Category: Lifestyle

Lifestyle, School Community

Behind the Red Pen: What Teachers Would Write for Common App

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

Unknown's avatarjackthompLeave a comment
Lifestyle

The 5 Dos and Don’ts of Homecoming

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

Unknown's avatarrachaelbirri
Lifestyle

Tips for how to have a successful job interview

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

Unknown's avataremilybunsold
Lifestyle, School Community

Apps to Make Students’ Lives Easier

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

Unknown's avatareagleviewnewsLeave a comment
Lifestyle

Less is Less and that’s Okay

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

Unknown's avatarrachaelbirri
Lifestyle

School Spring Fashion

by Bridget Richard Spring has finally decided to show itself in Bellbrook’s weather, which means the time for spring fashion is upon us. For guys, it usually means bringing out the good ol’ basketball and cargo shorts, boat shoes, or the occasional bro-tank. But for those going for more feminine attire, this change of season brings a few more complications. Luckily, fashion magazines and catalogues … Continue reading School Spring Fashion

Unknown's avatarbridgetrichard
Lifestyle

Easy 10 Step Guide: How to Be Productively Lazy

By Maria Gerbic 1. Weigh the options of whether you would rather spend time (1) with others getting things done and improving your social skills or (2) with yourself, food and the TV. This requires the power of introspection and analytical skills. Choosing between the two will greatly improve your problem-solving strategies! 2. Choose the second option. 3. Take a shower. That is one of … Continue reading Easy 10 Step Guide: How to Be Productively Lazy

Unknown's avatarmcgerbic