS IF IT’S TRUE?
Written by: Chawn Clark You Could be right! It is a possibility that your personal experiences and things you were told about relationships and dating has adequately prepared you for healthy dating outcomes. You may feel “I’m not at all confused about anything” as it...
Bad Habits Don’t Rule You
Written by: Romello Yaqub In life, it is safe to say we all desire healthy relationships. Think about the relationships you have been in and how they have turned out. Whether it be a friendship, romantic or one with a family member, there are many things we...
Before You Say “Yes” to Roblox!
Written by: Chawn Clark The game “Roblox” which has appeared to be a “kid-friendly” and popular gaming platform for kids has been exposed for housing hidden sexual content. Makers of this game stated they are constantly seeking to eliminate this type of...
Heroes and Misfts
Written by: Danny Brooks I recently rewatched one of my favorite movies from my childhood: The animated Hercules from 1997. If you’ve never seen this movie, it’s about a boy (Hercules also called Herc) who doesn’t fit in and is searching for somewhere he...