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Understanding Credit Scores Before You Even Have One
Credit scores affect your future before you even have one. Learning how they work early can save you money, stress, and missed opportunities.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 272 min read
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What It’s Like Being Politically Aware at 17
Being 17 and politically aware means knowing what’s at stake, but not being able to vote yet. We see it all. We just can’t act on it.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 262 min read
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Pressure to Be Perfect
The pressure to be perfect isn’t ambition. It’s survival. And it’s breaking Gen Z students before they even know what success should mean.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 252 min read
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What’s the FAFSA Delay and Why Should We Care?
The FAFSA delay isn’t just a glitch. It’s leaving millions of students without answers at the most critical moment in their college journey.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 242 min read
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The Pandemic’s Lingering Effects on Youth Anxiety & Depression
The pandemic may be over, but its impact on teen mental health isn’t. Anxiety and depression are still rising, and we can’t ignore it.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 232 min read
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What They Don’t Teach You About Taxes in High School
High school teaches algebra but not taxes. Here’s what Gen Z actually needs to know before their first paycheck gets cut.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 232 min read
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Why Gen Z Is Burnt Out Before 20
Gen Z isn’t lazy. We’re exhausted. Burnout is hitting before 20, and it’s not just personal, it’s a culture we’re forced to survive in.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 222 min read
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How Zip Codes Impact Opportunity: Education, Income, and Access
In America, your zip code can shape your future. From school to income, opportunity is not equal. It is drawn by invisible lines.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 222 min read
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Food Deserts, Fast Food, and Health Inequity in Low-Income Areas
Food deserts are not accidents. They are policy failures that keep healthy food out of reach for low-income communities.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 172 min read
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Climate Policy 101: What Gen Z Should Know About the Green New Deal
The Green New Deal is more than a hashtag. It’s about climate, justice, and Gen Z's future. Here's what you should actually know

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 163 min read
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Group Chats Are Where the Real Debates Happen
Gen Z debates aren't on stages, they're in group chats. Honest, messy, and real. That’s where our politics actually take shape.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 152 min read
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When Equity Stops at the Classroom Door: How School Funding Fails the Students Who Need It Most
School equity starts with funding. If we ignore how money flows, we ignore who gets left behind.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 92 min read
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Are School Counselors Doing Enough — or Just Doing Paperwork?
School counselors can be key to student success, but many are overwhelmed with paperwork. Are they really able to support students?

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 92 min read
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Social Media Regulation and Its Impact on Teen Mental Health
Social media can connect us or harm us. This post breaks down how new regulations could shape teen mental health and online safety.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 92 min read
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How the Criminal Justice System Disproportionately Affects Youth of Color
Youth of color face harsher punishment at every stage of the justice system. This post breaks down the facts and why it matters.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 92 min read
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The Intersection of Disability Rights and Racial Justice
Disability rights and racial justice are deeply connected. This post explores why both must be addressed together for true equity.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 92 min read
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The TikTok Ban: Free Speech, Safety, or Something Else?
TikTok's ban isn't just about safety. It's about speech, power, and who controls Gen Z's voice online.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 52 min read
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Money & Mental Health: Why Spending Feels Like a Coping Mechanism
Spending can feel like self-care, but it’s often emotional coping. Here’s why it happens and how to handle it in healthier ways.

Akshita Kasthuri
Mar 302 min read
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The Cost of College: What You Should Actually Be Preparing For
College costs more than just tuition. From housing to hidden fees, here’s what you should actually be preparing for.

Akshita Kasthuri
Mar 302 min read
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Growing Up Online: What We’ve Learned from Living in the Scroll
Growing up online shaped how Gen Z sees the world and ourselves. Now it’s time to reflect, reset, and reclaim the scroll.

Akshita Kasthuri
Mar 273 min read
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