The week before midterms or finals is arguably the worst week of the year for most teens. The “weekend” is simply an extra 48 hours to flip through notes from September; then the week that follows is five days of late night binge studying for as many as eight tests. High school is yet another… Read More Manic Midterms
Mental illnesses are an everyday, year-round diagnosis that no one ever asks for. However, in some cases, people are able to be plagued by depression during certain times of the year. Winter is the most common season to bring forth Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)- depression related to changes in the seasons- as the months are… Read More There’s a Name for the “Wintertime Blues”
2014 was a big year! Political and racial upheaval in the Middle East and Ferguson, infamous Oscar selfies, and the Sochi Olympics were only some of the major events that occurred in 2014. It was a big year for media, as well. We’ve seen some of the best movies, books, and songs yet, and the… Read More 2014: Year in Review
A club of support and awareness, the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) has skyrocketed in its amount of members, as well as its activity. “We’ve bonded a lot this year with this group,” senior and leader Nikki McComiskey said. “And it’s so nice to see so many kids able to be themselves.” As of this year, the… Read More Show Your True Colors in the GSA
Today is the age of globalization. Christmas and New Year’s Day have become rather secular holidays, marking the end of the old year, the coming of the new, and the beginning of winter. Even amongst the endless hours of holidays tunes and new items in stores ready to be gifted, each country, each individual has… Read More Observing the Holidays Across the World
Junior Tricia Tolles has been an inspiration for many students at Ledyard High School. After recently coming out about her sexuality, she has set a prime example that she hopes others will follow. The message is clear- be yourself. Tolles has generously agreed to open up about her personal experiences to help support the overall… Read More Coming Out and Facing the World
YUGA President junior Rachelle Robeson had a clear vision for the final day of the “Because I Am a Girl” campaign. The goal was to have a school wide pink out so that students could show their support for girls’ rights all over the world. “It was really great to see how many people get… Read More A Club With a Vision
From the top row in the overcrowded and overheated bleachers, one can barely make out a pack of freshmen sporting yellow on yellow, meanwhile the cheerleading squad feverishly practices their backflips. But who puts in all the trouble and time to organize these festivities on the day of the Homecoming pep rally? “Really, it’s just… Read More Peppin’ it Up
On 18 Oct. about 220 sophomores and juniors took the PSATs at Ledyard High School, including Fitch, St Bernard, and homeschooled students. Over 1.4 million high school students take them each year in the United States according “Princeton Review”. Why is everybody lining up to take the PSATs you might be asking? “Taking the PSATs… Read More Boosting Confidence for the SATs
On 17 Oct. students from the Early College Experience Marine Science class embarked on a fishing trip to Long Island as part of the University of Connecticut’s Project Oceanology. This is part of a series of field trips conducted by the class, that involves surveying the environmental status of the Groton area and Long Island… Read More Gone Fishin’
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