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 […]
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Opinion: The importance of nature
This article was written by Esther Cosby. A light breeze hits your back sends a chill down your spine. The sun beats on your face. […]
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 […]
Opinion: Why AP Seminar shouldn’t be mandatory for sophomores at the high school
Most students hear of seniors who take four to five Advanced Placement (AP) classes and the stress endured as a side effect. One AP class […]
Raising the bar: insights and inspiration from the weightlifting community
This article was written by Joshua Bauer. Looking good, feeling great and best of all: being swole. Everyone wants to look and feel good. Some […]
Be who you needed when you were growing up: a look into The Chosen Ones, the unique resource for student-athletes’ mental health
Although they started out primarily working with basketball teams, The Chosen Ones are making waves through the high school. As a team that works to […]
Opinion: Using dogs diligence to better our school
Imagine sitting in class, foot tapping and breath shaking due to nerves towards an upcoming test. Think about how you feel on some of your […]
Opinion: Staying plugged in
Being a student can be hard, especially when getting assignment after assignment. Students have found that music can be an escape for them and a […]
Overcoming struggles through music: A feature on Vanessa Hemmes
Junior Vanessa Hemmes has had her fair share of new kid experiences at the 14 different schools she has attended, but one encounter will always […]
ROARcast episode five: Intsar Abdulahe
Coeditor Addy Forbes talks with mental health liaison Intsar Abdulahe about her work in therapy, her experiences growing up in Grand Rapids after moving from […]