By: Emily Bunsold Flannel weather is finally here! With the weather getting colder, and the nights approaching faster, one of my all time favorite things to do in the fall is to have bonfires. Getting together with a group of friends on a Friday night after the weekly football game, all huddled around a bonfire roasting marshmallows, is one of the most comforting things everyone … Continue reading Six-Step DIY S’mores Dip
by Rachael Birri Pretzels with hummus are a great way to satisfy a salty, after-school craving without sacrificing too-many calories. Snack Factory’s Mini Crisps (available in a variety of flavors and including a gluten-free option) are the perfect low-calorie hummus transportation devices. Substitute a bag of potato chips for Harvest Snaps’ Snapea Crisps which contain only 110 calories per serving (and are shaped like snap … Continue reading Healthy After-School Snacks for Every Craving
by Rachael Birri Wash your face, exfoliate, and moisturize. Apply your foundation (if any), before starting eyebrows. Brush the eyebrow hair straight up. Trim particularly long eyebrow hairs. Pluck the strays. Do not drastically change the shape of the brow. If you can’t tweeze the hair without almost grabbing another, it’s not a stray. If you over pluck, there’s a possibility that the hair won’t … Continue reading On Fleek: A How To
by Jackie Thompson College essays ask seniors to tell insightful, sincere, and personal stories in 650 words or less. It’s quite the daunting task and important one too; essays are arguably the most important part of aspiring collegiates’ applications. “I think it’s difficult for seniors to write a good college essay,” Mrs. Moore said. “They don’t have a lot of life experiences or stories … Continue reading Behind the Red Pen: What Teachers Would Write for Common App
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By: Casey Murphy High school is stressful. Each year, we have new challenges which we are expected to overcome. Each week is filled with homework that can sometimes build up if we do not keep on top of our studies. As we advance in grade level each year, the difficulty and amount of work only amplifies. At times, it seems like we will never complete … Continue reading SOS (Stress On Seniors)
by Rachael Birri Do: Leave your phone in the car. You did not spend all that money on a dress/suit, tickets, and dinner so that you could stand in the corner browsing through the Buzzfeed Snapchat story. Instead, glance up and bask in the awkwardness of freshman with “dates,” laugh at the seniors who act better than everyone else, pity the juniors that just look … Continue reading The 5 Dos and Don’ts of Homecoming
By: Emily Bunsold Tip #1 Always shake the interviewer’s hand just before you sit down to start the interview. It’s a simple gesture, but remembering to be respectful goes a long way to someone who could potentially be your new boss. Tip #2 An easy way to up your chances of seeming like a likeable person is to smile. People who smile generally seem like … Continue reading Tips for how to have a successful job interview
by Emily Bunsold In this day and age, technology is an essential part of how we live our lives. Our computers, televisions, and cell phones all take part in making our lives easier. Some might argue that technology is doing nothing but distracting us from the real world and that we are better off without it, but in many ways, the apps we use on or … Continue reading Apps to Make Students’ Lives Easier
by Rachael Birri More. Bigger. Not better. Living in a Western world of mass consumerism harms our planet, our wallets, and most importantly, our mental health. According to the American Psychological Association, children under the age of 4 cannot distinguish between television advertisements and scheduled programming, meaning that want and entertainment become associated at a very early age. This advertisement doesn’t let up as we … Continue reading Less is Less and that’s Okay
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