Having to worry about homework and studying for finals seems to take up too much time out of our daily lives, but with summer well on the way, all those worries will be set aside for the time being.
For...
There are several reasons why teenagers make the choice to drink alcohol. Some do it for the thrill and the good times, while others like the feeling of being drunk and rebellious. Then there are those...
Ganja, refeer, chronic, herb, dope, A bomb, ace, dro, weed, pot, maryjane, grass, cannabis, and along with many others are names for a drug made from marijuana. According to the National Institute of Drug...
Teenagers often complain of tiredness and lack of sleep. Most high school students are not receiving the typical recommended 9.5 hours of sleep a night. Studies have shown that most teens only get 8.25...
Being a vegetarian, according to the Google dictionary is “a person who does not eat meat, and sometimes other animal products.” There are three main reasons why people are or become vegetarians, for...
Despite the fact that many health-conscious students may eat a healthy diet, another source of calories may be lurking where they least expect it: beverages. Everyday drinks like sodas, juice, lattés,...
One of the most uncomfortable, yet annoying health problems during the winter season is dry skin. There are many different kinds of dry skin problems and many ways to cure it.
According to beauty.about.com,...
Good study habits are the most effective way to absorb materials and do better on tests. Most high school students have a distracting work space when they study.
There are other people in the house,...
By Karen Kaller
Hawkeye staff
Stress is something everyone goes through in life, whether you are an adult or a teen. Adults usually face stress because of work and/or other personal affairs like...
By Olivia Driscoll
Health Editor
With flu season coming up it’s important to be prepared and keep yourself healthy.
According to the Centers for Disease Control every year between 5 and 20 percent...
By Joy Gardner
Opinion Editor
Ever feel like you need that coffee pick me up? Next time you feel a craving coming up, you may want to reconsider.
Coffee is everywhere, grown in about 70 different...
By Olivia Driscoll
Health Editor
Hookah, considered a safe alternative to smoking other things, is really just as dangerous, if not more, to someone’s health and is a rising new trend that many...
