Photo from baca.org: Teens on social media texting and posting pictures -- not as harmless as it may seem. By Sophia Chajchic '27 Kids from the ages of 12-19 who are on social media for an excessive amount of time have twice the risk of experiencing depression and anxiety. In today's society, it is very … Continue reading Social media negatively effects development of teens

Image from University of Kentucky News: Teenagers' social media notifications can be damaging. By Ashlyn Kish '27 “The worst thing about social media is how it can mess with your head and make you feel like you’re not good enough ” (Kamenet).  Social media use is proven to impact a teenager's mental health. Should anything … Continue reading  Social media damages teenagers’ mental health

Photo from Jersey's Best: Phone use has now been studied extensively in children. By Ariana McNeill '27 Social Media: apps used by many adults, adolescents, young teens, and children may be affecting us and our daily lives, and we don't even know it. Social media is used by many people today. It is shown to … Continue reading Social media affects children and adolescents but doesn’t need to be abolished

Image from Chicagoland and Neurophysiology: A traumatized person's brain becomes full of thoughts caused by PTSD. By Roujda Mekael '27 Physical trauma can lead to and influence the development of mental and emotional struggles over time. The effects of trauma can manifest as mental health struggles, such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The … Continue reading Body trauma turns into mind pain, but there is treatment

Image from gemwallet.com: Some forms of crypto are Bitcoin, Solana, Ripple, etc. By Vincent Nuzzo '27 “Adoption and implementation of [the] internet, social networks, mobile and electronic payments, blockchain technology and digital currencies are a driving force and strategic asset for many organizations” (Nuryyev et al.). As the world continues to adopt a more digital … Continue reading Cryptocurrency should be used everywhere

Photo from dying.lovetoknow.com: A family is at a funeral. By Kailyn Kross '27 Losing someone you loved is one of the hardest things a person can go through. Experts say, “Losing someone close to us terminates that bond and the social and physical protection they provided, which historically could have put the body at an … Continue reading Losing loved ones changes lives

Image from Jorie AI: The U.S. should have free healthcare. By Leannah Rivera '27 Imagine being put in a situation where you or your family becomes seriously injured or ill. Instead of going to the hospital to receive the medical attention that is needed, you choose not to go because you're too worried and scared … Continue reading The U.S. should provide universal healthcare

Photo from Edgar Snyder & Associates: A photo displaying underage drinkers drinking while driving. By Ariana Farrington '27 Should we decrease the drinking age? How could it affect younger drinkers? Around 4,000 underage people die every year from drinking in the U.S. (“Why A Minimum Legal Drinking Age of 21 Works”). This has become a … Continue reading Youth drinking is a serious issue; the drinking age should stay at 21