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At the Portland-based "Not Alone" conference, Ashlen Hilliard, a former cult member and founder of support group People Leave Cults, presents to a group, sharing words of wisdom and personal accounts of her experience in a high-control group. Supportive conferences like these help former cult members connect through shared experiences and discover new techniques to deal with the mental repercussions of cult involvement.
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Unseen stories: the psychology of cults
By Ayana Ganjoo and Madilyn Shoop-Gardner

Everyday life for 8-year-old Dhyana Levey seemed no different from that of her peers. She went to school on the weekdays, played with other kids her age in downtown Santa Barbara, and read books with her parents at the kitchen table on the weekend. To her, this was normal. It was the only life she had ever known. But as she grew older, fractures in her story emerged. When her schoolmates talked of going out to the movies, Levey failed to relate to their recounts, as seeing movies were banned in her household. The kids she played with were never outside a controlled group of proximity neighbors. The books she read with her parents were irregular – they preached strange ideas about Eastern religion that contradicted what she learned in school. The breaking point arrived in her teenage...

Dawn Momohara's portrait. Photo from Vol. 56, No. 121 of The Daily Pinion
Remembering Dawn Momohara
By Dominic Niyo, McKinley High School - HI
Ariyana James (12) sits on the bench alongside her teammates. After being named to the CAAC Blue All-League team last year, James suffered a stroke during preseason this year, causing her to be out for  season.
Unbreakable
By Holyn Walsh, East Lansing High School
Café Vida in the Pacific Palisades on Jan. 26.
A tribute to Altadena and the Palisades
By Channing '25, Francesca '25, and Addie '26
Many students and teachers are concerned about job security, career prospects and overall stability of the computer science industry. “We're still at the infancy of AI, but it does seem like a pivotal time,” computer science teacher Marina Peregrino said.
Decoding computer science’s future
By Claire Tian, Ashley Mo, and Jonathan Xue
Student journalism, a cornerstone of local democracy, is endangered across the country.
OPINION: The case for student journalism
By Isabella Edghill, duPont Manual High School
English teachers Brad Ruda (left) and Matt Dewar (right) are often confused for one another.
“I’m not Mr. Ruda”
By Lizzy Grace, Lake Forest High School
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The Trump Administration announced its control of the White House press pool on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
Illustration | Zaid Naqvi
The future of press freedom
By Zaid Naqvi, Monta Vista High School
Lewisville resident Angela Lewallen visits with Coppell High School history teacher Joshua Chanin on Feb. 15 at Flower Mound Senior Center during the third annual Tri-City Neighborhood Summit. Chanin is running for Place 4 on the Lewisville City Council to make a bigger impact in his community. Photo by Neha Nathwani
Chanin applies classroom teachings to real-life endeavors
By Akshaya Ashokanand, Coppell High School
From Venice to New York, Baruch Goes Global in Model UN
From Venice to New York, Baruch Goes Global in Model UN
By Nashita Moula, Baruch College Campus High School
Dash Granite (’28) celebrates after completing a 130 kilogram bench press at the Sub-Juniors World Bench Press Championships competition May 22, 2024. Dash has competed in over five regional, national and international competitions as a powerlifter.
Dash Granite recounts powerlifting journey
By Nikolay Silva, The American School in London
Senior Ejypt Gibbs eyes possible openings from his teamates as he rushes towards Bellaire's side of the court.
State championship: The start of a legacy
By Camila Chandler, Bellaire High School
Classroom shows conflicting beliefs as students sit during the pledge of allegiance.
Students reserve their right to challenge tradition as patriotism dwindles in American classrooms
By Mau Sanchez Carmona, Pleasant Valley High School - IA
PROTECTION MATTERS: Get vaccinated now to keep our community safe.
The dangers of antivax
By Anthony Park, Northwood High School
'Under the Same Stars' is slightly muddled story of resistance
‘Under the Same Stars’ is slightly muddled story of resistance
By Zella Bunch, Rutherford B. Hayes High School
The shifting landscape of youth entertainment
The shifting landscape of youth entertainment
By Dalia Saal, Palo Alto High School
Sophomore Elise Hunt began her TikTok journey in eighth grade. Now, with 58,000 followers and a small business, Elise wants to create content she knows other teenage girls will relate to.
Behind the screen
By Alyssa Dawson, Hebron High School
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Connection crew member Wyatt M. gives a gift to one of the ACCESS students.
Connection Crew brings valentines with a twist
By Julia B., Abbigail M., and Aubrey O.
This image is from her trailer video, which depicts Jennie’s alter ego, displaying her newfound freedom to explore her newfound freedom as a solo artist.

Credits: Mexico City Production by Habitant
A new era of musical freedom
By Sophia W., Day Creek Intermediate School
Special Education Program Fosters Growth
By Annanya Sethi and Avery Ehrhart
One Year Later: The F.F. Brown Memorial Park Cleanup
By Marley Vann, Dominion High School
Bringing communities together through pageantry
By Greeshma Marathu and Gia Ajani
Dysfunctional Grace
By Makena Coleman, Sunil Musson, and Skylar Roy