Image from israsociety.com: There is something we can all do to stop domestic violence. By Michael Slack '25 There is an increased risk of children becoming victims of abuse themselves because of the link between domestic violence and child abuse. Among victims of child abuse, 40% also witness domestic violence in their homes (Harrison). Domestic … Continue reading Take control: stop domestic violence

Image from Adobe Stock/David Chrisom: Substance abuse is one of many common topics in teen conversations. By Savannah Harrold '25 Think of one of your peers, a friend, or a teen just like you who is undergoing peer pressure or a family history of past substance abuse; they are struggling with their mental health and … Continue reading Students need to be informed about substance abuse

Image from Pedrick Law Group: Around the world, kids are deeply impacted by the effects of domestic violence. By Quinlan Gray '25 Every year in the United States, there are around 3.3 million children, ranging in age from three to seventeen, who will witness parental abuse (Rice and Galbraith). Among these children, there can be … Continue reading Domestic violence is damaging our youth rather than raising them for the better

Imagine from change.org. Energy drinks like Red Bull, Monster, and Rockstar are helping contribute to the decreasing health in teens. By Emma DeSanty '25 Imagine this; you’re sitting at lunch with your friends and you’re having a conversation when your closest friend tells you how they haven’t been sleeping, they are falling behind on all … Continue reading Energy drinks cause physical and mental health problems for teens all around the country

Image from NPR: Supporters of gun control measures gather at the Legislative Office Building in Concord, N.H., in August, to urge Republican Gov. Chris Sununu to act after mass shootings in Texas and Ohio. By Kayla Adams '25 In March of 2023, Aiden Hale used two rifles and a handgun to shoot and kill six members of … Continue reading The world needs gun-control in order to save the lives of the innocent

Image from childrens.health.qld.gov: Cyberbullying, in particular, is a new form of bullying, which takes over teens' lives as they are heavily involved in social media. By Gianna Akter '25 Take a moment to envision a student in the back corner of a classroom, eating completely alone. The room, however, is not empty. Ahead of this … Continue reading Mental illness as an effect of bullying: What do we know?