Caroline Bourque, 09/12/12

High school student in Texas

Despite the threat of Hurricane Isaac, thousands of supporters flocked to Tampa to participate in the primary of what many consider the most significant election in American history.

Carly Naughton, 09/12/12

High school student in Illinois

Normally, when I tell people I'm a feminist, they look at me like I just confessed to murder. No, I don't hate men. Yes, I do shave my legs. No, I'm not a lesbian. Yes, I wear makeup.

Omnia Saed, 09/12/12

High school student in Virginia

No matter your political affiliation, there's no doubt that First Lady Michelle Obama is the epitome of class and feminism.

Colin Vitale, 09/12/12

17-year-old design student

When I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity this summer to intern for Jay-Z and Pharrell's fashion houses, I was more than eager to accept the challenge.

Kimberly Tan, 09/11/12

16-year-old student from San Jose, CA

I was only five on September 11, 2001 when I heard that the United States was attacked. Over a decade later, at the age of 16, I now realize how September 11 has reshaped our nation.

Alton Lu, 09/11/12

18-year-old senior in high school

No business man is self-made. Of course, it takes tenacity, intelligence and hard work to achieve what Mitt Romney has, but that talent would fester under a climate of every man for himself.

Jess Coleman, 09/11/12

Student, Binghamton University

Death is never something to celebrate. That Bin Laden's death has become a national interest and, as some argued, a political and strategic necessity, is a disheartening and stunning reality.

Brett Hahn, 09/11/12

17-year-old high school student in New York

In a country that is home to some of the wealthiest tycoons on the planet, it is those living in working slums, like Dharavi, who are the backbone of the nation's economic prosperity.

Carmin Chappell, 09/12/12

High school senior from Maryland

Through my growing interest in fashion, I've realized that predicting the latest trends is not so much seeing into the future, but looking back on the past.

Michael Geheren, 09/10/12

17-year-old senior at Huntley High School in Huntley, IL

Students may be excited they do not have to attend school due to the Chicago Teachers Union strike. What some students don't realize is that this could be a benefit to them, not just the teachers.

Jack Cahn, 09/10/12

High school student in New York

President Obama keeps telling Americans that college education is necessary, but tells us nothing about where he is going to get the money to pay for it.

Alexis Jane Torre, 09/10/12

18-year-old college freshman

I can't guarantee I'll give up multi-tasking, power-walking around campus, and writing all over my planner, but I will try to find some time at least once a week to be fully there.

Annamarie Rienzi, 09/10/12

HIgh school junior in New Jersey

Susana Martinez's speech was a landmark in Mitt Romney's campaign. This address is one that will always go down in my book as the best of the Republican National Convention.

Kara King, 09/10/12

Recent grad, blogger and social media junky

I still don't pay attention to party controversy. I will hopefully one day understand the ins-and-outs of health care and taxation, but at the moment I will admit, I am clueless.