How I’m Attempting to Stay Organized in 2018: New Years Resolution Eleven Days In
New Year’s Resolutions are probably the most broken promises ever–we promise ourselves that we will eat healthier, drink more water, and go to the gym. We promise that we will…
Self Love is the Best Love
We all desire a form of connection in our lives, whether it be through friendships or relationships. We can focus our energy so much on finding these things that we…
Don’t Stress It!
So midterms are here and whether you like it or not, there’s bound to be some kind of stress surrounding you. Your stress might not even come from school, it…
Invisible Illnesses In Schools
There is a common belief that mental illness can only strike adults when actually, any given student can be silently combating depression or anxiety. The statistics are startling. Eight out…
Protect Yourself: Shin Splints
By Gabriella Onessimo and Tatum Skiffington Track is a stimulating sport that requires an equal amount of physical endurance as well as mental strength to be able to run at…
Average Age of First Time Mothers is Climbing
We’ve all watched MTV shows like 16 & Pregnant and Teen Mom. On these shows teen moms expose their vulnerabilities dealing with the responsibilities of motherhood at a young age.…
OPINION: “I’m Stupid!” – An American Guide on Education
By ANDREW COGLIANO For years, America’s education system has been regarded as one of the best in the world. By being one of the most developed nations in the world,…
OPINION: Redefined Identities
By JESSICA LYNN DEPAULA Author and autism advocate Stuart Duncan sums up the role of families in an autistic child’s life to a tee: “Having a child with autism can…
OPINION: The War On Truancy – Accommodation or Violation?
Above: Students with the words “Failure Due To Attendance” across their foreheads. From left to right: Blue and Gold Staff Members Andrew Cogliano, sophomore, and Grace Stathos, junior; sophomore Ricky…