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Jan 63 min read

Strategies to Handle College Application Stress

As we enter the eagerly awaited application season, it signifies the culmination of years of dedicated effort over the next 2-3 months....

Navigating Halloween's Irresistible Delights While Staying on Track

Ryan Verrette

Oct 26, 20232 min read

Navigating Halloween's Irresistible Delights While Staying on Track

Halloween, with its captivating charm, transcends being solely a children's holiday. In my family, it's my dad who consistently revels in...

I Climbed Mount Fuji: An Expedition into a Multifaceted Cultural Journey

Ryan Verrette

Aug 10, 20232 min read

I Climbed Mount Fuji: An Expedition into a Multifaceted Cultural Journey

The gold and scarlet hues of the sky peeked over the horizon as I was standing on the summit of Mt. Fuji. It was 4:22 in the morning, and...

Strength Knows No Gender: Why Women Should Train to Build Muscle

Brian Molina

May 8, 20233 min read

Strength Knows No Gender: Why Women Should Train to Build Muscle

In the realm of fitness, there's a prevailing myth that muscle-building is primarily a pursuit of men. However, this notion couldn't be...

Discovering Effective Strategies for Stress Reduction During High School Finals

Ryan Verrette

Dec 3, 20222 min read

Discovering Effective Strategies for Stress Reduction During High School Finals

I'm feeling stressed during finals, how about you? Finals season in high school is a time of heightened stress and anxiety for many...

Caden Nguyen

Nov 12, 20223 min read

How to Be a Safe First-Time Driver

I was excited to get behind the wheel right past my 16th birthday. For me, this marks a significant milestone and a newfound sense of...

Embracing Defeat: Valuable Lessons from My Early Years as a Soccer Player

Ryan Verrette

Oct 23, 20223 min read

Embracing Defeat: Valuable Lessons from My Early Years as a Soccer Player

In the realm of sports, triumphs are often lauded, and success is hailed. Yet, my early years as a soccer player were marked not by a...

Valuable Lessons Gained Through Volunteering

Ryan Verrette

Sep 4, 20222 min read

Valuable Lessons Gained Through Volunteering

For many students, the demands of academic life are already overwhelming, and adding volunteer commitments on top can seem like an...

Procrastination: Conquering the Thief of Time

Ryan Verrette

May 30, 20223 min read

Procrastination: Conquering the Thief of Time

Procrastination - the art of delaying tasks until the last possible moment - is a common adversary for students. In the realm of...

How to Say No to High School Bad Behaviors

Brian Molina

Mar 13, 20222 min read

How to Say No to High School Bad Behaviors

High school is a pivotal phase for personal growth and self-discovery, offering a wealth of opportunities and experiences. However, it's...

Ryan Verrette

Nov 10, 20212 min read

Are Skincare Routines Necessary?

When you think of the term "skincare" what do you think of? What may first come to mind is something of repetition that may be tedious or...

Peer Pressure and Vaping, Resisting the Temptation

Brian Molina

Oct 16, 20212 min read

Peer Pressure and Vaping, Resisting the Temptation

Peer pressure is an undeniable and often powerful force in the lives of adolescents and young adults. It can influence various aspects of...

Ryan Verrette

Sep 4, 20212 min read

What I Learned from My Summer Job

Growing up in Gilroy, California, and living next door to the famous "Gilroy Gardens" presented me with a unique opportunity during my...

Caden Nguyen

May 17, 20212 min read

Dealing with Picky Eating

Are you a picky eater? Do you often find yourself struggling to decide what to eat because of your selective food preferences? Picky...

Fostering Trust: Nurturing a Healthy Relationship With Your Parents

Ryan Verrette

May 16, 20212 min read

Fostering Trust: Nurturing a Healthy Relationship With Your Parents

As a teenager, you may have wondered at some point "Is my parent spying on me?" While it's natural for parents to be concerned about...

My Approach to Wellness Through Exercise

Caden Nguyen

Mar 4, 20213 min read

My Approach to Wellness Through Exercise

Coping with stress during my high school senior year involved various strategies to manage the pressures that often accompany this...

Balancing Responsibilities and Leisure: My Decision to Avoid Video Games on Weekdays

Caden Nguyen

Nov 24, 20202 min read

Balancing Responsibilities and Leisure: My Decision to Avoid Video Games on Weekdays

I love to play video games, my favorite video game is Rock League! Video games have become a ubiquitous form of entertainment,...

Navigating High School: Thriving Beyond Popularity

Brian Molina

Nov 7, 20203 min read

Navigating High School: Thriving Beyond Popularity

High school can be a challenging and dynamic environment, with many students seeking to fit into the mold of popularity, popularity can...

Sibling Influence: Handling Family Pressures as a Teen

Ryan Verrette

Nov 3, 20202 min read

Sibling Influence: Handling Family Pressures as a Teen

As the youngest member of my family, I've encountered the trials of peer pressure in my life. However, this influence is not solely...

Should Weight Gain be a Concern for Teens?

Caden Nguyen

Sep 17, 20203 min read

Should Weight Gain be a Concern for Teens?

Diversity in body shapes and sizes is a natural part of being human. Adolescence is a time when many changes occur, and it's not unusual...

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