Snapchat a very popular and highly used social media app for smartphones was remarkable in its launch but has continued to rise in popularity due to their always changing features and keeping things very fresh at all times. Through their utilization of many filters and other technologies, they have changed the game of instant messaging and their constant evolutions will continue to help Snapchat rise in their use and popularity.
Author: Linda Lee
Linda Lee, a junior at Valencia High School, has been with JSR since Fall Semester 2014 and has been an editor for three semesters. Besides her duties for the program, Linda is also involved in an orchestra as a cellist and volunteers at her local hospital. When she isn't busy with any responsibilities, she enjoys doodling in her spare time and crying over fictional characters.
Opinion: Relationships Only Need Balance
Opinion about relationships in high school. Although many people believe that romantic relationships in high school can negatively impact the student. This opinion piece states that there are risks that are commonly associated with romance in high school, there is no need for a stigma against it because with balance and responsibility, it can motivate teens to pursue their studies and aspirations.
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