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Ask The Astro: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

Ask The Astro: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

The Astro has some advice on how to deal with not feeling like you're good enough.
May 7, 2026

Even though people have told me that I’m an amazing student, I don’t understand where they’re coming from, and I don’t feel like I’m doing enough.  How can I do more? Hello dear reader,...

Who Hurt The Astro? The Truth Revealed!

Who Hurt The Astro? The Truth Revealed!

The Astro is back from their sudden injury, and now they’re here to put an end to this mysterious crime!
Tobinn Carlson Apr 1, 2026

The Astro has had help from other team members, who have been looking for clues, and interviewing witnesses and/or suspects. With all the leads leading to him, Huntington is in some hot water. Huntington...

Benson Green Flags

Benson Green Flags

Looking for a valentine? Here's what you should be searching for in a Benson student.
Indigo Voas White Feb 14, 2026

Valentine's Day is today, and some Benson students may be wondering what the biggest green flags are. Doesn't stop in the middle of the hallway to talk It sucks when you're almost late to class, and...

Ask the Astro: Love Advice and Too Much Work

Ask the Astro: Love Advice and Too Much Work

Get some advice on asking someone out, taking on too much work, along with mac and cheese, from our astronaut floating in space.
Jan 24, 2026

Hello my dear readers! Thank you for all the questions, I’ll try to answer all of them timely, but it does take a while for the papers to get from Earth to up here and back down again… The first...

Ask The Astro #5: A Friend Keeps Skipping Class, What Should I Do?

Ask The Astro #5: A Friend Keeps Skipping Class, What Should I Do?

The Astro gives some advice on how to help your friends who may not want to go to class.
Dec 15, 2025

Hello dear reader, Thank you for this question! This is an interesting question because it tackles the hard question of “why go to school”? I believe it is nice that you care about your friend getting...

Ask the Astro: How do I Deal with the Sophomore Slump?

Ask the Astro: How do I Deal with the Sophomore Slump?

The Astro gives advice on how to deal with fatigue in your sophomore year.
Nov 28, 2025

Hello, dear reader! Someone has asked how I ended up in space and how I’m still alive. The answer is that I was sent out here for mysterious research purposes. I’m still alive due to the stores of...

Ask the Astro: What Should I Wear to Homecoming?

Ask the Astro: What Should I Wear to Homecoming?

Stranded in space, an astronaut gives advice on homecoming fashion.
Oct 17, 2025

Hello, dear reader! Our Astro is still stuck in space, but he’s here to answer your questions in the meantime. An angel and a devil have appeared on his shoulder. Oh, look! A question has appeared!  Hi...

When You Become A God (Part 2)

When You Become A God (Part 2)

A serial poem novel
Gerald Hively May 19, 2025

God I want to be a god As she prays she Cries and she whispers “ why did the gods die, the immortal…” and something I can’t quite hear, it's too quiet, it feels feathery soft I know what...

Ask the Astro #2

Ask the Astro #2

The Astro gives advice on studying to maintain your grades
May 12, 2025

Reader: Our dear astronaut is a Benson student we have sent into space for… research purposes. He will take a quick orbit, and then pop back down in time for graduation. In the meantime, he’s more...

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