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The Distraction Epidemic: TikTok

The Distraction Epidemic: TikTok

Kelly Luangphasy May 25, 2023

Smartphones and social media platforms have built themselves into our daily lives in the age of digital connection.  While there are many advantages to these technological developments, they have also...

Social Media vs. Mental Health

Social Media vs. Mental Health

Alyx Myerchin May 25, 2023

Social media is something people can’t seem to live without as it’s an extremely powerful tool people use in their everyday lives. Although powerful and a tool to use it has its downsides and negative...

Teenage Depression On the Rise

Teenage Depression On the Rise

Skyler McBeth May 19, 2023

Dealing with anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses is a sad reality that many high school-aged students have to deal with on a daily.  The struggles with mental health during the teenage years...

Teen Mental Health Post-COVID: Where Do They Stand?

Teen Mental Health Post-COVID: Where Do They Stand?

Taylin Mandaguit May 19, 2023

The CDC has been tracking the effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on teenagers.  “According to the new data, in 2021 more than one-third (37%) of high school students reported they experienced poor...

PDA Among High School Students

PDA Among High School Students

Jada Dietrich May 18, 2023

Public display of affection (PDA) is common among most teenagers. PDA mostly includes touching, kissing, cuddling, hand holding, etc. between students in public spaces or at public events.   In high...

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Teens Are Addicted To Fast Fashion And It’s A Problem

Chaedon Robinson May 17, 2023

Fast fashion is taking the world by storm, primarily due to its appeal and marketing toward teenagers. Gen-Z has come of age in a world dominated by the internet and social media. This has ultimately led...

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Teens

Kaleb Watson May 17, 2023

Young people today are very troubled with their personal and body image. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is prevalent in many of America’s youth. A study from Mental Health America showed that early signs...

Prairie Baseball against Columbia River High School

New Baseball Rule changes for MLB, College, and High School

Jackson Upton May 17, 2023

Baseball rules have changed for MLB and college baseball for the 2023 season. In the MLB these rules include a faster pitch clock, limited pick-offs, a shift ban, and bigger bases. The pitch clock is also...

How Alcohol Affects Teenage Minds

How Alcohol Affects Teenage Minds

Shilah Singharaj May 16, 2023

Every year, more than 140,000 people die due to excessive alcohol abuse and more than 4,000 of those individuals are underaged. Those who start consuming alcohol at ages 14 or under tend to later gain...

Mrs. Thompson donating blood with Melody Brizuela.

Teenagers May Be at Great Risk When Giving Blood

Madison Clouse May 16, 2023

If your child is in or going into high school, a new situation may present itself: donating blood. As students from ages 16-18 are able to enter blood drives, teens and parents may want to stay informed...

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