Developing habits, for the most part, is beneficial. Some helpful habits like brushing your teeth and making your bed were probably instilled by your parents from birth. However, harmful habits can also be instilled into daily life: habits like sports...
Dressing out at our school died after COVID. With a rise in PJ pants and leggings, jeans are considered dressing up. Most students only wear jeans for seminar presentations and picture day.As an avid jean wearer myself, it's time we bring back casual...
The State of the Union Address is a speech given by the President of the United States on the condition of the country. The first address was given by George Washington in 1790, and has been a tradition ever since. In his address on February 24, 2026,...
From the beginning of time, even before TikTok, trends that swept the nation came in the form of slinkies, erasers and fidget spinners. While these fads were often harmless, others such as the 1990s Beanie Babies era left a wake of fraud and financial...
Every spring, as the weather grows warmer and the school year winds down, students start dreaming about sleeping in, hanging out with friends, traveling, and enjoying a well-earned break in the summer sun. But there is an option that many students should...
The first thing most people do when they wake up, without even realizing it, is reach for their phone. Notifications flood their screen, from Tiktok videos and Instagram reels to tabloids and movie trailers. Before the day has even begun, media has affected...
Since its first issue in 1877, The Washington Post has earned the loyalty of many faithful readers in the DC area. The Post went through a series of changes when it was purchased by billionaire Jeff Bezos in 2013. From transforming sections to initiating...
Sports have always been a huge part of our school and our community, bringing students, parents, staff and families together to cheer on our school. Whether it’s football games on Friday nights or basketball games in the packed gym, our energetic student...
Every day in classrooms, students and teachers face an important question: should more time be spent on in-class discussions instead of on independent work and high-pressure exams? While exams hold great importance in many courses, they do not always...
With the rise of the online world, technology has taken over our lives. It has infiltrated everything from phones to smart homes. In particular, shopping has become a large topic of discourse in the rise of technology. Instead of going to malls, people...
Field trips have always been a highlight for students, or have they? The frequency of field trips is a hot topic of debate among high school students across our school. While many love a reason to get hands-on learning and be out of the school building,...
Think back to teen movies of years past. While in school, teenagers socialized, got up to wild hijinks and had seemingly infinite amounts of time between classes. However, whatever movie magic that once existed has since evaporated with the inclusion...
