My name is Phillip Ly. I am fourteen years old and I am the second oldest son in my family. I have an older brother named Doi, older sister named Hong, and a younger brother named Parker.
Fresno is the fourth most dangerous city for pedestrians in California. In this video, Fresno pedestrians share their challenges.
In a community with thousands of “captive riders,” Fresno’s bus system, called Fresno Area Express (FAX), plays an important role.
When I began middle school, I thought school would be a breeze. But somehow, it wasn’t enough to just have friends and good grades. It was challenging for me to get along with students at school, because I would easily lose my temper and fight, which led me to get suspended many times and now I am behind in credits and struggling to graduate.
The sad and recent stabbing and death of 15-year-old Nicolas Quiroz has deepened the vicious connection between youth violence and tagging. As many young writers in The kNOw point out, this is a cycle that requires immediate help or else it could worsen.