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Dear Diary: August 2, 2016
College dorm assignments, and considering the idea of a personal brand. Ella Carlander, Lilly Bralts-Kelly, CammyDear Diary: August 3, 2016
The five stages of getting over a breakup. Jao San Pedro, Simone Rembert, Ananda GervaisDear Diary: August 4, 2016
A Twitter friend passes away. Lucia S., Kiana Flores, SteffanyDear Diary: August 5, 2016
Just being in a good friend’s presence can help clear foggy dreariness. Amil Barlow, Thahabu, Keianna JohnsonDear Diary: August 8, 2016
Hiding isn't the solution. Jao San Pedro, Fatma, Keianna JohnsonDear Diary: August 9, 2016
College life begins to take material shape. Ella Carlander, Lilly Bralts-Kelly, AlysonDear Diary: August 10, 2016
Giving peace a chance. Isabella Acosta, Cammy, ThahabuDear Diary: August 11, 2016
Figuring out how to be a person in the world. Ella Carlander, Simone Rembert, Kiana FloresDear Diary: August 12, 2016
An accident leads to a trip to the hospital. Amil Barlow, Britney Franco, AlysonDear Diary: August 15, 2016
Looking for a break, and finding ways to self-soothe. Lucia S., Steffany, Kiana FloresDear Diary: August 16, 2016
Fighting the lows. Ella Carlander, Britney Franco, Lilly Bralts-KellyDear Diary: August 17, 2016
School districts, honors classes, and other life-defining bureaucracy. Isabella Acosta, Cammy, Keianna JohnsonDear Diary: August 18, 2016
A goodbye from Marah. MarahDear Diary: August 19, 2016
Negotiating the need for affirmation. Lola N., Fatma, Simone RembertDear Diary: August 22, 2016
Hope for better days. Jao San Pedro, Britney Franco, Kiana FloresDear Diary: August 23, 2016
Goals and intentions at the start of the school year. Lucia S., Keianna Johnson, CammyDear Diary: August 24, 2016
The answers might not even exist. Ella Carlander, Lilly Bralts-Kelly, FatmaDear Diary: August 25, 2016
Parting with the past and finding fresh starts. Isabella Acosta, Britney Franco, Simone RembertDear Diary: August 26, 2016
Losing a grandparent. Jao San Pedro, Steffany, ThahabuDear Diary: August 29, 2016
Back-to-school chronicles: featuring panic, extreme heat, and schedule changes. Amil Barlow, Cammy, Keianna JohnsonDear Diary: August 30, 2016
Affirmations, and a spiritual experience with Frank Ocean's Blonde. Lucia S., Thahabu, Ananda GervaisDear Diary: August 31, 2016
A new diagnosis, and people-watching related revelations. Lola N., Britney Franco, Kiana Flores
Greetings From Udaipur
Exploring palaces in India's state of Rajasthan. Vartika Sharma, Vatsala MananQuestion Marks
I don't have all the answers. Alex WestfallMind Maps
There are infinite paths to follow. Asha AlvarezCloser to the Moon & the Sun
Home is far away. Isa Garcia, Ellie B.Reading Rainbow
Life imitates literature. Apoorva Bisht, Vartika Sharma, Vatsala MananOrange Dream
Sometimes magic hour lasts all day. Lauren TepferThe Waves
Sisterhood and the ocean bring healing. Zoé LawrenceNotebooks From Camp
Records of a bittersweet ending. Isa GarciaPage Turner
Collages that show what it might be like to actually get lost in a book. Apoorva Bisht, Vartika Sharma, Vatsala MananBetween Sleeping and Waking
Wandering alone on the road. Zophia DadlezGraphic Designs
Planning the future. Savana OgburnSummer Nostalgia
Longing to be with yourself. Rowan BlanchardDecrypted
There's pattern in the code. Anastasia AlphinaNew Year
It doesn't always start on January 1. Lauren TepferLights Out
A summer with no regrets. Jenoris CabaThen and Now
The past isn't so far gone. Apoorva Bisht, Vartika Sharma, Vatsala MananWe Go Together
Savoring every last second of summer. Amanda Leigh SmithEvery Picture Tells a Story
Fill-in-the-blank collages with school spirit. Kate LeibAugust Collages
A whole gallery of Rookie readers' cut and paste creations. RookieI Could See Further Then
A photographic time capsule from a summer of independence. Alice LiuAlmost Too Beautiful to Believe
Moments and memories illuminated by pink light. Alex WestfallBodies Are Not Résumés
Happiness can be defined without anyone else's input. Amy LiuMiss 2059 Collages
Artwork based on an interplanetary web series. RookieExtra
Real life, plus a little more. Alana GardnerReunion
Scenes, real and imagined, from a family cookout. Myles LoftinIlluminated Life
Collages about growing up. Alex HansonGlow Even Brighter
Photos that invite contrast. Rachel OyawaleFound in Nature
Outside there is peace. Lee Phillips
Editor's Letter
August 2016: Fill in the Blank Tavi GevinsonDaily Links: The Brujas Edition
Meet New York City's skateboarding sisterhood. Plus: More news from around the internet. Madeline Keyes-LevineIt's Not That Simple
I can't uncritically support Hillary Clinton, not even for "the greater good." Camryn GarrettDaily Links: On Seeing Edition
Views on self-consciousness, obsession, and Frank Ocean. Rachel DaviesA Special Message for You: An Interview With Yumi Sakugawa
The illustrator on life, drawings, and meditation. Madeline Keyes-LevineDaily Links: Say Her Name Edition
Korryn Gaines is the ninth black woman killed by police in the U.S. this year. Diamond Sharp, Devan DiazDaily Links: Let Malia Live Edition
A defense of the First Daughter. Plus: A new video from Tegan & Sara, and more. Ogechi EgonuDaily Links: LGBTQ Victory Edition
An important win for queer youth in Seattle. Ugochi EgonuScreen Time
Mermaids, a science podcast, and more media to devour this weekend. Micha Frazer-Carroll, Jinnie LeeDaily Links: Even Stranger Things Edition
Real conspiracy theories that influenced the show. Plus: Carly Rae Jepsen, and more. Madeline Keyes-LevineHow to Create a DIY Space
Tips for building an inclusive, resourceful, and rad underground community. Quinn MorelandDaily Links: Literary Fountain of Youth Edition
Reading may be good for your health. Plus: More news from around the ’net. Rachel DaviesBad Girl Painter: Arielle Bobb-Willis
The photographer on her work and expressing oneself unapologetically. Minna GilliganDaily Links: Zadie Smith Edition
Love for the legendary author. Plus: Leslie Jones is headed to the Olympics! Devan DiazDaily Links: Olympic Debut Edition
Thirteen-year-old Gaurika Singh sets a record at the Olympics. Ugochi EgonuUpasna Asks: How Can You Identify an Unhealthy Relationship?
Trust your gut. Upasna BarathThe Deep Web
Curator Kimberly Drew shows us her favorite places on the web. Kimberly DrewDaily Links: Go for Gold Edition
Swimmer Simone Manuel makes history. Diamond Sharp, Ogechi EgonuJust My Type
I didn't want to be an individual, I wanted to be understood. Emily WoodDaily Links: Hollywood Problems Edition
Gender in film, women in music production, and more. Diamond Sharp, Madeline Keyes-LevineLife Skill: How to Get Things Done Over the Phone
Customer service agents will want to help you. Krista BurtonHow to Eat Lunch Alone
Tips for making solo visits to the cafeteria less lonesome. Maura M. LynchDaily Links: Living With Language Edition
Communication is ever-evolving. Plus: Essays on Lindsay Lohan, science, and literature. Rachel DaviesDaily Links: Breaking Taboos Edition
An Olympic swimmer opens up about her period. Plus: The Milwaukee protests, and more. Ugochi EgonuDo We Need Guns At All?
My dream is an unarmed nation. Camryn GarrettDaily Links: Charli XCX Edition
An interview with the singer. Also: Plus-sized representation, and The Get Down. Ogechi EgonuDaily Links: Tracey Africa Norman Edition
The trans model's major triumph. Plus: Private prison divestment, & more. Diamond Sharp, Devan DiazDaily Links: Blonde Edition
Frank Ocean's new album is (finally) here! Plus: The floods in Louisiana, and more. Madeline Keyes-LevineLife Skill: How to Get Out of Answering Personal Questions
No one has a right to information about you that you don’t want them to know. Krista BurtonDaily Links: Marlys Edition
A review of Lynda Barry's legendary comics series. Plus: More news from around the ’net. Rachel DaviesDaily Links: Ironheart Edition
The new Iron Man is a teen girl! Plus: Muslim women at the Olympics, & more. Ugochi EgonuDaily Links: Mary Jane Edition
Zendaya in Spider-Man: Homecoming, Taraji P. Henson's MAC collaboration, & more. Ogechi EgonuDaily Links: Radical Self-Care Edition
The importance of wellness, support for Leslie Jones, & more. Devan DiazDaily Links: More Emotion Edition
Carly Rae Jepsen releases B-sides. Plus: Young Thug on gender, Carrie Mae Weems on art, & more. Madeline Keyes-Levine, Diamond SharpDaily Links: Politics of Patois Edition
Dialect and culture in the African diaspora. Plus: The MTV Video Music Awards, and more. Diamond Sharp, Rachel DaviesDaily Links: Pretoria Protests Edition
Students in South Africa stand up for their rights. Plus: More news from around the web. Ugochi Egonu