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On an average day, Americans are on their phones for 5.4 hours according to ZDNet.

The Social Dilemma: The truth behind the screen

Nicky Edwards-Levin, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2020

6th grader Zoe Cobb slouches in front of her laptop for virtual class.

Virtual wellness: Sustained distance learning disrupts patterns, engagement

Amanda Cassel and Grace Holleb
October 25, 2020

With students sitting and watching screens for extended periods of time, P.E. teacher Tom Piane believes fitness is more important now than ever — one reason students are required to spend some of their P.E. class period in a live workout on Zoom.

To stay active, P.E. department requires live Zoom workouts

Krishita Dutta, Assistant Editor
October 5, 2020

Vegan or vegetarian substitutes have grown in popularity in recent years. The recent increase in price of meat has also made many turn to these substitutes.

Strain on meat supply chain, rising prices effects dietary choices

Lucia Kouri, Reporter
May 28, 2020

School pushes for balanced lifestyles

School pushes for balanced lifestyles

Abigail Slimmon, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2019

Happiness podcast rises in popularity, success

Happiness podcast rises in popularity, success

Amanda Cassel, Managing Editor
November 9, 2019

Mobile mindfulness

Mobile mindfulness

Ella Beiser and Julian Ingersoll
October 11, 2019

Meditation and stress reduction are becoming even more ingrained in the physical education curriculum during this period of remote learning.

A whole new headspace

Berk Oto, Assistant Editor
October 9, 2019

ON THE ROAD TO HEALTH. In stepping away from the processed, sugar and fat-filled foods that are ubiquitous in modern life, some students are taking their health into their own hands. Eliminat- ing added sugars and limiting animal meat and products in their diets is one step that students are taking towards living healthier lives. These dietary switches are believed to limit the risk of diabetes.

Students benefit from sugar-free, plant-based diets

Audrey Matzke, Reporter
May 7, 2018

New year, new healthful habits

Emma Trone, Sports Editor
January 19, 2018

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