Athletes who continue their career in college normally are considered to be some of the luckiest athletes in the world. Most of the time college athletes are on full scholarships that cover everything; they are in a great position to make a name for themselves in the collegiate level and get themselves ready for the… Read More College Athletes: Paid to Play?
To all current juniors and incoming seniors, my college application process didn’t go quite as planned and I hope these tips and suggestions will help to make your experience better than mine. Most importantly: listen to people who have gone through this process before. I had countless people talk to me about the process and… Read More A Word of Advice
In Connecticut, at the age of 16, residents are eligible to get a learner’s permit, which can be a big milestone for many teenagers. Once someone passes their permit test they can start driver’s ed or wait six months to go for the dreadful road test. It can be a very stressful time, fearing failure… Read More Is Driver’s Ed Worth It?
From the very beginning, high schoolers have dreaded coming back from winter break to be tested on all the things they have learned over the past six months. In recent weeks, there have been rumors of removing the hated midterms from the curriculum. Ledyard would not be the only school to have cut midterms from… Read More Should Students be Forced to Take Midterms?
Are you willing to be stabbed repeatedly by a tiny needle for hours on end to express yourself? Tattoos are a very controversial topic. Some see them as a way to express one’s self, others see it as a waste of money. What some think is cool at 18, may not stay the same at… Read More To Tattoo or Not to Tattoo
Have you ever been late, only to find yourself behind an old person driving ten miles per hour below the speed limit? As people get older, they have a tendency to develop dwindling vision, hearing problems, and poor reaction times according to Mayo Clinic. Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicate that citizens… Read More Too Old to be Driving?
A lot has happened in 2017 in and around schools, but one of the most notable trends is the fidget toy craze. According to the official Kickstarter page of Antsy Labs, the idea for the Fidget Cube emerged in 2012 and the Kickstarter was launched in 2016. Shortly after, fidget spinners, another item designed to… Read More Fidget Spinners: Yay or Nay?
Everyone has something that makes them tick. Whether it’s seeing public displays of affection (PDA), or getting stuck behind someone who thinks it’s cool to stop right in the middle of one of the busiest hallways to talk to a friend, these are a few things that people do that elicit cringes everywhere. Walking slowly… Read More Cringy Things LHS Students Do
Netflix original 13 Reasons Why, based off the 2011 novel of the same name, was released over spring break. The 13 episode series follows Hannah Baker, a teenage student who commits suicide after her 13 struggles in high school. The show has caused multiple debates about whether this is something that teenagers across the nation… Read More 13 Reasons Why & Why Not
Seasonal allergies are an issue that affects more than 3 million people in the U.S. every year, and though it may seem like a minor inconvenience, people with allergies know that it is a very, very serious vexation. This article, readers, is my ode to people with seasonal allergies. Enjoy! “Are you Ok!?”: Okay, no.… Read More 12 Things Only People with Seasonal Allergies Will Understand
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