Society tends to shove topics under the rug that seem “too scandalous.” However, by refusing to address certain matters, we’ve come to overlook the glaringly-obvious pandemic that’s occurring right under …
Picture This: What is Aphantasia, or Being ”Mind Blind?”
Close your eyes and picture a sunset: a glowing ball of fire slowly drifting down below the horizon, painting the sky in streaks of gold, pink, and crimson. Maybe a …
The Beauty in the Gray
I bought my first pair of Nike Blazer Mid 77s one year ago. When I ordered them I spent weeks constantly refreshing my email and tracking the shipping, and when …
The Nervous System
Anxiety. It is like gasping for air every time you talk or walk in crowded spaces. As social anxiety kicks in, it paralyzes you as you feel judged––eyes looking at …
The Goldfish
Spinning ‘round and ‘round Lungs desperate for some air She feels like she could drown Wishing they wouldn’t stare The loneliness is sinking in Her words escape like bubbles Swimming …
Summer Vacation: Coming Up
This past school year has been a hectic one, filled with ups and downs and changes every turn. From wearing masks to not wearing masks, and from being hybrid, to …
Fact or Fiction: Collegeboard
Care to or not, every high schooler has heard of the college board with its infamous reputation of causing stress and anxiety. With such a horrible reputation, it is no …
The Clock
The clock hung up on the wall as long as Steven could remember, it had been a family heirloom since a year long past, yet still functioned dutifully and relentlessly. …
Why Inflation Will Only Get Worse
As of August 2022, the U.S national inflation rate was 8.263%, up from August 2021 at 5.365%. Compared to 2020, both of these numbers are astronomical; the inflation rate in …