“New Year New Me.” This is something we hear every January first. However, many people say this without having a plan of action to achieve these goals/'resolutions' for their 'new me'. Typically, we...

With the holidays coming up, and gift giving being on most people’s “to-do” list, we beat you to the hassle and interviewed 10 students from Vel Philips Memorial High School on what they want for...

Winter is cold, filled with lots of homework, and shorter days. It is easy to get wrapped up in all of this and make winter your least favorite time of the year. However, it does not need to be this way....

When it comes to cooking Thanksgiving dinner, there are many preferences, allergies, and opinions to factor in. Something that can be an enjoyable experience can turn into something stressful and filled...

Procrastination. Sadly, we all do it. Heck, I procrastinated writing this article. But what is procrastination exactly? Why do we do it? And how do we get rid of this bad habit? According to albany.edu,...

As the spooky season rolls around, you should know the best costumes, music, and foods for Halloween festivities. In this article you will learn about fun costumes for yourself, partner, or group. You...

We're now back to school Spartans! After a long, relaxing summer, adjusting back to the rigor of school may be challenging. To help you start the school year strong, here are some tips to follow: 1....

The school year is beginning. Dread it. Run from it. The first day always arrives, and I, for one, never feel quite ready. And that's okay. If there's one valuable lesson I've learned in all my years at...

Back to school means back to school shopping, and the question of what do you need and where do you get it?  First is the decision of where to buy your supplies. Target has a good back to school section,...

Confused about what you should bring on your first day of school? Below is a comprehensive list of everything you need to be successful while keeping your backpack’s weight low.   Backpack:...

As teenagers, creating and maintaining relationships with our peers is high on our priority list. Naturally, humankind has evolved towards a reliance on technology to the point where social media has become...