As part of The Big Smoke’s Next Gen program, Giselle Atlas (age 13) discusses what LGBTQ+ pride month means to her and her community.
TBS Next Gen: The Objectification of Girls Starts Early, It Needs to Stop
As part of The Big Smoke’s Next Gen program, Giselle Atlas (age 13) discusses the unfair expectations that have been placed on girls since time immemorial.
TBS Next Gen: Dolphin Show Protest Sparks Debate on Performing Animals
As part of The Big Smoke’s Next Gen program, Bailey Mason (age 15) was at the recent protest that questioned Sea World’s dolphin captivity program.
TBS Next Gen: This Christmas, Let Us Extend a Hand to Those Who Need It
As part of The Big Smoke’s Next Gen program, Cara Barnard (age 11) wants us to embrace the true spirit of Christmas and give to those who aren’t as fortunate.
TBS Next Gen: At 11, Reading Is Already My Life—and Will Continue to Be
As part of The Big Smoke’s Next Gen program, Cara Barnard (age 11) extols the benefit of reading, especially in a mostly electronic world.
TBS Next Gen: Cancer Kills – Doesn’t It?
What does the next generation think of today’s issues? Today, Eloise (age 10) examines cancer after her schoolmate succumbed to it.
TBS Next Gen: The Pacific Garbage Soup We All Have to Taste
What does the next generation think of today’s issues? The Big Smoke’s Next Gen program publishes students mentored by TBS writers. Today, Eloise Viera (age 9) discusses the environmental crisis that will soon wash up on our shores.
The Big Smoke Next Gen: In Defense of the Fidget Spinner
What does the next generation think of today’s issues? The Big Smoke’s Next Gen program publishes students mentored by TBS writers. Today, Eloise, 9, defends the oft-criticized fidget spinner.