Some people find sleeping to be their favorite thing to do, while others might barely get enough sleep daily. Sleeping is crucial for the body to grow, repair, and improve brain function.  The recommended sleep time is 9-11 for school aged children (ages 6-13), and 8-10 for teens (ages 14-17). If you don’t get enough sleep, it can lead to grogginess, inattentiveness, and slower reaction time. If you’re in school, the quality of their school performance may drop by leading to

GASP! SPUTTER! The man arose from his mattress, spitting black coagulated blood out of his mouth. Violently coughing, writhing in pain, and jittering uncontrollably, he staggered off the bed, still shaking. He began to spit foam out the mouth, his nose bleeding. Everything around him was zooming out, changing into shapes they shouldn’t be. But it was fake. It was all fake. The walls were still. But it all looked real, too real. The man could feel the presence of tall, shadowy

Last month, I went to see Hell’s Kitchen: The Musical , and honestly, it was amazing! From the very first moment, the music and energy of the show grabbed me and didn’t let go. The songs were written by Alicia Keys and all of them sounded incredible. During the show, I kept tapping my feet and even finding myself wanting to sing along (quietly, of course). The performers were incredible. When I went, I didn’t see the original characters, but I did see: Lulu Oro Hamlett , who

(Disclaimer....this is not a depiction of our schools cafeteria)

Lunar New Year is almost here, and we’re ready to celebrate! Lunar New Year, one of the most important and widely celebrated holidays in many Asian cultures, marks the first new moon of the lunar calendar. It’s a time for renewal, family reunions, and honoring our ancestors. This year, the holiday falls on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and signifies the beginning of a new cycle of luck, prosperity, and growth. Every Lunar New Year the Asian community embraces the belief that a

Do you love to draw, paint, design, or create? Are you thinking about applying to NYC art high schools like LaGuardia High School or Frank Sinatra High School? Or maybe you just want a fun, creative space to express yourself after school? Well, then, The Art Club is the place for you! The Art Club is open to students of all grade levels and skill levels from beginners to advanced artists. Whether you’re serious about building a strong, competitive portfolio or just want to e

As most Percy Jackson fans know, Wednesday, January 21, is the end of Percy Jackson Season 2. Since this is an important time for all Percy Jackson fans, everyone needs a treat to watch with their friends! If you’ve read the Percy Jackson books, you know Sally Jackson is famous for her signature blue cookies that she makes for Percy! So if you want to celebrate with your friends during a watch party, a blue cookie could be an amazing treat. I’ve tried this recipe many times,

I sat in my bed, aimlessly scrolling on my phone. Every post, every video, everyone has someone.  But me? I have no one. I’m not sure if I should be upset though. I often distance myself from others. I’m a homeschooled girl, Augustine. I don’t have many friends. I noticed that online everyone is getting ready for prom. The girls showing off the sequin dress. The guys wanting to flex their suits. It's almost as if they all wanted to bother me. Sitting alone in my bed during Pr

Prologue   My heart fluttered and cracked all at once when he pulled me into a tight embrace. I let him as I sank into his arms, trying to remember his touch, his voice-     But he pulled away too soon.     Caleb’s warm brown eyes searched mine, matching their care and equal worry.     “I have to go.”     “I’ll miss you.” My voice cracked.     His gaze flicked away. “I know... I’ll miss you too.” Seeing that my expression didn’t change, he spoke again in an effort to condole

Murals These were put up last year. Marie Curie started a new “Mural club,” which met up to paint colorful murals on the first floor of the building. Some murals are not finished, but it looks like they are coming along well. Some murals you can find on the walls are colorful triangles leading to the auditorium, “Together we create success” written in graffiti-like paint, different kinds of sports balls leading to the gym, and a lunch tray near the doors to the lunchroom. Lu

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Chapter 3 (After finding out Sirius's last scout is on the brink of death, Sirius sends Jr. scouts to rescue her)  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~A refresher…~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sirius:  (Sniff) WATT! Go get Cynthia and Caralyne and give them both invisibility buttons and tell them to go rescue Ember. ALSO TELL THEM ABOUT THE SIDE EFFECT AND GET ME ARCTURUS, I NEED AN EXPLANATION FROM HIM!!!!!!  NOW GOOOOOO!!!!!!!! Watt: (Salute) Aye,

Marie Curie Middle School 158 is a very diverse school with students from many different cultures and backgrounds. When you walk through the halls, you can see students from all around the world. This instance makes our school a special and interesting place to learn and grow. Each student and staff member brings something unique to the school, making each day different and exciting. There is an old saying "You learn something new everyday" and at MS 158 we can learn from the

There are two possible names for either of these shapes; Bouba and Kiki. Both shapes have to have different names, so which one is which if there is no definite correct answer? Well about 88% of people will say that the yellow shape is Kiki, and the orange shape is Bouba. This was made clear because I asked every person in the newspaper, and 29 people said so. The Bouba and Kiki question is one of the most famous questions in linguistics, and has been around since 1929. Almo

Run. That was my first instinct. Run as far away and as fast as you can. The house was cold. No one was there. I took my sister, my little brother, and a bag filled with things we needed and ran out the door.  I sprinted so fast, until stopping felt like defeat. Like I let the house win. The ever scary house. Forever haunting. It seemed like I ran for hours. I stopped in the middle of nowhere to feed my little brother. A truck came up to us. Then stopped. Asked if we needed h

Are you ever bored or want to find a good show to watch with your family? Well, you should watch Big Brother! Big Brother started in the Netherlands and later came to the USA in July of 2000. Big Brother is a reality show where people enter a house and, through a series of competitions, nominate each other and evict each other out of the house. The goal is to reach the end alone to win $750,000.  How the Game Works The game has changed over the years, so these are the most r

A job is an important part of a person's life. It is the way you make money to pay for your rent and bills. Many jobs require difficult labor and pay high. Others are easy and fun, but can pay low.  With so many options, it's hard to decide what job fits you best. In this article, we will discuss what can be the best job for people depending on their position in life. The perfect job has to have three main conditions: Good working conditions Decent or high pay Not boring and

Savory foods are often more filling and have more nutrition. They offer a more balanced and more satisfying experience due to their contents of protein, fiber, and healthy fat content, promoting satiety and sustained energy, while also providing a wider range of textures and flavors. People prefer savory foods as they often provide a more satisfying and nutritious eating experience than many sweet options. Salt is a natural flavor enhancer, intensifying other tastes and creat

(Chapter One: Lip Gloss, Laughs, Whispers, and Smiles.)  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ September 1st, 1989  The door slams open against the wall, as three girls walk into the talkative halls of Cedar Hills High, in Sherwood Ohio. People stared and spoke quietly to themselves, all eyes on them. These three girls walk through the halls confidently while talking to themselves. These are your typical“ popular girls”. Lip gloss, laughs, whispers, and smiles. The le

Laufey is a wonderful singer who blends jazz, classical, and pop music into her songs. She started to rise to fame with viral songs such as “Street by Street”, “Let You Break My Heart Again”, and “From The Start”. In this article I will tell you my top nine Laufey songs (not put in any particular order) and the meanings behind them.  1.Too Little, Too Late - This song is about regret and lost love. In this song Laufey is singing from a man’s perspective about how he regrets n

It was 4:05 p.m., December 13, 2025, at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, when the first shots rang out at the Barus and Holley Engineering building. Two people were killed, and nine were injured. At 4:22, the notification was sent out to all the students and faculty: “ BrownUAlert: 1st, Urgent: There's an active shooter near Barus & Holley Engineering. Lock doors, silence phones and stay hidden until further notice. Remember: RUN, if you are in the affected locat