It’s that time of the year again when the seniors of our Gator family have decided where they're venturing off to after they leave the Swamp. This year, however, more than ever, Gators are branching...
Three steps into the building and I already see five different energy drinks. This leaves me wondering, have energy drinks become part of school culture?
School Nutrition writes, “30%–50% of adolescents...
One night, I had a dream about an undercover adult show featuring a young girl and her best friend saving the school. The main character was obviously a girl, but her friend's gender was confusing. The...
For just over the past year, I have been taking steps in my life to reduce the amount of time I spend on my phone. This has been consistently challenging and frustrating, as I have a goal—2 hours or...
Fiber arts, such as crocheting and knitting, is often stereotyped as a hobby only grandmas would do. However, fiber arts does not deserve this reputation as it is both a relaxing way to pass the time and has measurable benefits too. But first, to see the benefits of fiber arts, a couple misconceptions must be cleared up.
Misconception 1: Fiber art is just knitting and crocheting
Fiber art is way more than knitting and crocheting...
As we come back from winter break, it’s easy to be stuck in the hump of not wanting to get anything done. Coming back to school from a 12-day learning break is hard for most, and as winter continues...
Coming out of the Christmas season, it seems like there is an endless barrage of stuff, no matter where you go. There are New Year's Day sales, Christmas hauls, the new trend predictions, and ads. Everyone...
For people living with food allergies, intolerances, and eating concerns, travelling the world or to unfamiliar places and navigating the food scene can be an especially daunting experience. The concern...
After my friend told me she got a job as a lifeguard last spring, I realized that it was about time I entered the workforce and found myself something to do outside of school, and of course, a source of...
From repetitive failures to impossible success, achievers and rejects have been the default paths enforced by modern society and responsible for the way humanity restricts itself. Burdens are often viewed...
After studying and rereading my notes, I thought I was finally ready for the AP biology exam. Well, I was as prepared as I could be. For weeks I was stressing over the exam, I had to finish my notes, then...
I have taken (and passed!) multiple AP exams, including: AP Computer Science A, AP Government and Politics, AP English Language and Composition, AP US History, AP Precalculus, and AP Biology. I will also...
