The student news site of Mountlake Terrace High School in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

The Hawkeye

The student news site of Mountlake Terrace High School in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

The Hawkeye

The student news site of Mountlake Terrace High School in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

The Hawkeye

Health News

Gluten-free: a popular diet trend

By Sarah Barisic February 11, 2013

A recent fad diet, eating gluten-free (GF), has escalated due to the limelight received through popular success stories and media. Gluten is an “elastic- type” protein found in grains, which include...

Red light therapy: a new trend in skin care

By Shelbe Kane February 11, 2013

Red light therapy was created by NASA to heal and release pain, but now it’s found to help treat many different types of skin problems such as acne and wrinkles. Red light therapy is now available...

Avoid the cold this winter

Avoid the cold this winter

By Maria Balcita December 10, 2012

With the hot days of summer swiftly changing into the cold days of winter, our bodies have not yet had time to adjust and are more susceptible to illnesses, such as the common cold. Symptoms of the...

Whole wheat sugar cookies

Whole wheat sugar cookies

By Olivia Driscoll December 9, 2012

Ingredients:  1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup margarine 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Nutrition...

The truth about Obamacare

The truth about “Obamacare”

By Will Khadivi November 7, 2012

One of the most notable and decisive accomplishments of President Barack Obama’s first term was healthcare reform, officially known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act it is known to many...

Have a healthy Thanksgiving holiday

Have a healthy Thanksgiving holiday

By Maria Balcita November 7, 2012

Thanksgiving dinner can be made in a healthy, flavorful way. It’s the time to indulge on delicious meals and spend time with family. This thanksgiving season, moderation is key. Thanksgiving dinner...

The genetic modifications behind food

By Olivia Driscoll November 1, 2012

Genetically modified foods have many benefits, but there are also many known and unknown risks. Genetic modification changes the gene, which causes characteristics of the organism to change. When plants...

Serafina Urrutia | Hawkeye
Cereals, energy bars, and fruits such as apples and bananas are one of the easy to find and healthy breakfast.

Breakfast can make a difference in your day and life

By Robin Choi October 16, 2012

Breakfast is known as the most important meal of the day. Although, many people, including our fellow students, skip breakfast and miss out on the many health benefits it has to offer. With busy schedules...

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Not all sugars are created equally

By Manvir Kaller October 8, 2012

Whether it’s to cut unnecessary calories from your diet or to find other ways to sweeten certain foods, there are alternatives to sugar. Before deciding to switch to an alternative its best to know what...

Serafina Urrutia | Hawkeye
Strawberries contain malic acid, which removes surface stains if applied to teeth. Eating an apple has similar effects as brushing teeth.

Quick and easy white teeth

By Maria Balcita September 5, 2012

With picture day coming up, students want pearly white teeth in the yearbook. Traditional ways people whiten teeth are by going to the dentist for treatments or white strips that can be purchased and...

Spray tanning on the rise

By Olivia Driscoll September 5, 2012

Now that summer’s coming to an end and the school year is starting back up, that means the opportunity to get naturally tan is ending  in just a few short weeks. However, many people want to maintain...

Exercise Your Body

By Nathan Koplitz June 19, 2012

In order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a person needs to be active for 30 minutes each and every day while keeping a balance between their eating habits and exercising. Exercise is needed to maintain...

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