THE LIGHT

As we prepare to head back to school, The Light is calling out for new staff members from every grade level to work with our amazing team of veteran writers and editors. Please contact Mr. Hittle if you would like to get involved this year in any capacity: writing, producing audio/video content, managing social media, etc. We'll see you soon!

SUA's Unusual, Unconventional, and Unrecognized Hobbies

If you were lucky enough to find yourself wandering campus during the spell of warm weather this past autumn, you may have encountered Reilly Dolan '21 and her “long Furby.” Dolan’s creation somewhat defies description - its head looks like the popular 90s toy, but its torso has been elongated to a length of around three or four feet. It more...

1. Don’t cram! Schedule your time wisely when studying and make sure you get a good night’s sleep before your ACT.

2. Familiarize yourself with the test. Try to learn and review each section, so you’ll know what kind of questions will be asked to you. 

3. Answer all the easy questions first. It will save you more time if you skip the questions you don’t know, then go back on them when you’re...

It’s now that time of year again when we look to our pocketbooks to solve our ‘problems’ of discomfort with our bodies and sign up for another gym membership. This year it will be different. This year we will get it done and have the summer body we’ve been dreaming up. The question isn’t why our body doesn’t fit  into another girl’s outfit, but why are we so incapable of accepting our bodies the w...

The 2020’s have begun rather memorably, with Australian fires, a presidential impeachment, and the threat of another coronavirus epidemic dominating the news. Though it might seem easy given this notable first month to look ahead with cynicism, the new decade still offers much to look forward to, both big and small. Here’s what we can expect:

1. NASA has big plans for the 20’s, including further ex...

As many of you know, SUA’s annual blood drive is coming up in just a few days on February 13, 2020, and it’s not too late to think about donating. 

There are many reasons why it is a good idea to donate blood. For one, there is a great need for it -- every three seconds someone is in need of blood. Statistics also show that 25% or more of all people will need blood at least once in their lifetime,...