Jenai Atherall

Is it worth it?// Approaching prom night raises excitement for many, but not without controversy. Since the last decade, people have gone out of their way to spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars for prom night, which raises the question: is materialism taking over this one-night experience? (Photo by Jenai Atherall) As prom night quickly approaches, many people are getting excited about the event—but the prices on the other hand? Not so much. While prom is an exciting time to make...

Visionary, Doer, and Altruist // Supporting all those around her and making strides in and outside of school, meet Rhea Govindaraj. This is a student who doesn’t just put her 100% into every assignment, but also 100% into being a leader for both her school and her community, and she doesn’t stop working hard until the job is done. (Photo by Jenai Atherall) One of the greatest parts about growing up is discovering who it is that you are. Some learn that they are driven or dedicated, some learn...

Widespread Happiness // Starting 14 years ago this year, the International Day of Happiness was established by the General Assembly of the United Nations. To this day, it seeks to highlight the progression of society year after year into not just a more tangible, but also an intangible developed global community. (Photo by Jenai Atherall) One of the most valuable parts of being human is the ability to feel, and arguably, one of the best emotions that comes to mind is happiness. Whether it...