Ahhh, a New Year: a time when people around the globe make the ultimate to-do list when a fresh start is within reach and all our goals seem within our grasp. These goals could consist of a bigger bank...

To my dearest Lexi, as I think of the progress I have made over my high school years, there is one person who has stuck by my side through thick and thin. Through all of the challenges that I have faced,...

Many people say high school goes by fast, so it is important to make the most of it. But, they don’t tell you the confusion surrounding this monumental life change. Suddenly, the end of the tunnel to...

Body Mass Index (BMI) calculators, which provide a categorization of your weight as “underweight,” “healthy,” “overweight” or “obese” using a ratio of height to weight, are widely used...

Teachers are an essential part of life. They accompany us through our childhood and into our adolescence, seeing us through the good times and bad.  Many of us remember the names of teachers from years...

According to Urban Dictionary, “[Senioritis is] a crippling disease that strikes high school seniors. Symptoms include: laziness, an over-excessive wearing of track pants, old athletic shirts, sweatpants,...

People love sleep; for most teens this is something they look forward to. Sleep is a safe space for many, and it gives people a chance to escape reality and refresh for the next day. With all of the stress...

Vitamin D is a wonderful nutrient. With benefits like a strong immune system and a lower risk of having certain cancers and diabetes, it is something no one can live without. However, with everyone's main...

Growing up is something I expected, but it was never something I thought about until I found myself missing the memories I created as a kid. Looking back, I did not notice how much one moment meant to...

I remember: My tears and screams of sadness when leaving you after spending a three-week vacation with my favorite people, it will forever be a internal stain. My huge smile when running into your arms...

The slogan “adopt, don’t shop” was created in 1984 by a Los Angeles organization called “Last Chance for Animals,” and its meaning is just as important today as it was almost 40 years ago.  By...

After the ball has dropped and the fireworks die out, the realities of the new year begin to set in. A new year can bring along many emotions, ranging from overwhelmed to ecstatic.  One of the most...