A Recent Death in My Life

By: Jiana Rush  I should preface this post with the fact that the title “A Recent Death in My Life” ispurely metaphorical for a technological death in my life. Nonetheless, a death it was.In the middle of the 2022 school year, I made the switch to online school after attendingpublic school all my life (with the exception of COVID-19, of course). It was a difficult decisionto make, but it is one that I don’t regret. I told myself that this was a great opportunity and Iwould have time for all...
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Noah Kahan: My Favorite Artist

By: Taegan Hardy  Noah Kahan is arguably my favorite musical artist of all time. I started listening to him a littleover a year ago and ever since I’ve been obsessed with his music. He makes incrediblytouching songs that can relate to so many people, one being me. Noah Kahan is...
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Sit and Stay Awhile… Giving Back to the Voiceless

By: Emma Robertson Charles Schultz, the creator of the beloved comic strip, Peanuts, once said, “All his lifehe tried to be a good person. Many times, however, he failed. For after all, he was only human.He wasn’t a dog.” As most know, one of the star characters of Peanuts is...
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Giving Back to the Community

By: Kaya Langdon Community engagement usually flies under the radar for most, but it really is a big part of society that more people should participate in! I personally love to do volunteer work just because of the people I meet and the productivity that it creates. Throughout the years,...
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Creating Safe Spaces: How Scouting Sparked My Passion for Service

By: Shannon Mo Service is one of the most rewarding and impactful ways to support your localcommunity. It allows you to gain new skills, meet new people, find your passions, andabove all, help those in need. As an Eagle Scout, I have had the opportunity to take partin multiple service...
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Unveiling Spring’s Mysteries

By: Kaya Langdon Springtime—a season of sunshine, warmth, and the sweet promise of new beginnings. While we’re quick to embrace the obvious delights of blooming flowers and chirping birds,there’s a whole world of hidden beauty waiting to be uncovered. For example, many don’t know that the term “sounds of nature”...
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Stopping to Smell the Flowers Teaches Life Lessons

By: Emma Robertson Murasaki Shikibu, Japanese novelist and poet of the Hein period wrote, “Yes, the cherry treesput this truth very plainly: none of the glory of blossoms and autumn leaves last long in thisfleeting world.” As the bitter cold of winter fades and the early buds of spring awaken...
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