By Anna Starkey As the spring sun begins to shine down after another long, chilly Ohio winter, the junk that has accumulated over the past six months becomes illuminated, forcing us to focus on our clutter.  Managing the mess can appear overwhelming.  Thankfully, there are five simple steps to approaching spring cleaning. Make a List! Write down everything that is currently cluttered in your life including … Continue reading Spring into Spring Cleaning

By Meghna Kumar Throughout high school I have always felt as if I’m short of time. When I began to scrutinize how I spend my time, however, I realized that I spend a lot of time on my phone. Sometimes I need to use my phone, if it’s replying to a question someone texted me regarding Key Club or if someone asks for help with … Continue reading Ten Days Without Technology

by Katherine Barton As teenagers, the only time many of us worry about our health is when we are trying to slim down before spring break or another major event or holiday. However, if our outlook is that we only worry about our health for certain periods of the year, the rest of the year our health may suffer. It is important to be aware of … Continue reading Improving General Health

By Meghna Kumar As the weather warms up and excitement builds, it can be easy to get caught up in all the activities that we’ve had to put off over the winter. Whether you’re out running with a friend or hitting the pool, it’s important to protect your skin from the UV rays projected by the sun. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, “About 90 … Continue reading How To: Protect Yourself From Skin Cancer

By Katherine Barton Knitting. The first image that comes to mind involves a grandmother and a large time commitment, making it unattractive to many. However, knitting definitely does not have to be boring and can be completed while doing other things. In fact, many different people from all ages take part in this creative activity and there are various communities for knitters to learn and … Continue reading Knitting Nowadays

by Jaimie Franz Spring is finally here in full bloom and the 2016 festivals that celebrate the much-anticipated good weather are on their way. The season starts off on April 30 with the Wildflower Festival, located in Addyston, Ohio. This festival celebrates flowers, horticulture and has a variety of arts and crafts, highlighting everything that grows and brings beauty to the landscape of Ohio. You … Continue reading The Festivities of Spring

By Kate Barton The saying “less is more” is available in most people’s memory, but taking it to heart can change one’s life. Having too many objects and not enough organization can clutter the mind and create stress, whether we realize it or not. Even when a person gets up the energy and motivation to clean, the space seems to inevitably become a mess again. … Continue reading Less is More

by Jaimie Franz Karlie Kloss is a Victoria Secret Angel, a famous fashion model, one of Taylor Swift’s besties and now a You-Tuber. Named Klossy, her YouTube channel is all about her life through her eyes, showing the world behind-the-scenes footage at Fashion Week, answering questions and sharing some of her favorite recipes including healthier ways of cooking sweet treats. I decided to test her recipes … Continue reading Super Model Shares How to Eat Sweets