By Jalen Gooch Out of all the relationships we have with others, our parents have the greatest effect on how we view the world and the choices and decisions we …
Building Healthy Relationships: Friends
From our earliest childhood friendships to new ones we make and build daily, our friends will always have an impact on our life. As high schoolers and adolescents, we are …
Ode to a Sunset
By Mikyla Bultsma — Your presence always signifies an end Whether it is welcomed or dreaded The end always comes But at least it comes with a good view. A …
A Grown-Up Examination of C.S. Lewis’s The Magician’s Nephew
“What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing. It also depends on what sort of person you are.”- C.S Lewis, The Magician’s …
Why Hate?
Why is there hate in the world? This is a question that has been stuck in my head for quite a while now, and I’m sure it’s a general concept …
The Economic Impact of COVID-19
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a devastating economic recession has come along for the ride. As of writing this, 22 million Americans have filed for unemployment. The United States has not …
The Psychological Impact of Being Quarantined and How to Cope
Social distancing and quarantine are emotionally taxing situations for anyone. Spending an extended amount of time in quarantine and isolation can take a serious toll on one’s mental health, and …
Just A Senior’s Mumble
The news flooded in. First, it was a text message that leaked the gist of the email which was supposed to arrive that very evening: remote learning for the remnant …
An Honest Experience of Remote Learning At Week 3
Let’s be honest: Whether you thrive at school or dread waking up to an alarm telling you it’s time to get up and go sit in a chair for six …
Avoiding Cabin Fever with COVID-19
On March 12th, at roughly 7 o’clock pm, the Orange Lutheran Emergency Text System alerted its student body and their families about the new protocol for the COVID-19 crisis, and …