Avoiding Senioritis: Tips for a “Fresh Start” In Semester 2
First semester is done, and you’re free! Or… maybe not quite yet.
Me Ranting About Things (Part 3)
Hello again people who like to read about my student breakdowns! I hope January has been treating you guys well. Me, on the other hand, I’ve been (you’ve guessed it) quite stressed. I don’t know about anyone else, but for me, IT’S EXAM SEASON RIGHT NOW AND I AM ON THE VERGE OF A MELTDOWN.…
How to Write Fake Poetry
Poetry is weird. I’m not going to lie, I barely understand any poetry that I read. I either take the meaning way too literally, or not literally enough. To make matters even worse, poems are often very hard to write, and every Language Arts class from grade 1 – 12 requires that students read and…
Healthy Eating for a Successful Exam Season!
Have I ever mentioned how much I love cramming for super-stressful exams? No? Well, perhaps there’s a good reason. Surviving exam season can be quite the challenge at times, as we have to be able to balance hardcore study sessions with proper nutrition and sleep to keep us going. And, of course, the ever-present temptation…
My Tea Addiction
I love tea. Lately, I’ve probably been drinking too much. But hey, when you plan on cramming a large writing assignment in one 6:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m. session, you don’t have much choice- it’s either tea or coffee, and we all know which is the better choice. (#teaftw) Disclaimer: please don’t judge me, I’m…
The Libyan Slave Trade (And What You Need To Know To Help)
It’s horrifying that this issue, happening now, is getting little to no attention. Spread awareness.
A Playlist for Quiet Evenings
Our lives are constantly buzzing with action. Our days are filled with social interactions and hectic environments, the world around us being loud and impatient. There are so many things to do and so many places to be that sometimes we end up forgetting that we also need to rest. Press pause on the commotion…
2017 Tech year in review
Taking a look back at the tech released in 2017!
Hero
Who is a hero? Maybe you think of A firefighter, those who Help the helpless. No doubt they’re heroes, right? Their courageous acts and Admirable qualities Make them such good people. But what about those acts that go unnoticed? If somebody is heroic But nobody is there to witness Are they still a hero? And…
Post-Youth Depression: An Interview with Joe Russell-Brown
Honest is the best way I can describe 19 year old musician Joe Russell-Brown. Hailing from a small industrial town located in the UK, Joe doesn’t let the confines of his ordinary town squash his aspirations as so many suburban communities do, but rather uses it as inspiration for a collection of songs that emanate…