Once he was in the ocean, free to swim His fin upright, almost to touch the sky Never thought the future could be so dim Yet swam for miles, he …
Written by
Abby Heinicke
The Environment – Here is What YOU Can Do to Help
GLOBAL WARMING. CLIMATE CHANGE. It’s all over the news, social media, and especially politics –– it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer force behind the dilemma humans have created …
What is Going On in SeaWorld?
What is going on in SeaWorld? SeaWorld. What do you think of when you hear it? I bet there’s an orca somewhere in there. Orcas, Shamu, killer whales – all …
Is Seaspiracy a Conspiracy Itself?
“And with the vast majority of our seas still unexplored till this day, for me, the oceans were an indestructible source of inspiration. But not long into starting the project, …
Considering + Conserving: A Passion Project
I’ve always loved animals. When I was little, and those ASPCA commercials would come on with the super sad dogs, I cried. I couldn’t fathom why anyone would ever abandon …
How Much Is Too Much? A Study of Stress in High Schoolers
In high school, students have plenty of reasons to be stressed. The pressure to receive good grades, maintain a social life, and deal with the upcoming future are just a …
The Return of Code Red
The pandemic stripped us of many things––social interaction at its core. For the first time in decades, there were no Friday night football games in the fall for students to …
Nervous Flutters
I am small. In a cocoon, I am confined inside In an area so tight, no motion should arise. I sit and wait for my special call, Keeping track of …
POV: You Are a Student-Athlete in a Pandemic.
“Should schools be back in person? Will sports seasons commence for high schools in 2021?” These questions have flooded the media recently. As we cross the date marking one year …
Social Pandemic
A work of satire. — The news says “stay inside!” “Don’t go out today!” So let’s listen, just sit and decay. The experts say “less screen time!” And “exercise once …