The Great Rewind: Why teens trade 2026 for 2016
Chokers, warm filters, and synth-pop are back as high schoolers across the country embrace a decade-old "vibe shift" for comfort.
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Haul videos feed a throwaway culture
A viral trend today, landfill waste tomorrow. This student calls for mindful consumption and sustainable influence in the social media age.
Mass., Ohio led in 2015-16 school bomb threats
Even for a false alarm, the response to bomb threats at school can disrupt school routines and threaten safety.
E-cigarette use among teens still increasing
E-cigarettes were the most popular product among youth, and this is the 2nd consecutive year that statement has been true.
Teens less sexually active than 15 years ago
Risk aversion and a flood of media activity about campus sexual assault may have cramped the style of today's young adults when it comes to sexual activity.
E-cigarette use by teens increases again
The number of teens who smoke e-cigarettes more than tripled from 2013 to 2014. Vaping may be less harmful than smoking; teens may do it to quit.
College students mostly riot over being drunk
College students still riot, just as they did in the 60s. But now they don't have a political message; they just want to drink.