Colorful Expression
For a long time, having hair dyed an unnatural color was not allowed in schools or offices. In fact, it was looked down upon and seen as unprofessional. Up until last year,...
Emotional Tears Bring Healthy Benefits
Crying is one of the human body’s natural reactions to a variety of emotions. Many people think crying just occurs when someone is sad or something bad happens, but this is not...
Burnt to the Ground
Did you see all the assignments we have? Have you finished the project? Did you hear we have a test next week? These questions are constantly floating around our school. Student burnout...
The Harsh Reality of Tardies and Absences
Doctors visits, mental health days and family troubles. Just a few of the most common reasons students miss school.
In middle school, teachers were more understanding of the uncomplicated...
Stuck in the Past
Most teenagers have experienced being a part of a team and playing a sport. Sports give individuals a purpose and a sense of belonging, but this is not the case for all...
The Most Overlooked Mental Disorder
In today’s world, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, most commonly known as ADHD, is often overlooked and misunderstood by many people due to the fact that it is so common and not taken seriously. Here's...
Better Together
Having the ability to say that you are a twin can be a pretty big deal. People look at you differently and ask you all sorts of questions once they realize that...
Globe Trotting for a Sport
Assignments struggling to be completed, deadlines barely being met, all while being away from home trying to perform to your best ability. This hectic scenario is the reality for athletes who play...
Considering the Challenges
Between my work load and involvement, I just knew that something was bound to overlap. Unfortunately for me, my inkling was right. I was suddenly faced with a tough dilemma of having...
The Sweet Life
After I was born, life got busier and busier for my parents, and having another child simply did not fit into their schedules. Ever since I was little, I noticed that I...