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2025-2026, News, Politics

SNAP benefits: How have they affected our student body? 

By: Eleni King Martin During the 43-day government shutdown, SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps, were cut for families across the United States. SNAP benefits is a federal funded program directed towards providing families in need with money for food and groceries. This program gives money to families in need, however this money can only be spent towards food and beverages. Food stamps are … Continue reading SNAP benefits: How have they affected our student body? 

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Bird flu and Norovirus: seasonal illness or the next pandemic?

By Ada Kessler The winter months are notorious for making people sluggish and all around unhappy. The short days and general lack of sunlight lead to decreased vitamin D as well as general sadness and fatigue. These feelings are only worsened by the constant sickness in the wintertime. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, certain illnesses become more common in the colder months as people spend … Continue reading Bird flu and Norovirus: seasonal illness or the next pandemic?

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Five Things Teens Can Do to Improve Mental Health

By Steven Lavender-Gray Mental health will probably always be an issue that needs to be addressed in high schools. As we’ve seen over the past few years, more teenagers are struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.  But what are some practical steps teens can take to improve their mental health? Here’s what the research says: 1. Spend less time on your … Continue reading Five Things Teens Can Do to Improve Mental Health

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Everything You Need To Know about the Omicron Variant: Symptoms, Tests, and Impact

As the world continues to fight off COVID while still attempting to maintain some sense of normalcy, a new variant of the already deadly virus makes its way everywhere with catastrophic effects. The Omicron variant was first discovered in Botswana and South Africa, and since then has spread rapidly, causing hospitals to fill back up and the number of cases to skyrocket once more. Healthcare … Continue reading Everything You Need To Know about the Omicron Variant: Symptoms, Tests, and Impact

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