By MIA ARANDA Doodling: that thing you do when you are bored in class and longing for anything to pass the time, so you grab your pen and aimlessly draw on the nearest scrap of paper.  However, aimless drawing is not all that doodling entails. According to recent studies, doodling encourages improved memory, better concentration, […]

Read More Doodling in class is more beneficial than distracting to students

By AZRIEL OLMEDO Grammarly is a free-to-use website that was made to fix any document for proper grammar, punctuation and sentence structures. The site also gives better synonyms to use for words that do not fit the subject of the text.  Even though it can do everything from spell checking to word choice, it cannot […]

Read More Premium Grammarly accounts offered to all RUSD students

By MAGGIE SNAVELY We hear a great amount from seniors that are leaving our school and heading off to start their own life. Congratulations to the class of 2019 for all the work you put in to make it to where you are today. Venturing out into the public world is a pretty big deal, […]

Read More Opinion: A freshman’s journey progresses through stages

By ANNALYSE YGLESIAS High school is a very stressful time in life. Between getting good grades, thinking about college, and choosing what career you want to pursue, it may seem too much for a teen who just wants to do well. Teens generally want to make sure they do all those things right and make […]

Read More Opinion: Keep your mental health in mind while keeping up with school

By KAITLYN SUTOW At first glance, journaling may seem like a joke. How could writing down ideas that are already in your head help you work through problems? Well, take me for example. I thought the same thing, but once I actually took it seriously and started writing, it opened my eyes to how much […]

Read More Journaling has many benefits

By ANNALYSE YGLESIAS ASMR stands for autonomous sensory meridian response, which describes a feeling of euphoric tingling and relaxation that can come over someone when they watch certain videos or hear certain sounds. ASMR is a tool that people who have trouble with sleeping or focusing believe will help them sleep or relax and can […]

Read More ASMR provides a way for some to relax

By MAGGIE SNAVELY In a world that is so full of new and constantly changing technology, we sometimes forget that maybe every once in a while the phone needs a break. It’s easy to see why you would choose to do everything on your phone or computer; you can do almost anything on a screen. […]

Read More Opinion: Spending less time on devices can make you happier

By AMANDA DUONG When it comes to makeup, everyone has their one preferences. Glossier has several skincare products for “glowing, dewy skin” and makeup products that are meant to be simple and lightweight. Like every other makeup brand, some products are worth the price whereas others are questionable. Launched back in 2014, Glossier is a […]

Read More Is Glossier overhyped?

By ELLA FITZPATRICK Can’t think of any gift ideas for your friends and family?  Here are some cheap and easy gifts that you can make in under 10 minutes for $10. Santa’s Sleigh Items needed: Kit Kat bar Two candy canes Plastic bag Santa candy Mini candies Ribbon Hot glue Instructions: 1.) For the base of the […]

Read More Holiday DIY gift projects under 10 minutes and $10