When I see someone isolated from others and locked into their work, the first thought that may come to mind is that the person does not have any friends. In reality, however, that person is likely...

When you start preparing right before big exams projects, there are several ways to approach this scenario. You might think that it comes in the form of late-night studying, last minute cramming and similar...

There is nothing better than lying in the grass with the sun shining its warmth on you and the refreshing breeze offering a breath of fresh air. School is out, and you do not have commitments, creating...

I would not say I’m an anxious person in general; but when it comes to the future, I do tend to get a little existential. And as dramatic as that sounds, it is a common issue among high schoolers. Being...

It is not an alarm or coffee that gets you awake in the morning, it’s your neural chemistry. Behind every action is a message from your brain.  Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a chemical messenger...

Scrolling through Instagram stories, you may have seen your friends and even celebrities dump ice cold water on themselves, partaking in the University of South Carolina Speak Your Mind Ice Bucket Challenge.  The...

A reflection of boils mars my face, red bubbles laying in wait under my skin, the morning of Homecoming. These annoying pustules never seem to go away, and despite the skincare routines, they recur....

The first day back from spring break, the sun was shining, birds were chirping and I woke up ready to do…nothing. Nada. Zilch. One of the first thoughts I had that morning was I still have nine more...

When you sit down to study or work on an important assignment, you probably do not want any external factors that might distract you from your work. If you are in a messy and cluttered environment,...