How to Budget Your Money During Prom Season
Aliya Linan, Staff writer
April 11, 2019
With the end of the year approaching, seniors must budget their money wisely. One of the end of year expenses for seniors include prom. Some people can spend at least $1000 between dresses, tuxedos, heels, make up, hair, dinner and a car or limo rental. However, most can not afford that so here are som...
Dealing With High School Anxiety
Shaina Francis, Staff Writer
March 23, 2019
A fall study conducted by The Pew Research Center revealed that 96% of teenagers see anxiety and depression as a problem among their peers, among these students, 70% see it as a major problem. These strikingly large numbers showcase a large issue found within modern teenagers. Due to the widespread issue of ...
The Importance of Visiting College Campuses
Melanie Guzman, Staff Writer
March 15, 2019
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Leaving the only home you’ve ever known can sound like a really scary thing to do, especially at this age. As the end of the year is approaching quickly, seniors are making some of the biggest decisions of their lives such as choosing the college that they will live at for the next four years. Alt...
What is TRIO?
Mahalia Barnes, Staff Writer
March 15, 2019
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What is TRIO? TRIO is a federally funded program in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and other jurisdictions (e.g. Guam, Federated States of Micronesia, Northern Mariana Islands, etc.) - see map below. TRIO assists low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities. This pro...
How To Choose The Right School For You
Shaina Francis, Staff Writer
March 11, 2019
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As a high school student, college should be on the brain. Deciding which college you want to attend or apply to plays a large role in a student’s future, but how do you decide which college is right for you? There are a large amount of attributes to consider when trying to choose a school: location, s...
How To Prepare For the SAT?
Mahalia Barnes, Staff Writer
March 4, 2019
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Teachers are now incorporating Khan Academy into their lesson plan. The SAT is a test that scares many of its participants because it determines so many things, from scholarships to acceptance into colleges. Students may be so overwhelmed with nerves that they forget the useful tools that exist to...
The Importance of Your Credit Score
Walkyria Paz, Staff Writer
January 31, 2019
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As seniors we are starting to take on new responsibilities, some financial. One of these is building and maintaining a good credit score. For younger folks, building credit can be hard because we have zero credit history. Without a credit history, it’s hard to get a loan for college (by the way do...
Ask Mica: Getting Back On Schedule After the Holidays
Micaela Saravia, Staff Writer
January 17, 2019
Returning back to your regular routine after spending two weeks in winter break where school barely crossed anyone's mind may seem tedious. But luckily it is not impossible, after putting several things into consideration you will be back on track in no time. Keep in mind despite summer feeling as...
Ask Mica: New Year, New Resolutions
Micaela Saravia, Staff Writer
December 18, 2018
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Another year has gone by fast and I'm sure many of us are excited to leave it behind. Along with the many abandoned resolutions of the previous year following closely behind, everyone is anticipating that this year will be different. Most of these resolutions follow along the lines of losing weight,...
The Role of an Older Sibling
Zayra Trejo, Opinion Editor
November 30, 2018
Filed under Advice
When I was eleven years old, my mom broke the news: she was pregnant. I was ecstatic because I’ve only dreamed about becoming an older sister and now it’s becoming a reality. I was always the youngest sibling and I was ready to upgrade my status. The first few months was absolute heaven -- only bec...