As senior year comes to an end, seniors are becoming ready to embark on their new journeys of being adults. Some students are going on to college, trade school, enlisting in the military, taking a gap year, and some are joining the workforce. But what all these new experiences have in common is that they… Read More Are Seniors Really Ready For Adulthood?
During this year’s spring break, 29 Ledyard High School students had the opportunity to go on an unforgettable nine-day trip to Costa Rica. Accompanied by four chaperones and a local tour guide, the students went on a journey around the country, filled with a variety of experiences, including adventures in the rainforest, cultural exploration,… Read More A Trip To Remember
When you think of astronauts, you probably imagine super brave, and super smart people doing things most of us could never even dream of, and honestly, Christina Koch is exactly that kind of person. But I think she’s even more than that. Her space journey wasn’t only impressive, it was actually amazing in a… Read More Artemis Returns: How Christina Koch Made History
There are two months left of high school for the seniors, and the end of this year is coming quickly. It is true when they say high school goes by fast, so enjoy it because many forget that after high school, there is nothing else in life like school; after that, you go on in life… Read More Senior Wrap-Up
Prom is right around the corner for Ledyard High School. On May 9 and 15, students will dress up and go dance. Many people have been preparing for months, whether that entails buying dresses and suits or scheduling hair and nail appointments. LHS students have a lot to say about prom, how to prepare, and… Read More The Perfect Prom
Nomophobia is described as the psychological condition of intense fear, anxiety, and agitation that people experience when they are separated from their mobile device. Nomophobia is shown to manifest through phone addictions or generalized anxiety disorders. In a recent meta-analysis, it is shown that roughly 94% of people have nomophobia and 1 in 5 people… Read More No MObile PHone PhoBia
The students of Ledyard High School traveled to multiple destinations worldwide during their spring break, including both tropical beach locations and historical urban centers. Every journey travelers experienced had unique qualities, yet all journeys offered new experiences, tasty food, and exciting activities. Adrienne Kennedy, a sophomore, went to Costa Rica with the school. She went… Read More Spring Break Recap
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
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
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