by Jayla Fields Thrift. That word may make some cringe, but thrifting has become a popular activity, especially among teens. It’s simple: you go to a thrift store and shop. Sounds easy enough, but there are some rules to follow to have a successful day in thrifting. With these 5 tips, your closet will be fuller, your day won’t be wasted, and your pockets will … Continue reading How to make a successful thrifting trip in 5 easy steps.
by Madi Miller As humans, we are meant to be surrounded by plants. Nature is all around us. Earth is a planet of green and blue. We are meant to live in a world of green. Decorating your home with houseplants can provide beauty as well as wellness. Setting up your environment sets your mindset. Studies show your space in which you live impacts your … Continue reading Plant care is self care
by Madi Miller The World Health Organization (WHO) said, “The combined or joint effects of ambient (outdoor) and household air pollution exposure cause about 7 million premature deaths every year from increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and acute respiratory infections.” We can do more to eliminate both food and water waste to reduce pollution. To reduce food waste: … Continue reading Small steps can make big impacts in reducing pollution
by Emma Forshee Have you ever found yourself in an argument you just can’t seem to win? Maybe you don’t have good comebacks, or maybe you aren’t knowledgeable on the subject. You might spend days replaying that argument in your head, coming up with better things to say. Regardless, there is a foolproof way to win every argument you will ever come across — and … Continue reading How to win an argument
By: Audrey Cable Set in the UK, Alice Oseman´s book Loveless is the story of a fresh-out-of-high-school student Georgia Warr. The book follows Georgia as she goes through college while trying to start her love life. Georgia went through her whole life without dating anyone and feels like she is being left out of romance. When she goes to college, she gives dating a try … Continue reading The book “Loveless” inspires acceptance
By Madi Miller Create a spa in your very own bathtub! Herb baths are a great way to implement skin soothing, mental and physical rejuvenation. There are many herbs with different benefits to choose from. Once you expand your knowledge on this topic, you won’t want to dip into a boring plain bath again. This ritual will connect you to your higher self by deepening … Continue reading Turn your bath time into a spa experience with herbs
by Emma Forshee For many, the prospect of completing a task list is daunting. However, organization and productivity are not out of your reach. With these three tips and tricks from the experts in organization, you will find yourself excelling in productivity in no time. 1 Write it down. Grace Krane, a senior at Bellbrook high school, says, “Take the time to write down what … Continue reading Three Tips to Increase Productivity
By: Audrey Cable Mental health is a regular conversation among experts and students alike. According to the CDC, 20% of students seriously considered suicide while 9% of students actually attempted to commit suicide during the pandemic. People wonder what schools can do to help improve the mental health of its students rather than impact it negatively. Senior Eve Jamilkowski stated that she would want students to … Continue reading BHS students reflect on their school experience and mental health
by Paige Bourquin Summers are hot. We all know this. One of the best ways to combat this is through water fights. We all know this activity is a main staple of summer. Whether it’s hosing down your friends, chucking water balloons, or just dumping water on people, there’s always fun to be had. During a hot day, a nice water fight always feels good. … Continue reading How to have the perfect water fight
by Paige Bourquin Why should you learn a second language? There are multiple perks to learning multiple languages. One of the main things is a financial benefit. People make 5%-20% more for being bilingual. Another thing is it opens up more things for you to be able to access by being able to break that language barrier. Another thing is the bragging rights. You can … Continue reading Languages bridge gaps
