Moving to a new country means leaving a lot behind, but it also means deciding what parts of your past to carry forward. When I moved to the United States, I didn’t just leave my home. I left my friends,...

Bad days come unpredictable, regardless of who you are. During these times, you might find yourself behaving rudely or spreading negative attitudes toward those around you, even if you didn’t want it...

Everyone’s hands went up at the same time, but not to cheer. They were holding up their phones. The lights dimmed, the music started and I found myself staring at a tiny screen, trying to frame the perfect...

Prom isn't just about the night. It's about everything that leads up to it. For many students, preparation is just as important as the event itself. With The Great Gatsby as this year’s theme, the focus...

Prom is a night to remember, filled with music, lights and glamour. However, there are special moments in between the chaos of getting ready and dancing the night away that are spent with close friends....

The English dialect is beautiful, complex, witty and, at times, stupid. As a Texan, I am constantly surrounded by strange and confusing idioms that I should know. Although the south has its own bundle...

If you’ve ever seen an aerial circus performance, you know how breathtaking it is. From graceful tricks to jaw-dropping flips, it’s nothing short of awe-inspiring. While aerialists make it look easy...

It's 12:47 a.m., "just five more minutes", five minutes turn to thirty, an hour later my eyes burn, my head hurts but I keep scrolling through performative and expensive lifestyles that make mine feel...

My first impression of "Wuthering Heights" was the Kate Bush song adaptation; it’s safe to say I was thoroughly disappointed. This past semester, I had the chance to read the notorious Gothic-romantic...

As high school students, many of us lead very busy lives, so in order to keep my energy levels stable throughout the day, I meal prep lunches for the week and sometimes dinners for days that I have work...

Spring break is quickly approaching, being from March 16 through 20! A break can be seen as a much needed rest, especially after long school days.  Even though sleeping is amazing and should be cherished,...

The SAT is next week, on March 4. and juniors and seniors are starting to feel the pressure. Between schoolwork, extracurriculars and other responsibilities, it is easy to push studying aside. While it...