Extracurriculars are a large part of a high school student's daily schedule. This includes a variety of activities, like sports, art, music, and more. Often, a student's day can be filled with homework,...

Has there ever been a time where you spent a night tossing and turning around on your bed? If so, then you might be experiencing sleep deprivation. Knowing that next day you'll most likely know that you're...

Why does Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) matter in our school system and why should you care? ADHD is a very prominent thing in today's school system and it’s important that people learn...

For FCPS bus transportation, the buses are reused for each school level. High school buses start first, then pick up middle school students, then elementary students. Because of the reused buses, high...

Invasive animals and bugs have been an issue for as long as many of us can remember but as it continues it will destroy the environment. Just to clarify an invasive species is any organism that has been...

Lets start with the common problems associated with ADHD... Excessive activity or restlessness Unable to focus Trouble listening Impulsivity These are all pretty basic symptoms from ADHD......

Social media consists of many different platforms and apps like Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, TikTok, and YouTube. On these platforms you can share pictures and videos, get likes and...

Vaping was once discussed as possibly a safer alternative than smoking cigarettes or doing other tobacco products. Researchers have found out that this claim is false and vaping may have over 2,000 chemicals...

How would you feel if your kids were in a building filled with asbestos—a deadly insulator? Well, they are every day if they attend Brunswick High School (BHS). BHS is located in Frederick County,...

Why are women more emotional than men? Well it’s because we are different right? Women have periods and go through pregnancy which alters their hormones. Some people who ask this question have fallen...

There is no ‘one way’ to define an eating disorder (ED). Whether it’s anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, or something else many people suffer and receive no help. Eating disorders range in severity—in...

What is Hypothyroidism/Hyperthyroidism? A simple explanation of hypothyroidism: your thyroid gland (butterfly shaped organ in your neck) that creates hormones which controls levels in your body. When...