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I tested negative, break out the grape juice!

February 16, 2022February 17, 2022 Free PressKids Korner

By Valaysia Smith Teen Reporter Last week I reported to you about testing positive for COVID. Well, I am no longer positive so let’s pop a bottle of sparkling grape juice to that. I already liked school but returning to…

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For teens, a driver’s license is the ultimate validation

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 Free PressKids Korner

 Valaysia Smith Teen Editor A driver’s license is one of the signs or maturity that nearly every teen seeks. Whether we have an automobile or not, the possession of a driver’s license is a sought-after validation for most teens.  …

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Dating for teens brings unwanted drama

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 Free PressKids Korner

By Valaysia L. Smith Teen Columnist So dating seems to be a common thing for almost everyone nowadays. What seems to happen the most though is where you start trying to pay attention to your feelings and the other partner’s…

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College is the next big step

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 Free PressKids Korner

By Valaysia L. Smith Teen Columnist So naturally college is the next big step after high school. Some tend to skip college despite its benefits, others attend it for jobs they really want, but what many probably don’t know is…

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Facts that are going around

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 Free PressKids Korner

By Valaysia L. Smith Teen Columnist The first and well known fact that is going around that I will mention is “That Fish is Probably Labeled Wrong”, I know the name sounds pretty weird but according to a few researchers:…

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Anime is a big thing for us teens

September 30, 2021October 4, 2021 Free PressKids Korner

By Valaysia L. Smith Teen Columnist As you may or may not know, anime is a pretty big thing for us kids out in this world. We have drama anime’s, romance, action, mystery, the same genres you’d have in movie…

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Tik Tok Is Interesting for everyone

September 23, 2021October 4, 2021 Free PressKids Korner

As we all know Tik Tok is a popular thing out there in the world. It’s everywhere. Pants, shirts, backpacks, phones, just everything. Tiktok is of course an app where people upload videos of their choice, although the most popular…

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