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Dear Diary: November 3, 2015
How do you go about knowing someone? Jao San Pedro, Thahabu, Kiana FloresDear Diary: November 4, 2015
Mixed feelings about college applications, yesterday's parties, and the whole entire internet. Lola N., Alyson, Lilly Bralts-KellyDear Diary: November 5, 2015
"Dissatisfaction with yourself is even more crushing than disappointing others." Ella Carlander, SteffanyDear Diary: November 6, 2015
This year was supposed to be different. Ella Carlander, Simone RembertDear Diary: November 9, 2015
Living with scoliosis, being grounded, and fending off hurtful questions about skin tone. Lola N., Thahabu, Simone RembertDear Diary: November 10, 2015
Self-diagnosing on the internet and thoughts on the European refugee crisis. Isabella Acosta, Marah, Kiana FloresDear Diary: November 11, 2015
Losing pixels. Finding faith. Briana, Lilly Bralts-Kelly, AlysonDear Diary: November 12, 2015
How do I stop treating my grief like a stranger? Jao San Pedro, Britney Franco, SteffanyDear Diary: November 13, 2015
Taking on gentrification, and welcoming Keianna, our new diarist! Amil Barlow, Cammy, Keianna JohnsonDear Diary: November 16, 2015
What does being 17 years old mean? Lola N., Simone Rembert, Lilly Bralts-KellyDear Diary: November 17, 2015
Home is suffocating. Amil Barlow, Marah, AlysonDear Diary: November 18, 2015
"Don't doubt how wonderful and capable you are." Jao San Pedro, Thahabu, Ananda GervaisDear Diary: November 19, 2015
Speaking to our past, present, and future selves. Isabella Acosta, Kiana Flores, Keianna JohnsonDear Diary: November 20, 2015
Instagram, finstagram, and end-of-semester realness. Ella Carlander, Steffany, CammyDear Diary: November 23, 2015
Sleeping through fall break, and feeling limitless. Briana, Simone Rembert, CammyDear Diary: November 24, 2015
Time to explode. Jao San Pedro, Marah, ThahabuDear Diary: November 25, 2015
Learning a language, performing poetry, and maybe learning to dance. Isabella Acosta, Kiana Flores, Lilly Bralts-KellyDear Diary: November 27, 2015
When just feeling fine isn't enough. Ella Carlander, Ananda Gervais, Keianna JohnsonDear Diary: November 30, 2015
"When we go, we go all out." Ella Carlander, Thahabu, Lilly Bralts-Kelly
Sunday Printable: A November Calendar
To keep track of the cozier days ahead. Alyssa EtoileHoroscopes
November's astrological predictions, plus some Oprah-level insights. Dylan Tupper Rupert, Jessica LanyadooDressed for Thrills, 2015
Your Halloween costumes are truly RAD. RookieCreative Prompt: Be an Historian
Show/tell the future what's important about now. Pixie Casey, Stephanie KuehnertThat Feeling When
You're an internet star. Sandy HonigSaturday Printable: Flip Book
It's like having a cartoon on you at all times. Esme BlegvadCollage Kit
Assembly required. Jao San PedroCreative Prompt: Write a Love Letter
Put your heart into it. Stephanie Kuehnert, Pixie CaseyOne in a Million
An extra-special round of people reviews, written by Rookie readers. RookieSaturday Printable: Badges
For you, a pal, or anyone who needs a pick-me-up. Minna GilliganNoone Cares
About being funny without making fun of yourself. Gabby NooneHow to Start a School Club
Tips for making the people come together. Alyson ZettaCreative Prompt: Be an Inventor
Plus the breath-stealing, heart-shredding love letters you wrote for last week's prompt. Pixie Casey, Stephanie KuehnertHow to Run an Intersectional Feminism Club
A guide by two bona-fide high-school experts. Sienna Ruiz, CammySaturday Printable: Picture Frames
For your personal wall of fame. Beth HoeckelThe Eerie Update: Mothman
The legend of a super-creepy flying thing. Marie LodiCreative Prompt: Fantasy Dinner Party
Be the host who imagines the most. Pixie Casey, Stephanie KuehnertRookLibs
Fill-in-the-blank stories that are a mad-fun break/escape. Sandy Honig, Dylan Tupper Rupert, Esme BlegvadThe Rookie Gift Guide: DIY Presents
Made with L-O-V-E. Esme Blegvad, Savana Ogburn, Emma DajskaSaturday Printable: Greeting Cards
Four ways to say, "Howdy, howdy, hi, hi!" Paloma LinkSunday Comic: My Own Private Tarot
Familiar cards reimagined by me. Sabrina MelladoThe Rookie Gift Guide: Grab Bag
Super-cool presents for your favorite generalists. Upasna Barath, Amber Humphrey, Isabel Ryan, Shriya Samavai
This Week in TV
Scream Queens features a very familiar face. Anne T. Donahue, Brittany Spanos, Camille Augustin, Taj RaniThis Week in TV
Scandal, Empire, and Scream Queens leave us with so many questions. Anne T. Donahue, Brittany Spanos, Camille Augustin, Taj RaniThis Week in TV
Scream Queens, Scandal, and How to Get Away With Murder deliver the drama. Anne T. Donahue, Brittany Spanos, Camille Augustin, Taj Rani
How to Be Happy With Who You Are
Rapper/singer KYLE gives advice on how to feel great about yourself, even when it’s hard. KYLEFriday Playlist: All Together Now
Songs that feature choirs. Lena Singer, Jocelyn BrownJohn Heart Jackie: If All I Want Is Love
A song premiere by the folk-pop duo. Anne T. DonahueMizan K: Awe
The musician makes a case for finding beauty in nature. Chanel ParksFriday Playlist: The Teenage Realist
Songs for those who call it like they see it. Kaleemah MorseOwning It: An Interview With Hailee Steinfeld
The actor and singer on confidence versus cockiness, self-love, and her new EP, Haiz. Tavi GevinsonKeep Moving Forward: An Interview With Jenny Lewis
"I trust my artistic path, no matter where it takes me. I’m not afraid anymore." Hazel CillsIt's About Equality: An Interview with GRRRL PRTY
The rap collective premiere their new EP, GRRRL PRTY x Bionik. Sydney GoreA Great Escape
How the Music Sanctuary—a non-profit that sends teens to concerts—came to exist. ReaganFriday Playlist: Wallflowers
Songs for when you want to melt into the background. Elly MaloneLetting Go
A review of Adele's new album, 25. Erika RamirezLife Syllabus: Kelela
The singer and songwriter's survival guide features Oprah, Dave Chapelle, and Björk, among other luminaries. KelelaLife Soundtrack: Hilton Als
The writer's favorite songs about more love, more longing, more fun. Hilton Als
Editor's Letter
November 2015: Assembly Tavi GevinsonThere's No Justification for the Spring Valley Assault
"You shouldn’t have to be a model student to avoid being body slammed by a school officer." ThahabuBad Girl Painter: Pia Gynell-Jörgensen
A chat with the 17-year-old, nature-loving artist. Minna GilliganWhy Can’t I Be You: Andrea Hangst
The NFL analyst on why it's OK to be critical of the things you love. Stephanie KuehnertAfter Spring Valley
Some ideas for channeling your anger about police brutality. Jamia WilsonLife Skill: How to Get and Give Constructive Criticism
We're talking friendly, helpful, respectful feedback. Krista BurtonZooming Out
It's a way to understand how I fit into this world. Shriya Samavai, Clare DrummondInjustice on Campus
A timeline of events at the University of Missouri that led to anti-racism protests across the U.S. Erika RamirezSunday Comic: Everybody Dance Now
My homecoming was magical. Like, legit cool. Isabella AcostaHow to Adjust to Living Alone
Tips for getting used to newfound peace and quiet. PearlOur Own Little Victories
A collection of poetry by Rookie readers. Morgan-Lee Snell, Choy-Ping Clarke-Ng, Rina Nkulu, Tierney Reardon, Kristin Chang, Emily Wood, Irene Vazquez, Juliet Farmer, Cia M., Veronica GilliganSunday Comic: Show Test Anxiety Who's Boss
Look at yourself and say, "I'm ready to slay this monster." Isabella Acosta