Safe for the Sun and Sea
Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
January 20, 2020
Oxybenzone is one of the most common chemicals found in sunscreen. However, this seemingly helpful chemical has been found to be extremely toxic to both the environment. As a result, many Pacific islands such as Hawaii and Palau are banning sunscreen with the chemical, according to The Guardian. ...
The Truth About Lying
Emily Withrow, Columnist
November 25, 2019
Ironically, there are many truths behind people’s lies. According to BBC News, the definition of lying is a form of deception. Its purpose is to protect the liar from possible negative outcomes. The Scientific American states, based off of psychologist’s research, that the most common reason people...
An Internal Impasse
Kalyn McLeod, Columnist
November 2, 2019
Mental blocks are a huge challenge for all athletes, and they are certainly difficult to overcome. But first, what is a mental block? Amy Rew with Believe Perform explains that “a mental block can be described as a psychological obstacle that prevents athletes from performing a particular skill.” But, mos...
Nike Shifts Policy on Pregnancy
Amber Fretwell, Columnist
May 24, 2019
Nike sponsors athletes, models, and generally active people to be in their ads and campaigns for their products. This company is popular among all age groups and genders because of their comfortable shoes, great clothing, and their unforgettable swoosh logo. Recently, Nike has had a little bit of a sca...
Earbud Effects
Noah Stults, Columnist
May 17, 2019
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
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 Merriam-Webster, 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 apprehension of e...
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
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...