Do We Really Care About Our Mental Health? Doherty High School needs to include mental health days in their list of excused absences in the student handbook. This is something that will not only benefit the student body and our mental health overall, but promote a more positive image of mental health in Doherty High...
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The Crypto-Craze: The Myths and Merits of Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin, Stellar Lumens, Ethereum, you name it — cryptocurrency is the new buzzword around high school and college campuses; however, it is often misunderstood and misused in conversations by students. It’s about time the “curtain is drawn back” on cryptocurrency and go back to the basics. What is cryptocurrency? As defined by the Oxford dictionary,...
The Legacy of Smartphones
Ah, smartphones. What would we ever do without them? I mean, you’re probably reading this on your smartphone at this very moment. Five to six hours a day on average, you’re staring at a six inch illuminated rectangle. Isn’t that quite something? But, this proposes a question, the question briefly asked before. What would we...
The New TOYs are Here!
Rate My Teachers has just announced the 2021 Teacher of the Year Awards. As chosen by their students, during a very difficult time these teachers have delivered extraordinary performances and shown great dedication. Congratulations! USA Kurt EdererBrophy College PreparatoryPhoenix, Arizona Jeff EnglishHaas Hall AcademyRogers, Arkansas Jim CliffDenver School Of The ArtsDenver, Colorado Catherine HallowellGlastonbury High...
Mental Health After Isolation
Imagine this: You’re starting your first days of high school, nervousness running through your body as you realize you would have to see hundreds of new faces every day after spending so much of the previous year online. It’s exciting but also nerve-wracking, stressful, and draining; and this is a reality for most students at...
What High Schoolers Are Actually Wearing
Stereotypes revolving around teens can take many different forms. A popular misconception is what teens actually wear to school. Depending if you go to a private or public school there could be a uniform you have to wear or just your regular clothes. Either way, there are many ideas on the culture that is being...
Bones or No Bones?
With over four and a half million followers on TikTok, Jonathan Graziano’s thirteen-year-old pug, Noodle, has stolen the hearts of people around the world. Noodle forecasts the day’s mood by whether or not he stays standing in his bed or falls back down. If the pug stands strong, the day is declared a “bones day.” ...
The Exaggeration of the Teenage Experience in Homecoming
The epitome of every American teen rom-com from any decade: the big dance. Whether that be a Spring Fling, Prom, or Homecoming, the states’ youth seems to revolve around events such as these. Dramatic proposals, shopping for outfits, and the event itself are always the climax of several notable cult classics for students in high...
Serving up Socks
MN hosts annual Socktoberfest drive, but with changes Socks. Though they might be a small piece of clothing that many of us don’t even give a second of thought to, they play a trivial role in keeping us protected during cold weather. With winter right around the corner, it’s time for the annual Socktoberfest drive...
The Realities of the Teenage Sleep Cycle
Teenagers today constantly receive criticism for their sleep habits, but they may not have as much control over them as people tend to believe. Many of the teens at the school have even admitted to experiencing self-esteem issues after being judged by family and friends for staying up and sleeping past what is typically considered...