With flavors ranging from nutty amaretto to cayenne pepper, it would be easy to assume that this macaron business is run by a professionally trained baker. However, the executive pastry chef is only a junior in high school. Laura Flaugh is the owner of Garnir D’Amour, which translates from French to “garnished with love.” The company specializes in meringue macarons in over 20 flavors. Having...

The wind passed gently over the Pacific Preserve, cooling off the passerby as they strolled peacefully along the trail. As they take in all of the scenery, they also make several stops along the way, taking stops at the signs posted along the path. After all, this is no ordinary trail, it’s a display of local Nebraskans’ writing. As part of the IB Diploma Programme, students like senior Gabby...

The hallway mirror catches a last-minute outfit check. A duffel bag packed with makeup, hair ties, and extra outfits waits by the door. Soon, studio lights will flicker on, or a runway will glow under dim overheads. For senior Faith Decker, this routine is second nature. She’s spent the last seven years building her path in the modeling world. Despite her current ease in front of the camera, Decker’s...

The sewing machine emits soft clicking noises as it diligently waits to stitch seams. A wide array of fabrics, from cotton to upholstery, await the fate of the scissors, which are nestled unassumingly on the table. Imminently, the methodical process of measuring, cutting, and sewing will be underway, representing the days, weeks, and months spent creating an original vision of fashion interpretation. This...