Los Angeles County's poverty line is almost at 20%, and the majority of these households have children. The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) hopes to combat the students' hunger by providing free dinner. Diamond Naga Siu spoke with some adults as well as those most impacted- the students- to see how they feel about this program.

When Jimmy was 7 years old, he was diagnosed with ADHD (what's considered today to be a common behavorial disorder). He was prescribed mood-altering drugs that alleviated his hyperactivity, but also made him depressed. Jimmy's story is not unique. Kids all over the US are given similar prescriptions, and a generation of medicated students has emerged.

Climbers use the process of kick stepping to carve out an uphill path for people behind them through snowy terrain. This activity requires not only concentration, but a full appreciation of the world around them. Maya Chatterjee discusses the lessons she learned in the wilderness.