Earbud Effects
Noah Stults, Columnist
May 17, 2019
Filed under Features, Health, Technology
In society today, there is a new craze for earbuds, especially recently-released wireless ones, like AirPods. Although earbuds are a convenient way to listen to music privately, there could be some potential health risks associated with these inventions. The volume of a earbud has the potential to ...
Finding The Right Gym Membership
Amber Fretwell, Columnist
May 9, 2019
Filed under Features, Health, Showcase
Hitting the gym might be a summer goal you’ve decided to take on, but the problem is that you don’t know which gym suits you best. There are so many different gyms in the valley that offer a variety of ways to work out. The list includes benefits such as tanning areas, unlimited guest privileges, and...
Helping Through a Panic Attack
Camryn Marshall, Columnist
April 19, 2019
According to Webster Dictionary, panic attacks are defined as a sudden feeling of disabling worry; however, they can be much more than just a worrisome mood. The American Psychological Association projects panic attacks as becoming increasingly common among teenagers due to the stress and apprehensio...
Don’t Leave Yourself On the Shelf
Elizabeth Stover, Columnist
April 15, 2019
Keeping a positive attitude and taking care of yourself consists of more than just smiling and staying active. People may consider laughing and smiling as staying happy, and eating healthy and working out as taking care of yourself. In reality, it goes much deeper than this and there are many more wa...
Say Goodbye to Sickness
Clarissa Smith, Columnist
March 14, 2019
Sickness is not an easy thing to overcome. A cold can come and go, or it may seem like it’s never going to let up. By taking proper care of yourself, you can help rid your body of whatever virus you may have, or at least reduce its effects. Whether you have school or plans with a friend, there are ...
In-n-Out v. McDonalds: Battle of the Burgers
Camryn Marshall, Columnist
March 4, 2019
Filed under Features, Food, Health
Fast food has become a major part of the American lifestyle, and this statistic is only increasing with new franchises and food chains. The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that over 84.8 million adults consume fast food on any given day. Two of the most popular and well-known...
A New Leaf on Life
Max Larsen, Columnist
December 21, 2018
Filed under Features, Health, The Environment
There’s a new, more environmentally-friendly way to be dead—the burial pod. These burial pods will convert your body into a tree after you die. Your ashes will be placed in soil and allow you to nourish a tree. While this is a great way to keep a family member close to you, the total expense of th...
Let’s Talk Socks
Evelyn Streit, Columnist
June 6, 2018
Filed under Features, Health, Technology
PhD candidate at Australia's University of Melbourne Deepti Aggarwal has created a new invention. Socks for Physiotherapy, or SoPhy “smart socks,” are socks designed with electronic sensors that connect to the internet creating better and more useful checkups between doctors and patients. For peopl...
Cancer’s Genetic Background
Max Larsen, Columnist
June 4, 2018
According to the American Cancer Society, “Cancer is a disease in which cells grow out of control. This happens because of changes in some of the genes inside cells. Genes are pieces of DNA that control how cells make the proteins the body needs to function, as well as how cells are kept in balance.” ...
Heat Hostility
Meghan Tuzzolino, Columnist
May 31, 2018
With record-breaking, triple-digit weather already occurring in May, it is safe to say that the heat can be a serious issue. In severe cases, heat and the sun in general can result in heat stroke, dehydration, and even skin cancer. However, many citizens that live in hotter areas tend to slack off in prot...