A fish that has never left its tank mistakes the glass for the world’s edge, forever ignorant of the ocean that lies beyond. We are the fish, and America is the glass. Growing up in America—a country...

Certain memories from the four years spent in high school will always stay with students, like the blue lockers in the hallways and the teachers who made an especially notable impact. Along with the amazing...

On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration disclosed its plans to “phase out” eight synthetic food dyes by the end of 2026. Led by the Secretary of Health and Human Services,...

One of the greatest life challenges faced by any person is the task of parenting. It is a complicated and difficult process but a rewarding one at that. I can attest to this, as I am the proud father of...

As the end of the school year approaches, the last few months pick up significant momentum and symbolize a period of universal stress and anxiety among students. According to the American Psychological...

When it comes to school facilities, the bathrooms at LHS are often the unsung heroes of the day, used by every student but rarely discussed. While they serve their purpose, it’s clear they could use...

Listen, we need to talk. I think we should break up. I don’t like the way you've been acting lately. The mood swings are out of hand. One day we’re getting along and having so much fun together. It’s...

Bondi Sands, St. Tropez, Kora and Isle of Paradise. Tropical destinations or self-tanning products? This is one of the many questions I set out to answer while on my sunkissed quest. I have never had the...

Perfection: the condition, state or quality of being free or as free as possible from all flaws or defects. This definition, taken from Oxford Languages, explains a word I have struggled with for as...

If someone looked at the notes on my phone, walls or mirrors, they would see short sentences like “You are beautiful” or “Take a deep breath.” These phrases are called affirmations, which is a...

A teacher’s salary is low, especially when compared to the amount of work and energy that goes into teaching. Additionally, unlike jobs such as nursing or sales, many teachers have to pay for their own...

Participation in gardening and growing plants has increased, notably since the 2020 pandemic that isolated us in our homes. Nonetheless, there has still been an apparent disconnection from the dirt and...