WARNING! The infamous seasonal depression is approaching! As the colder seasons get closer, a great way to combat these blues is to find a new hobby. For many, finding hobbies to do can be hard, and it can be harder to find something to do that you want to stick to. As someone who loves […]
Author: Riley McGee
Cozy up with these must-read book series this fall
As summer ends and fall approaches, it is the perfect time to sit down and relax with a good book. Reading is a way to escape reality and immerse yourself in a book that you truly enjoy. Luckily, fall is a great time to do so! Reading was something I enjoyed a lot when I […]
Streaming services should be ad-free
In one of my classes this week, we were required to watch a movie as part of an assignment, and in the middle of one of the most tense parts of the film, an advertisement popped up on the screen. My professor sighed, stating that she indeed pays for the streaming service that we were […]
Don’t struggle alone-a college guide to mental health
With September being Suicide Awareness Month, the discussion of mental health and taking care of yourself is something that is very important to spread awareness about. For me this topic is something that I care deeply about as I have struggled with anxiety my whole life and was recently diagnosed with depression back in January. […]
Importance of sleep
Sleeping is very important, and it holds importance in every physical and mental aspect of our lives. According to the Center of Disease Control (CDC), the amount of sleep that we need as we age changes, and they believe that good sleep is important for our well-being physically and mentally. Getting enough sleep can help […]
Should teachers be paid more ?
As a future teacher, the teacher’s job is something many take for granted. This is because teachers are doing work on and off the scenes that many parents and others may not realize. Teachers are showing up to work and teaching students for 8 hours a day. Some may be coaches of a sport at […]
The surprising connection between light & health
Being outside and absorbing the natural light has a positive effect on people’s physical and mental health. Light can have an impact on sleep, mood, and well-being. I know that in the summertime, when it is bright out and I spend hours at the beach or just outside at the pool, my mood is immediately […]
Online censorship: Good or bad ?
In terms of online censorship, it is hard to say if it is good or bad. This is because online censorship can have benefits and drawbacks in many people’s eyes. For example if you are a parent with young kids, or even teenagers, they might censor some of the television that they watch, or require […]
The value of a gap year
Taking time off to figure things out, or taking a gap year can be extremely valuable, especially if you aren’t sure what kind of path you want to follow after high school, or even while in college. This is because figuring out what you want to do for the rest of your life can be […]
Play like a girl: Highlighting female athletes
Growing up watching sports and playing sports, the popularity of female athletes has never been nearly as great as male athletes. It’s time to give female athletes the highlights they deserve. To start, one famous female athlete that I looked up to growing up is Alex Morgan. She was the first athlete that I really […]