Segregation Poem
by Starlette Simmons It was all about segregation seen throughout the nation. We thought it was over, but it’s time for realization. We had to learn how to stand up and take on a fight for something that is right. We had to look at the world through a different eye. We got on our […]
To Improve Jackson, Fix JPS
by Mirracle Caston Jackson, Miss., could be a good city, but it has some things to fix first, one of which is our schools. Our Jackson Public Schools system is not in as good of a shape as it could be. We could make a lot of changes to better the district because with our […]
Homes for the Homeless
by Bradley Mitchell Abandoned houses should be remodeled for the lower-class and homeless people in Jackson. One time when Jacorey and I were walking around, we decided to jump the gate to an abandoned house and bust the glass. After we did that, a nice woman approached us and tried to talk to us, but we ran […]
‘Define Your Life’
by Kaitlyn Fowler Rilke ends his sonnet “Archaic Torso of Apollo” saying “You must change your life.” James Wright ends “Lying In a Hammock at William Duffy’s Farm in Pine Island, Minnesota” saying “I have wasted my life.” Ruth Stone ends “A Moment” saying “You do not want to repeat my life.” A minute […]
Happiness is a Curse
by Jaliyah Armon Knowing the world is fighting its last battle is like watching a loose leaf on a tree branch, dangling with the strong blowing wind, trying to hold on for dear life. Everything was damned to be dark and broken; no one ever paid attention to the crying rainbow for its positive outlook on a […]
Less Fortunate Youth
By Jacquey Davis Life is good, life is great Life is like your favorite cake But not for all the spoon is silver And not all have their life delivered Some have no help, not even from parents They need your help, not your glaring Surrounded by drugs and some by gangs Some choose drugs and ruin their brains maybe switch to […]
What is Peace?
by Anthony Hawkins There I stood, looking in the mirror, glaring at the reflection of the abyss of dark waters curiously acknowledging what the world calls peace. “Peace be with you,” they say to me, but of what has peace come to be? I lift my eyes to observe the light-blue ethereal ocean while thinking […]
Be Your Own Person, Even If It Takes Change
[gdlr_frame type=”rectangle border” background=”#b89f80″ align=”left” caption=”Photo Courtesy Kelsee Ford“] [gdlr_image_link type=”image” image_url=”https://www.jxnpulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/joshua_wright_kelsee_ford_web.jpg” alt=” ” link_url=”https://www.jxnpulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/joshua_wright_kelsee_ford_web.jpg” target=”_blank” width=”270px”][/gdlr_frame] by Josh Wright People can change. It’s their choice to change. You can’t force them to change. People’s beliefs are their own. It is OK to stand behind your beliefs when you have a good reason, but it […]
Money Issues Shouldn’t Take Away Higher Education Opportunities
[gdlr_frame type=”rectangle border” background=”#b89f80″ align=”left” caption=”Photo Courtesy Kelsee Ford“] [gdlr_image_link type=”image” image_url=”https://www.jxnpulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/darryn_price_kelsee_ford_web.jpg” alt=” ” link_url=”https://www.jxnpulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/darryn_price_kelsee_ford_web.jpg” target=”_blank” width=”270px”][/gdlr_frame] by Darryn Price A quote by Nelson Mandela states: “Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.” With that being said, college shouldn’t be as over-priced as it is because education is vital […]
Birth Control Not What Many Think, and Saves Lives
[gdlr_frame type=”rectangle border” background=”#b89f80″ align=”left” caption=”Photo by Kelsee Ford“] [gdlr_image_link type=”image” image_url=”https://www.jxnpulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/kaitlyn_fowler_kelsee_ford_web-1.jpg” alt=” ” link_url=”https://www.jxnpulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/kaitlyn_fowler_kelsee_ford_web-1.jpg” target=”_blank” width=”270px”][/gdlr_frame] by Kaitlyn Fowler “Birth control,” a stranger says to me, “shouldn’t be covered by insurance. Just don’t get pregnant.” I clench my teeth. I’m not particularly fond of getting into arguments with strangers, but I’m also not fond […]
