Vulnerability

Written by Natalie Mendoza To be vulnerable is to be brave,A courage which many are too afraid to show;Many of us humans wonder -Will anyone accept us if we let our weaknesses be known?Will anyone care about us or will we be left all alone?There will always be one person who sees that you are beautiful.There will always be a kind person, despite the jerks hurling hateful words.To be vulnerable is to be strong,A way to let others peer into our minds;Many of us humans wonder -How can anyone understand...
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Taking a Break

Written by Elizabeth Pardhe As the end of the semester draws near and finals and assignments pile up, it can be quite easy for one to become overwhelmed. However, it is important to be able to handle the stress of getting good grades, understanding the topics, and finishing all the...
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De-Stress and Decompress: Tips For Dealing With The Last Weeks of School

Written by Aubrie Buldain We have almost made it, guys! The last month of school is almost here, and I think I can speak for everyone when I say we are extremely excited. Now, the only downside is that everyone's favorite thing comes with the end of the year. Can...
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Homework

Written by Gideon Batai Homework before 8th grade, and especially in elementary school, is a controversial topic. For many parents, it's challenging to make elementary school students with low attention spans do homework after spending several hours in school. Yet other parents believe homework helps challenge their children or prepare...
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Greta Thunberg: An Inspirational Leader

Written by Natalie Mendoza Greta Thunberg (pronounced as gre-ta tune-berg) is an inspirational Swedish young woman who proved to me that anyone could fight for climate justice and sustainability regardless of age and disabilities. Greta Thunberg has Asperger’s syndrome, which is a type of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Alter, Haynes, &...
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Finals Survival Guide: Mental Health

Written by Hallie Hadi As the semester draws to a close and final exams loom more close, it's too easy to get caught up in the strain and stress of wanting to perform well on our tests that we forget to look after ourselves. I've seen that this is a...
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The Lesser-Known Wonder Women

Written by Brooke Anderson Throughout history, pioneering women such as Rosa Parks, Anne Frank, Marie Curie, Maya Angelou, and so many others have received much well-deserved acclaim for their contributions to society. Today, I would like to recognize three other influential women who might not be as well known. Wangari Maathia (1940-2011)Wangari...
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