Recently my older sister recommended that I watch a show called Finding Carter. I have to say that I’ve fallen completely in love with this show. Finding Carter is a TV show that many teenagers can relate to accept for the part when “Carter,” (the…
As a dietitian, I am often suggesting to teens that they eat more veggies. Vegetables are packed full of important nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, and they also have fiber, which is helpful for digestive health and to keep us feeling full longer. Feeling…
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Is it a text message? A Facebook update? Or maybe a cool Instagram picture? We’ve all heard it before. Our phone vibrates or rings to let us know that we have a text message, or social media alert. If you’re like a…
The social media and news keep people informed about current events on a day to day basis. If you have been keeping up with the media lately, you have probably heard the name Freddie Gray. Since a lot of people get most of their news…
Conflict. Nobody likes it. Nobody wants it. Nobody wants to deal with it. But that isn’t going to stop it. It’s a part of life and is always going to be. It often actually proves to be one of the most difficult parts of life,…
My obsession with water has gotten out of control – but in a good way! I have tons of water bottles in my room, my school locker and even my bag. I get asked so many different times “how come you drink so much water?”…
Our country has made some strides toward equality for all people in the past 100 years. However, a recent video of fraternity brothers singing a racist song went viral and showed that we still have a way to go before racism is a thing of…
Are you a freshman dreading the next four years of high school? Or are you a sophomore taking practice SATs in order to prepare yourself for next year? Maybe you’re a junior who has started going on several college tours in preparation for your final…
There are many role models out there that inspire different people. I would have to say that one individual who has made an impact on me is Anne Frank. I believe that Anne Frank made a historical difference because she was only a 13 year…
Spring has now arrived, reminding us that before we know it school will let out and summer will be here! Can you believe that it’s already time to start thinking about what summer might have in store for you? You can explore many different opportunities…