Students at Ledyard High School may soon notice a surprising change in their schedules. According to an announcement made by school administrators on Monday morning, the current period, known as flex block, will officially be replaced with “Nap Block.” The change is part of a new initiative designed to help students feel more rested and… Read More Ledyard High School Announces “Nap Block” to Replace Flex Block
Arise and thrive Colonels! It’s about time administration gives us more rest. Starting April 6, Ledyard High School is starting at a later time! This will make classes shorter, easier for our brain to retain information and better for you, overall. The schedule starts at 10:00 and the day still ends at 2:05! Going to… Read More New Schedule: Later Starting Time for Students
Starting next Monday, Ledyard High School is going to be a lot more fun and exciting because all the stairs will be taken out and replaced with colorful slides! Yes, you read that right, instead of walking up and down boring old stairs, students and teachers will get to slide around the school building. This… Read More Stairs Are Being Replaced by Slides
January is often a time when many people start fresh and reflect on their lives, and set goals for change. As the new year begins, people start to think about what they want to leave behind and why. This is a time to consider what to do differently in the new year and what parts… Read More Habits People Want To Break This Year
The Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F Kennedy Jr., has released new food guidelines, emphasising protein and saturated fat content. The guidelines override the original 2025 recommendations of the Biden Administration. New guidelines are traditionally released every five years. The newly unveiled food pyramid is the near opposite of the old… Read More Flipping the Food Pyramid
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
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