In a society characterized by a ‘hustle’ culture and the never-ending minutiae of everyday life, peoples’ minds and bodies have slowly begun to make a state of constant stress the norm. With everyone’s...
The LHS parking lot is ridiculously small and has very little parking space available as is. Pulling up to school late is simply not an option because the tiny little motorcycles each need one whole spot....
An object that is rarely farther than a few feet away from students is becoming more frequently stripped from their hands and placed in a phone caddy for 50 minutes at a time. Not only is this becoming...
Every Saturday, my alarm roars at the early hour of 4:50 a.m., and I am clocked in at the bakery by 6 a.m. Working at Breadico, summer break means working at the farmers market.
Two years ago, I was...
Why do people participate in sports? While some people do it to stay in shape, many do it to fill their time and to participate in a fun activity. Sports are meant to bring people that have a common interest...
As September is Suicide Prevention Month, it is crucial to raise awareness and support those who may be struggling. This month serves as a reminder to prioritize mental health and reach out to those in...
During last week’s presidential debate, the usually apolitical X user IcyVert made two posts only seconds apart. One said “That’s it I’m voting for Kamala,” and the other “That’s it I’m...
When I was six, a bright red Confederate flag plastered on a house’s porch caught my eye in the car. Curious, I turned to my older brother, pointed to the embellished fabric and asked him what kind of...
Dedicated to Plantius Reginald Angeleyes III, beloved son and nephew
sleepless nights, the monetary and emotional toil that the raising of a young child can have on a human being. It is because...
On occasion when one throws on a pair of socks in the morning, their toes might meet some new holes that were created from wear and tear. This problem all comes down to the quality of the brand one is...
As time goes on, I am starting to think more and more about what I’m going to do with my life and the things I want to accomplish, wondering if those goals will ever actually be fulfilled.
Ever since...
Addiction is perhaps one of the most misunderstood illnesses by the general public in the present climate. Its impacts are severe, yet the direness of this problem that plagues our education system is...
Ava Thompson is a junior, first-year staff writer for the Statesman. When not at school, you can find her dancing or nannying a family she loves. Some of Thompson’s favorite things to do in her very...
