Author: Caitlin Henderson

  • Sad Social Media Users Need a Pep Talk

    There’s no avoiding it: social media is everywhere. I tried to escape it, and you may have too, but by now I’ve joined every major platform besides Facebook. We’re exposed to so much content that it can be overwhelming, and we begin to feel negatively about our lives. We live in an insecure world,…

  • New Year New Music

    A brand new year of suffering doesn’t seem so bad with a new playlist of songs to get you through the hours of studying.   “Love Test” by The Growlers- “Love Test” is soft and sweet but still sends a strong message of about trying to find true love in a new surrounding. Also,…

  • Flashback Friday: Songs to Revive Your Childhood

    We love looking back at our beloved childhoods: a time before giant tests, a time when Kim Kardashian was just Paris Hilton’s assistant and your biggest problem was whether Miley would choose Jake or Jesse. It was the era of Juicy tracksuits (which are apparently making a comeback), and Uggs with everything. Yes, I…

  • The Next Chapter

    NP ideals: Students bring nobility, potential, humanity and scholarship to nation’s top service academies For applicants, choosing a future at one of the five Federal Service Academies is a unique choice to make, and although the select few students who decide to follow this path are free from tuition induced debt, they must serve…

  • Yo-yo boys swing into the spotlight

    The “yo-yo boys” do it all. Whether it’s the Spring Rally, the Talent Show, or performing tricks at school, both Matthew Weymer, sophomore, and James Pratt, freshman, both found a passion in yo-yo-ing and dedicate much of their time to the activity. Weymer started yo-yo-ing in fifth grade, and with the support and help…

  • Rocking Away the School Year: May Music Suggestions

    Missing the beach? Crying over final exams? Don’t worry; we’re in the same boat. Try to ease your conscience with these songs as summer is just around the corner. “Lonesome LA Cowboy” by New Riders of the Purple Sage – New Riders of the Purple Sage borders on country music, a genre which I am…

  • Face to face: Removing the mask of bullying

    “It was one of those things where playful teasing slowly developed into more psychological abuse and it eventually developed to the point where it got physical,” Jeancarlo Yela, junior, said, describing his past experiences with bullying in elementary school. “I would end up getting beaten almost every day; they would say, ‘Oh if you…

  • Spring Into New Music: April Music Suggestions

    Pop in your earbuds, especially those with senioritis, and get motivated to finish the last few months of school with a stride in your step. “Morning” by Beck – I loved Beck in the 90’s with his pop punk vibe, but since his complete 180 into indie/blues, I have appreciated his style even more.…

  • March Madness in Music

    Launch into springtime and help assuage your fears for upcoming AP and IB tests with some new music. “I Wanna Be Sedated” by Ramones – If you live under a rock or are one of those hipster kids who just wear old band shirts to look cool, now is your chance to experience the Ramones.…