Humans of the Pepperbox

This is a quote from one of my classmates about things he's passionate about.

By Bella F. from Arcata High School in California

“I enjoy finding or creating a story and perfecting it until it’s able to connect with people instead of just being white noise in the background. I want to impact people with stories that are meaningful and could actually instigate change in the world while having it also be interesting to read.”

  • Aidan Shelton
Arcata High School

Journalism

Journalism and Advanced Journalism at Arcata High School

More posts from California

Surprise Me

More posts about "story"

Surprise Me

Sibling Rivarly

I didn't sign up for this

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Tomas Paoli

Tomas Paoli

Six Words

Coming of Age in 2020s

How can the COVID vaccine impact the current COVID crisis?

This post is an article summarizing the current global crisis and how the vaccine decreases the spread of COVID around the world. It also addresses the impact of COVID in communities, hospitals and peoples lives.

COVID-19

A few words about Covid-19

Retired Track Coach: Catrina Bindel

In this interview, I learned of Catrina Bindel's life story. I also learned of how she became a track and field coach; and what she did after she stopped coaching. She is a great person to talk to and I enjoyed hearing about her story.

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Ashley

For my Sophomore Honors English class, I interviewed Ashley about a childhood memory that stuck with her.

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Sophia West

In this interview, I asked Sophia West some questions about herself and what she wanted to do with her life. I then recorded them below.

Bullying and Favoritism in Pocahontas

I am writing about the bullying issue at Pocahontas schools and favoritism in the town and school.

Zuni teenagers and the use of illegal substances

Letter to the editor of the Independent

Humans of Sophmore Honors: Shaya Sells

I Interviewed Shaya in our Humans of Sohpmore Honors assignment. She talked a lot about family and what she wasts do do when she grows up.

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Natalie

I interviewed Natalie Arrez Alcantar about what she wants to do when she grows up.

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor of The Independent

Humans of Sophomore Honors English: Kaitlin Giacone

In an interview I had with Kaitlin Giacone, you get to know about her inspiring story of how she wants to help change an issue she is passionate about. She explains a past issue of hers, and how she is planning on preventing others going through it.

Legalization of Drugs

It's better to have legalized drugs-here's why!

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Nova

For humans of Sophomore English I interviewed my classmate Nova. She talked about her life growing up, morals, and values.

Protection of sacred lands

It took little for the United States government to take 99% of Native lands along with the lands and resources well they and private corporations continue to exploit. These corporations don't understand that these lands are our place or worship.

The Story of Maserati #NJHS

This is a brief story about the car brand Maserati

Humans of The Peperbox

The most important person in the life of Haley Kenyon

Humans Of Sophomore Honors : Brooke Boone

For this Project, I interviewed my classmate Brooke Boone and asked her some questions. These are some of the responses that she replied with that I thought were pretty important so I chose these quotes to represent her.

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Maia

For a project, I interviewed Maia Hales about her life, what she pictures for her future, and some words of wisdom. Maia talked a lot about her family, what she wants to do after high school, and how she would like to be remembered.

Earth as a part of tribal sovereignty

The land has a deeply rooted connection to the A:shiwi people. They have had many obstacles but remain on their sacred land.

Letter To The Editor

Letter to the Editor of The Independent.

Humboldt Bay, King Salmon, and Radioactivity

My Journalistic Article is about King Salmon's section of Humboldt Bay and the radioactive materials stored within a large hill nearby the town. King Salmon's section of Humboldt Bay is very special, and it would be awful if something happened to it.

Civic Journalism for Rural Youth is part of the National Writing Project’s family of youth publishing projects, all gathered under the Writing Our Future initiative.

Writing Our Future projects are designed by educators for educators and the young people they work with. Intended for use in schools, libraries, and other educational settings. All projects are COPPA compliant and educator-managed. NWP is committed to supporting young people’s writing and civic participation by providing a safe and supportive environment for youth writing, media creation, sharing, and publishing.