By Zoe Lokitz The last bell rings, signaling the end of a long school day. My backpack feels heavier than normal, loaded with notebooks, folders, and my Chromebook. The pressure of school, with deadlines and endless assignments, can be overwhelming. But for me and my sister, Sydney, there is a place we go to find relief and rejuvenation: the heated
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Struggling to find the perfect sleep schedule? You’re not alone. Many students at Apex High School face the same challenges. For some students today, it isn’t easy to maintain a sleep schedule or find one that works for them. Sleeping is a necessity that all living beings need to survive. I interviewed students who shared their strategies from Apex High
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Anxiety is a pretty common thing, though some people may suffer it at a greater cost. It is estimated that 21% of U.S teenagers suffer from some sort of anxiety, whether it’s from school or Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). However annoying anxiety can be, there are ways to cope. But before we dive into how to deal with it, let’s
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Technology has advanced incredibly far, so far that we now have things like augmented reality and virtual reality. Virtual reality (VR) is a reality you can interact with directly, but it’s still false. It’s a lot more active than sitting in front of a computer or console. Let me tell you how virtual reality can not only help with your
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Have you heard the latest rumor? News flash: gossiping can be good for you! Recent studies have proven that people who gossip tend to form more social connections, boost their moods, reduce stress, and relieve anxiety. People have always talked about other people’s lives, just as a casual conversation. Most people believe that gossiping is a negative thing and that
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Since spring is right around the corner, the warm weather brings more people running and working out outside. There are so many benefits to running, and in this article, we will explore a few. The first category of benefits we’re going to look at is the physical benefits of running. Running overall increases your endurance, which is your cardiovascular health.
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