How Dogs Help with Stress

Written by Samantha Ducharme Feeling Stressed? Do you ever walk around and feel like you have a big weight on your shoulders knowing you have a lot of work to do? Well, don’t worry because there are so many ways to cope with stress and one of those things is a number one favorite, dogs! Dogs are cute and loveable and very comforting. And actually, studies have shown that dogs relieve stress because a lot of the time the interaction between a human and a dog is positive. They especially help during exams,...
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Passive Learning vs Active Learning

Written by Gabby Unangst Every day we use different forms of learning, including reading, writing, notetaking, etc. We all have different resources and ways of going about learning. Two of the most dominant strategies are passive learning and active learning. There has been a long debate on which one is...
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Journaling for People Who Hate Journaling

Written by Rachael Willis If you’ve ever talked to a therapist or counselor about managing stress and anxiety, you’ve probably heard them mention journaling as a great coping skill. Whenever I see a new therapist for my anxiety, I patiently await the question, “Well, have you tried journaling?” Like many,...
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My Volunteering Experience

Written by Illia Solano Volunteering is an act in which people give up their time to help their communities. Some people might need community service hours because of clubs they are in, for certain classes, or just because they like the feeling of helping others. Whatever the case, here are...
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Nearing the End of the 2020-2021 School Year!!!

Written by Malia Savelio Tick Tock People!!! We are nearing the end of the school year, which means we need to have all of our priorities straight. Freshmen + Sophomores There are not that many main priorities other than making sure all of your assignments are completed on time and...
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Toxic Productivity: How Social Media Glorifies Academic Perfectionism

Written by Rachael Willis We’ve all been there. You’re scrolling through YouTube, procrastinating doing your homework while watching some teenager teach you how to take the most aesthetically-pleasing notes with $20 pastel highlighters. All across social media, there are different communities focused on studying and productivity - studyblrs, studygrams, you...
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My True Escapism

Written by Gracielle Dedo Since the beginning of the pandemic, nearly a year ago now, I’ve been practicing methods of escapism. Most people are these days, whether it’s through rewatching a favorite tv-show for the fiftieth time or re-reading a childhood book series. I found myself implementing both of these...
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