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Written by a CSUCI student.
It’s a harrowing scene tonight, Scott. Witnesses say it was like watching a superhero movie; tragically, the villain won. Onlookers say the driver of this Chevy swerved into oncoming traffic, seemingly playing chicken with a fully loaded 72 passenger bus, and then swerved at the last moment into the river. The school bus belongs to Mariposa Elementary School,...
Written by Sydney Parker, a senior at CSUCI
I am currently a fourth-year college student, about to graduate with my Bachelor’s degree. I have noticed that throughout my college years, I have become less inclined to drink alcohol. In high school, I drank a lot more than I do now. I was that girl that would peer pressure my friends into drinking with me, which I regret deeply. A factor...
You deserve to be happy and live a long life full of good moments.
Written by a Ventura County high school student.
Have I ever tried to kill myself? Yes, twice. Both times were unsuccessful.
Life was hard and I was done. I had many internal problems and demons that I wanted to get rid of. Slitting my lower stomach seemed like the best option for me, but it didn’t work. I guess I did not...
Written by Liz Hyman.
She had blue hair, with a green streak.
I left the store to get to the car and there I saw her, mourning life.
She was cold.
I was cold.
The tension was warm.
“Are you ok?” I asked.
“Do you have any money?” she responded.
I checked my pockets only to find 2 quarters and a receipt.
“No, I’m sorry.”
Her eyes...
The BRITE program does not promote any unlawful use of drugs or alcohol.