After the chaos of December, January rolls in quickly. It arrives quietly and sits heavily. The holidays are gone, the days feel longer, and suddenly everything seems to require more effort than it should. With new year resolutions, January is seen as a month of big reinventions or ambitious overhauls, but this is not what… Read More Habits That Make Winter Less Heavy
A: Christmas Break: Christmas break was much needed for both students and teachers. It was nice to be able to wake up whenever you wanted for two whole weeks without worrying about school. While the time to relax was great, many students and teachers ended up being sick during the break, which made it harder… Read More December As and Fs
From playing video games all night to trying to complete missed schoolwork or study for a test, sleep deprivation has a tremendous effect on everyone, especially kids and teens who don’t get enough sleep before going to school. Sleep deprivation can affect a child’s learning, concentration, and attitude towards their teachers, family, and peers. The most… Read More Sleep vs. School: What Happens When Students Don’t Get Enough Rest?
While most people associate December with snow and Christmas trees, in Australia, it’s a sunny summer month full of beach barbecues. December may feel familiar because of holidays like Christmas or New Year’s, but around the world, the month looks very different depending on culture, climate, and family traditions. Exploring global celebrations shows that December… Read More December Around the World
B: Ellis Island and Liberty Island trip: The junior class field trip was great; everyone enjoyed their time on the islands. Juniors Lia Damatio and Hailey Peckham said that their favorite part was the Statue of Liberty, but it wasn’t as big as they thought it was. Their least favorite part was the warm temperatures… Read More November As and Fs
As 2025 comes to a close, the end of the year brings many events to look forward to. On December 3, 2025, Spotify released users’ listening statistics in a colorful Spotify wrapped story presentation. This year, Spotify allowed users to guess which song was their most listened to top song. They also included statistics about… Read More The Secrets Spotify Wrapped Reveals
As many may know, the Ledyard High School wrestling team has welcomed a major addition this season, a new head coach. It is no secret that this coach brings experience, discipline, and a winning mindset, qualities that many believe will lead the program to great success. That coach is TJ Hepburn. His resume speaks for… Read More New Coach New Plans
This December Ledyard High School got into the holiday season by having a door decorating contest. Advisories had a week to decorate their door in a festive winter holiday way. Gingerbread, Christmas trees, and snowflakes transformed the hallways into a cozy winter wonderland. Each grade had one winning door, and the advisories with the winning… Read More Holiday Door Decorating Contest
Each year, LHS Ag students get to show off their hard work and creativity during the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Exhibition. Walking through the halls, visitors can pet furry friends, learn about aquaponics, discover the best ways to construct plant arrangements, and so much more. The Journalism I and II staff took time to visit… Read More SAE Exhibition Highlights
We all have moments where it just feels like you need to let something out, whether it’s through ranting or raving. One small thing can set off a switch in your head, and before you know it, you’re suddenly nonstop talking about everything that may be bothering you or makes you feel excited. Ranting and… Read More Ranting and Raving
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