Each year, hundreds of hit movies explode into cinemas, striking new audiences with unique tales and stories. But recently, this vast variety repeatedly features the same old actors...
As of early 2026, approximately 14 percent of teenagers globally experience a mental health disorder, with anxiety and depression at the top of that list. Furthermore, in the U.S.,...
Junior Kylo Oswald: While seniors are settling into their “just need to pass” mindset, juniors are doing the exact opposite: trying to hold everything together at once and hoping the glue doesn’t melt until June 18th. May, for juniors, is less of a wind-down and more of a pile-up. AP exams hit first, and they don’t come quietly. It’s weeks of review, late-night cramming, and the constant fear that no matter how much you study, it still might not be enough. As soon as one test ends, it feels like another begins. There’s no real break- just a quick reset and back to studying again. And APs are only part of it. Finals are right around the corner, and suddenly every assignment feels heavier. GPA isn’t just a number anymore, but it starts to feel like a huge defining factor....
From November to March every year, I have a hard time staying motivated. I find myself wanting to “bedrot.” Many other teenagers face the same lack of energy due to lack of sleep, sunshine, sports, and, of course, so much school work. However, over...
For decades, school dances seemed to define the high school experience. Nearly every classic high school...
As a high-pitched “chirp” notification sounds, a room full of teenagers quickly turn their heads...
The Lie We’re Sold Every January: Every January, we’re told that the calendar flipping from December...
I didn’t always have the words to describe what was going on inside my head. I just knew that something...
Cast list day. We all know the feeling. Speed-walking into school, palms sweaty, knowing a piece of paper...
Dubbed the “King of Latin Trap,” Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, universally known as Bad Bunny, continues to prove his artistry in the world...
Kylie Oswald: I devoted my 21-day challenge to journaling and reflecting on my day. I am very happy with my results. I did not miss a single...
As a senior, the most frequently asked questions I’ve received in the past year all revolve around what’s next. The big one being: “So,...
For everyone who’s worn maroon and white over the course of their high school career, college can often mean more than just the next step -...
Prefatory remarks: The chief danger imperiling a writing upon gratefulness is banality, for, upon their every turn, the essayist is compelled...
For most students, hearing that 6 a.m. alarm signaling that it’s time to get up and ready for school is an unpleasant experience. On Veterans Day, many students claim it’s even harder to get out of their comfortable beds knowing the surrounding school...
PJ Day: Upperclassmen don’t usually want to tell you this, but I’ll let you in on the secret: the longer you stay in bed on PJ Day, the more points you gain for your class. In other...
A quick Pinterest search of “sad girl autumn” will flood your screen with images of girls staring out rainy train windows, or journaling their feelings, or gripping mugs filled...
As someone who has always gone all out for Halloween and makes it her mission to have the heaviest pillowcase of candy, it is hard to come to terms with the fact that the thrill of...
“Free speech is a bedrock of American life. Our constitutional rights must be fiercely protected, and I want you to know that we will always...
Labubus, you know those creepy - yet some call “cute” - creatures that look like the spawn of Satan? They have taken over the world with...
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter has recently received a great deal of backlash over her new “Man’s Best Friend” album cover. The picture shows...
When our grandparents and parents were growing up, both romantic relationships and friendships were not influenced by social media. Cell phones...
Getting back into the groove of waking up with the sun and remembering to pack everything I needed for school was a challenge, but as many times...
