Walking through the hallways or talking with friends, students typically hear people casually say that they haven’t eaten all day or only got two hours of sleep last night. Too many students believe...

Many students enter high school with the thought process of graduation being a lifetime away. They count down the days until each school year is over, and dread going back in the fall. Students live their...

With the ongoing conflict in Iran, national security and safety costs have been on the rise. With President Donald Trump’s proposed economic plan for 2027, he plans to increase defense spending by 44%,...

FOMO (fear of missing out) is a phenomenon often seen in high schools with the prevalent pressure to fit in and be involved. Though this isn’t a new concept, FOMO has evolved in recent years with...

When scrolling through social media today, it's impossible to avoid videos giving warnings about hidden dangers in our everyday lives. Some posts claim fast food is not real food, and others about microplastics...

Growing up I always wanted to be a teacher. I was inspired by my mom after seeing her connections with her students and coworkers. It made me realize that I wanted to be in a profession that helped people...

I have a bittersweet relationship with change. Everyone does, don’t they? Five years ago I experienced the complete overhaul of my life moving from Nairobi, Kenya to Omaha, NE. Looking back, the process...

Sleep is supposed to be simple: a person gets tired, lays in bed, falls asleep, wakes up to start the new day, but for many high school students this isn't the case. High school students have been getting...

High schools promise to prepare students for their futures, but it can feel like the school is picking the paths for them. Some students enter high school with a clear idea for their future, while many...

A student has just been given back their test score for an advanced class and sees that they earned a nine out of ten. For most kids, this score would be highly acceptable, maybe even something to brag...

In the current political climate, ideological division among everyday Americans has become more pronounced. As stated by RAND (‘research and development’), a nonpartisan, nonprofit research organization,...

The word parasocial is defined as “a relationship characterized by a one-sided, unreciprocated sense of intimacy felt by a fan or follower for a well-known or prominent figure (typically a media celebrity),...