Here comes the sun: The science behind the sun’s positive effect
Imagine, it’s an early spring morning. Stepping outside, the crisp breeze hits and the comforting warmth of the sun above shines down. Feeling like a […]
Life & Wellness
Spring Break in Grand Rapids: Six ideas
The start of March has brought cold and cloudy weather, and the idea of a break from school is romanticized like no other. Instead of […]
Tackling Seasonal Depression
Feeling depressed or sad during these winter months is not abnormal. Many people struggle with seasonal depression and are generally less happy while the snow […]
Groundhog Day 2025: A Fun Tradition or an Outdated Celebration?
Another Groundhog Day has passed, marking the 139th celebration at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. This year, America’s most famous woodchuck, Punxsutawney Phil emerged from […]
 Adjusting to everyday life from knee surgery
Going from preparing for a major surgery, being knocked out in anesthesia, sleeping for 17 hours straight, barely being able to get out of bed, […]
The Toxic Trap of Social Media Bragging: A Silent Harm to Self-Esteem
Written by Oliver Nibbelink Social media is often perceived as a tool for connection, self-expression and creativity for many young people. However, lurking beneath the […]
How to combat Senioritis
School is hard. Senior students especially can attest to their struggles when trying to stay motivated on their schoolwork. Even the simple act of balancing […]
Junior year essentials
A commonly heard complaint made by students is that junior year is the hardest and worst year of high school, and this can be very […]
Spring Break Destinations
Students are awarded a week off school every year, famously known as Spring Break. Some of these students choose to take advantage of this break […]
When your spark is gone: a look into athlete burnout
School. Sport. Sleep. Repeat. It is easy to get caught up in the endless cycle of being a student athlete. Having too much on one’s […]