As the new year begins, so do the long, cold months. Finding balance can be more challenging than usual. Shorter days, with late sunrises and early sunsets, along with long school days with packed schedules, can make you feel unmotivated and like there is no time for this time of year with fresh goals and… Read More The Balance in the New Year’s Cold Months
The championship round of the NFL playoffs, containing the NFC and AFC Championships have come to an end which means it is time for Super Bowl LX. Several people’s predictions have been right on the money, while others have been far from right. From the lockers to the Lombardi trophy, which team did the students… Read More Beyond the Brackets: Student Voices Predicted Playoff Glory, But Were They Correct?
Hockey has long been viewed as one of the most traditional and masculine sports in the world, known for its intense rivalries and its “tough it out” mentality. The culture surrounding hockey has often left little room for difference and vulnerability. The television series Heated Rivalry, on HBO, challenges this stereotype with a queer love… Read More Breaking the Ice: “Heated Rivalry” Reframing the NHL
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
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