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Southwest Shadow
Sleeping in class is not an uncommon occurrence with school start times as early as 7:00 a.m. Photo Credit: Jenika Chiang

Nice Sleep If You Can Get It

Summer Thomad
April 30, 2015
High schools should be required to start at 8:30 a.m. or later in order to ensure that teenagers are getting enough sleep.
The availability of gender neutral restrooms are a reasonable solution to helping all students, no matter what their gender identity, feel comfortable at school. Photo Credit: Acel Soriano

School: A place of education, socializing and . . . segregation?

Summer Thomad
April 24, 2015
For transgender students, selecting which bathroom to utilize can be a daunting task with the implication of a new district wide bill.
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Fitness: An uplifting lifestyle

Tyler Antonio
April 23, 2015
In addition to physical developments, working out teaches me how to be resourceful and analytical.
As an eighteenth birthday present, my mother surprised me with a trip to Portland, in which I will be able to explore the city I will move to in September, and tour my college campus. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Never truly a farewell

Alex Nedelcu
April 10, 2015
Four years and one college decision later, I am writing my farewell column with great excitement, in the heart of my college city.
We are often confronted with choices in life in which we must decide on one path over another. Decision making is a skill I have yet to master. Photo Credit: Nikki Molina

Outgrowing indecision

Summer Thomad
April 9, 2015
Indecision proves to be an ongoing struggle I have yet to overcome.
A lack of responsibility is my worst sickness—and this one is particularly contagious. Photo Credit: Mingson Lau

Living on the deadline

Brandon Hatch
April 8, 2015
Irresponsibility and procrastination seem to dominate my life.
Though thought as a hindrance, social media is actually a godsend.

Social Media: a misunderstood blessing

Alex Nedelcu
March 27, 2015
Sub-tweeting and blurry selfies ruin the image of social media.
Candles, books, and products meant for livening up my bath are essential to a night dedicated to self-care. Photo Credit: Summer Thomad

Self Care 101

Summer Thomad
March 26, 2015
Occasions spent alone became some of my most cherished and needed time through self-care.
Relying on motivation hinders progress and makes it difficult to find a starting point. Photo Credit: Tyler Pebble

Initiative: A daring effort

Tyler Antonio
March 17, 2015
Overcoming reserved attitudes and directly tackling a problem without the security of motivation is a valuable characteristic.
Competitions may be taking place right before my eyes, but I remain uninterested in the pursuit of proving one's superiority. Photo Credit: Althea Gevero

Competition: the good, the bad, and the ugly

Summer Thomad
March 13, 2015
Competitiveness is often regarded in a positive light; however, the nature of competition has its downfalls that are important to recognize.
even as an almost-eighteen year-old, I still wear my hair the same as I did when I was in the first grade. by doing so, I feel most like myself.Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Dear 10 year-old me . . .

Alex Nedelcu
March 9, 2015
Eight years have passed since I made wishes as if it were my job.
Compassion: A dying art

Compassion: A dying art

Brandon Hatch
March 5, 2015
With all that is already morally wrong with society, we should take another look at understanding each other.
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