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WHAT IF STUDENTS GOT TO DESIGN ONE LAW EVERY YEAR? Imagine waking up one day, turning on the TV as you start to brew your cup of cappuccino. The news anchor shouts at the top of her lungs, “THE GOVERNMENT HAS GIVEN EVERY SCHOOL STUDENT A RESPONSIBILITY. ONCE A YEAR, THEY ARE THE ONES WHO GET TO MAKE LAWS.” They aren’t given any special benefits nor do they get the right to vote. They simply get to suggest an idea and watch it turn into a full-fledged law. A real one. The kind

I took my place beside the spread, The couscous towered, golden, steaming, A mountain that the women made, With patience, care, and careful meaning. Beneath the grains, the vegetables lay Pumpkin, turnip, carrot, bean, Each one absorbed the broth and sway Of saffron, salt, and flavors seen. The tagine arrived, a clay-made dome, I lifted the lid the aroma burst, The meat had softened, left its bone, With olives, lemon, spice immersed. Then came the bastilla, crisp and thin, A

After weeks of submissions, judging, and reviewing the incredible work shared with us, the results of the Next Wave Summer Showcase are officially here! This year’s showcase brought together young artists, writers, innovators, and creators who shared their ideas, talents, and unique perspectives with Next Wave. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who took the time to submit and put their work out into the world. Today, we’re excited to recognize the creators from this year’

Useless words: Words are spoken continuously every day. Some have significance, an impact on the lives of many. Breaths held as words hold anticipation, lives determined by each syllable spoken from a piece of paper or mind. Emotions rely on words; words rely on emotions. A small slip of paper, passed around the beige school desks, impacting the impressionable lives. “Beautiful,” a word so simple yet so meaningful to the world. It makes one’s day brighter than the last, lik

I’ll never see you again you’ll be gone without a trace I’ll go about the rest of my days missing your kind, sweet, pretty face my timing is impeccable I knew you’d be leaving and yet I still chose to cling to the impossible all I’ll have left is memories I can’t let go. Laughter shared and stolen glances never mine to keep I guess and I swear I’ll always remember how good you looked in that dress so take my tokens of appreciation and go live the life you’re meant to live I’m

Introducing Front row, Back mind by Sasa Nicole! Take a listen, follow Sasa on Spotify, and keep an eye out for the new music she's creating! About This Song It is an indie song, inspired in artists such as Tame Impala, Snail Mail, and The Lemon Twigs… Credits © 2026 Sasa Servera . All Rights Reserved.

When I go to sleep tonight I dare myself to see the light Ignore the faults of the stars And follow the chasing cars Dream of nightmares that bring joyful tears And pray prayers that only the Lord can hear. Embrace the pain that I ignored for so long Remember the things that kept me strong When I wake up I expect not to feel beaten-up Not too broken Not overfilled with a wide range of emotion I am not a ball to be tossed around But a royal ready to be crowned Yet when I sit o

Do you know that feeling when you can sense everyone's eyes on you–like you’re the only one in the room being looked at, and you don’t know why? Well, that’s what I felt at that moment: like an outsider. I’m not a bad creature. I’ve made mistakes and will probably make more, just like an egg falling off a wall, or people dropping a bucket of water down a hill. Though, do you see them getting shamed for their mistakes, or looked at like they will butcher the entire town?No. B

We’re excited to officially announce a new addition to Next Wave: the Northeast Region Ambassador Program. As Next Wave continues to grow, we’re building a team of young leaders who will help expand our reach, strengthen our community, and connect more teen creators to opportunities. The Ambassador Program is designed to make Next Wave more collaborative, more visible, and more youth-powered than ever. What Is the Next Wave Ambassador Program? The Next Wave Ambassador Program