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Strategies to Handle College Application Stress
As we enter the eagerly awaited application season, it signifies the culmination of years of dedicated effort over the next 2-3 months....
Ryan Verrette
Jan 6, 20243 min read


Navigating Halloween's Irresistible Delights While Staying on Track
Halloween, with its captivating charm, transcends being solely a children's holiday. In my family, it's my dad who consistently revels in...
Ryan Verrette
Oct 26, 20232 min read


I Climbed Mount Fuji: An Expedition into a Multifaceted Cultural Journey
The gold and scarlet hues of the sky peeked over the horizon as I was standing on the summit of Mt. Fuji. It was 4:22 in the morning, and...
Ryan Verrette
Aug 10, 20232 min read


Strength Knows No Gender: Why Women Should Train to Build Muscle
In the realm of fitness, there's a prevailing myth that muscle-building is primarily a pursuit of men. However, this notion couldn't be...
Brian Molina
May 8, 20233 min read


Discovering Effective Strategies for Stress Reduction During High School Finals
I'm feeling stressed during finals, how about you? Finals season in high school is a time of heightened stress and anxiety for many...
Ryan Verrette
Dec 3, 20222 min read


How to Be a Safe First-Time Driver
I was excited to get behind the wheel right past my 16th birthday. For me, this marks a significant milestone and a newfound sense of...
Caden Nguyen
Nov 12, 20223 min read


Embracing Defeat: Valuable Lessons from My Early Years as a Soccer Player
In the realm of sports, triumphs are often lauded, and success is hailed. Yet, my early years as a soccer player were marked not by a...
Ryan Verrette
Oct 23, 20223 min read


Valuable Lessons Gained Through Volunteering
For many students, the demands of academic life are already overwhelming, and adding volunteer commitments on top can seem like an...
Ryan Verrette
Sep 4, 20222 min read


Procrastination: Conquering the Thief of Time
Procrastination - the art of delaying tasks until the last possible moment - is a common adversary for students. In the realm of...
Ryan Verrette
May 30, 20223 min read


How to Say No to High School Bad Behaviors
High school is a pivotal phase for personal growth and self-discovery, offering a wealth of opportunities and experiences. However, it's...
Brian Molina
Mar 13, 20222 min read


Are Skincare Routines Necessary?
When you think of the term "skincare" what do you think of? What may first come to mind is something of repetition that may be tedious or...
Ryan Verrette
Nov 10, 20212 min read


Peer Pressure and Vaping, Resisting the Temptation
Peer pressure is an undeniable and often powerful force in the lives of adolescents and young adults. It can influence various aspects of...
Brian Molina
Oct 16, 20212 min read


What I Learned from My Summer Job
Growing up in Gilroy, California, and living next door to the famous "Gilroy Gardens" presented me with a unique opportunity during my...
Ryan Verrette
Sep 4, 20212 min read


Dealing with Picky Eating
Are you a picky eater? Do you often find yourself struggling to decide what to eat because of your selective food preferences? Picky...
Caden Nguyen
May 17, 20212 min read


Fostering Trust: Nurturing a Healthy Relationship With Your Parents
As a teenager, you may have wondered at some point "Is my parent spying on me?" While it's natural for parents to be concerned about...
Ryan Verrette
May 16, 20212 min read


My Approach to Wellness Through Exercise
Coping with stress during my high school senior year involved various strategies to manage the pressures that often accompany this...
Caden Nguyen
Mar 4, 20213 min read


Balancing Responsibilities and Leisure: My Decision to Avoid Video Games on Weekdays
I love to play video games, my favorite video game is Rock League! Video games have become a ubiquitous form of entertainment,...
Caden Nguyen
Nov 24, 20202 min read


Navigating High School: Thriving Beyond Popularity
High school can be a challenging and dynamic environment, with many students seeking to fit into the mold of popularity, popularity can...
Brian Molina
Nov 7, 20203 min read


Sibling Influence: Handling Family Pressures as a Teen
As the youngest member of my family, I've encountered the trials of peer pressure in my life. However, this influence is not solely...
Ryan Verrette
Nov 3, 20202 min read


Should Weight Gain be a Concern for Teens?
Diversity in body shapes and sizes is a natural part of being human. Adolescence is a time when many changes occur, and it's not unusual...
Caden Nguyen
Sep 17, 20203 min read
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