A fruity aroma might trick you into thinking that there’s an air freshener in the restroom, but it may come from a dangerous device. It's a nicotine delivery system, both sedative and stimulant, sleek and hidden, and a gateway to a world of addiction, pain and...
In 2019, there were at least 100 cases of gunfire on school grounds — 26 of which resulted in deaths, three in suicides and 63 injuries, according to Everytown for Gun Safety Support. The Washington Post’s database of school shootings estimates that over 236,000...
The days are getting colder and bleaker in Southern California, which means winter seasonal affective disorder (SAD), commonly referred to as "seasonal depression," is around the corner. “Seasonal affective [disorder]... is a type of depression that is caused by the...
October is here, and so is the flu season. “The flu is an influenza virus that causes respiratory diseases and is transmitted by droplets,” Nurse Marci McLean-Crawford said. “So if you cough or you sneeze or even when you talk, you let out little tiny droplets. When...
Virtual Enterprise Regional Occupational Program students got "married" as part of their year-long adult life simulation on Sept. 24. “In Virtual Enterprise, [the students] are pretending they are adults,” VE Coordinator Sarah McCance said. “They have to get a car,...
Folk music drifts down the hall. A vibrant and mellow voice accompanies an acoustic guitar and twangy harmonica. The atmosphere is lighthearted and full of excitement as the singer performs a medley of his songs. Applause and chants for an encore erupt from the crowd...
All of my notes are in blue ink because writing in blue ink is supposed to help with remembering information. I don’t really know if that’s true, but I write in blue ink anyway. Maybe it’s a myth, maybe it’s not. Here’s a look into the influence of color on memory...
I had impeccable report cards in elementary and maintained straight A’s throughout all of middle school. Exceeding standards was what I had done my whole life, and I intended to continue doing so in high school. My final fall semester grade in freshman English Honors...
Summer break starts in mid-June, and before we know it, it’s the last week of August, meaning school is about to start. We’re thrusted back into nine grueling months, toiling to no end under evil and merciless teachers until mid-June graces us with a well-deserved...
Sometimes you get shortchanged. Sometimes you get scammed. Sometimes you get deceived. And when grades meet education, it’s easy to feel as if you’re cheated of genuine, meaningful learning. Exams, homework, participation, projects are all condensed into one grade,...
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