Surviving the Academic Gauntlet: Junior Year
It may seem that we seniors are heartless creatures whose sole purpose is to make fun of underclassmen; however, we did not become so cynical by accident. Our sardonic comments and malicious mockery...
View ArticleLet’s Be Honest: Prom
Lets be honest: prom season stresses almost every girl out. The place, the dress, and above all, the date, are all aspects of prom that never fail to make junior and senior girls anxious. For most,...
View ArticleHomework: Help or Hurt
There is a belief that if students are given too much homework, this could cause more harm than good. Why do teachers make homework seem so important? Where is the line drawn between homework being...
View ArticleStress Among High School Students Rising to Dangerous Numbers
Throughout a student’s high school career, they are presented with many responsibilities to juggle: academics, extracurriculars, a social life, and more. But how exactly do these factors affect their...
View ArticleMs. Stepanczuk Joins SL’s Guidance Team
Away from the bustling hallways and loud classrooms, the guidance office is a safe haven for many high schoolers. Students this year may have noticed that there is a new counselor in the office:...
View ArticleCoping With Stress in the Midst of a Pandemic
In the midst of the pandemic, the world is struggling to find a balance between living virtually and in person. Everyone is stressed and struggling to find and manage a new normal. More people are...
View ArticleMental health impacts students’ academics
There are many issues that teenagers have to face. Getting homework done, buying a prom ticket, and studying for SATs and PSATs. All these revolve around school. However, there’s another incredibly...
View ArticleMidterms amplify stress while undermining academic achievement
What you’ve heard is true: midterms are back and they don’t seem to be going away. As of the 2023-2024 school year, Southern Lehigh High School is reincorporating midterm exams into every year-long...
View Article