Student voice: Personal mental health experience
By Jasroop Klair I was told to write a narrative about my mental health, but narratives usually have a beginning, a middle, and an end. My brain doesn’t work that way. The negative thoughts are constant and tumultuous and they don’t go away. Some days it’s just barely noticeable, andContinue Reading
Mental health initiatives include new center, counselors
Social-emotional learning (SEL) has become a focus at MHS with homeroom on Wednesday’s being dedicated to fostering proper social-emotional wellbeing among students. ASB’s Instagram occasionally posts SEL-related tips and hosts lunchtime events to raise awareness. Counselors are available for one-on-one talks from school-related to personal matters. However, do these resourcesContinue Reading
Teachers challenge burnout with balance
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, an increasing importance is being placed on mental and emotional well-being, especially that of teachers. With the widespread learning loss and a lack of student interest and motivation due to the pandemic, teachers all around the country have expressed feeling “burnt out” or too tired,Continue Reading
Eat, sleep, repeat: Self-care tips
Mental health problems are an issue among all age groups, and many people struggle to effectively cope with a worsening mental state. However, there are various methods to care for one’s mental health, even for those who are not currently struggling. Self-care is a basic necessity for an individual butContinue Reading
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Videos Shown During Homeroom
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) videos, part of an MHS, objective targeted towards bettering the student body’s mental health, are played in many classrooms during homeroom on Wednesdays; however, their efficacy remains questionable. The mental health counselors occasionally send SEL videos to teachers, Associate Principal Skyler Draeger said. The mental healthContinue Reading
That’s so fetch! 2000s fashion takeover
You might feel as if you’ve been transported to the 2000s recently as more and more people sport low rise jeans, wired headphones, and cargo pants. This phenomenon of the resurgence of decades-old fashion trends is also known as the 20 year cycle, according to Thread.com. In this cycle, stylesContinue Reading
Yoga – The History and Benefits
In a world full of distractions, many find it difficult to focus on their priorities, whether that be self-care or work. As a result, the practice of yoga has gained popularity over the last several years on social media, among medical professionals, and in other areas. At its core, yogaContinue Reading
Thanksgiving dishes in various cuisines provide gourd-geous flavors to gobble up
For many, Thanksgiving is one of the best times of the year; families gather together, share delicious dishes, and spend time with one another. It may bring images of a glistening stuffed turkey and gravy poured over mashed potatoes to mind, but with the United States being home to immigrants,Continue Reading
Got No Milk? Scoop on Dairy Free Ice Creams
Nothing feels better than curling up with a bowl of ice cream, but there’s no downer to the momentary bliss like the stomach ache that comes afterwards. Due to the widespread environmental impact of dairy, animal rights movements, increasing popularity of plant based diets, or just stomach aches, the dairyContinue Reading
“Rings of Power” brings back nostalgia
Rating: 4/5 Taking place in John Ronald Reuel (J.R.R.) Tolkien’s fantasy world, Amazon Prime Video’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” provides nostalgia to fans of Tolkien’s work and newcomers a deep dive into the world of Middle Earth. The series follows three story lines that allContinue Reading
BTS’ Jin’s “The Astronaut” shoots for the moon, misses
Rating: 3/5 Fans of superstar K-pop group BTS were devastated when record label Big Hit Music announced in October that the members would take a break to complete 18 months of required military service in South Korea and reconvene in 2025. As a goodbye-for-now to fans, Jin, who Big HitContinue Reading