You Are So Much More Than a Body
When you live in a world where every magazine, every TV show, every cover model you see, we can create seemingly impossible standards: no...
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Preparing for the Holidays
For most people, winter holidays bring cookie-decorating, snowman-making, and extra time spent partying with friends and family. However,...
You're Not Alone
Stress can be tough for all ages, but especially teenagers trying to find their way in school, friendships, family, career, etc. Staying...
Trash, Recycle, Compost!
Recycling is something that I bet we all have seen at some point or another before our time here at SUA. It’s a lot more common, and we...
Be More (Body) Positive!
Did you know that being positive is scientifically proven to lead to a longer lifespan? That’s right, you could live from 11-15% longer...
Finding a Peaceful Balance
The daily life of an average teenage girl can seem very simple and effortless, but in reality underneath the surface there is a...
What We Know About Climate Change
Are you worried about climate change? What do you know about climate change? I interviewed Mr.Simcoe about climate change and what we...
Simple Self-Care
With third quarter exams around the corner, spring sports coming into play, and the spring musical in the works, it is easy to become...
The REM Cycle and Snoozing Science
So you have heard about the REM cycle or the non-REM cycle - or maybe you haven't. Either way, I am going to explain it so you too can...
SUA Sleep Study
My name is Tashea Williams. I am currently in the 10th grade here at SUA! I recently did a survey to see the sleeping habits of current...
Practicing Self-Love
It can be emotionally draining to go through high school with many set standards and expectations. With the stress of school, sports,...
How to Avoid Procrastination . . . Now!
“I’ll get right on it...” said no one ever. Despite our efforts, many of us fail to stay on task during school or at home. You may wonder...
5 things to Do to Improve Mental Health
In today’s society many people struggle with mental illness. It is so prevalent that 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness, and half of...
How Can Schools Learn from COVID?
High school is stressful for everyone. On top of these stressful years, COVID-19 is now a new stressor and problem. Or is it? Although...
Taking Care of Yourself in 2021
With anxieties and tensions high during the pandemic, it is easy to forget the positive aspects of our world. One thing the COVID-19...
Look After Your Eyes
I’m sure you’ve seen TikTokers or even some of your own friends wearing blue light blocking glasses, but are they really effective? Yes...
COVID-19 Myths & Upsides
With the novel COVID-19 comes false information. I’m here to dispel these misconceptions. MYTH: Warmer temperatures prevent COVID-19....
How are Colleges Addressing Mental Health?
On October 10, it was World Mental Health Day and we saw tons of people post on their Instagram and Snapchat stories commemorating the...
Climate Crisis
On September 19, 2020, the New York City Climate Clock was unveiled to the world. This unveiling is a tribute to the wildfires and...
How to Stay In-Touch With Your Socially Distanced Community
As a highschooler, so much of what you do is concerned with interaction and involvement with your community, whether it be academic...
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