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Sanjana Mehra
May 17, 20223 min read
You really should exercise. Here’s why:
By: Sanjana Mehra, Contributing Writer Edited by: Olivia Storti, Editor; Elias Azizi, Editor in Chief Exercise. There are very few people...
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Jaclyn Kotora
May 17, 20225 min read
Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
By: Jaclyn Kotora, Contributing Writer Edited by: Olivia Storti, Editor; Elias Azizi, Editor in Chief Exercise is known to affect your...
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Kiara Sahi
Feb 4, 20225 min read
Everything you need to know about running.
By: Kiara Sahi, Contributing Writer Edited by: Fauzia Haque; Elias Azizi, Editor in Chief It is a universally acknowledged truth that...
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Urmika Balaji
Feb 4, 20224 min read
Staying Active During the School Year
By: Urmika Balaji, Contributing Writer Edited by: Fauzia Haque, Editor; Elias Azizi, Editor in Chief Have you ever sat in the same place...
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Nathan Fry
Sep 19, 20213 min read
Keeping Your Skin Healthy in Summer
By: Nathan Fry, Contributing Writer Edited by: Olivia Storti, Editor; Eve Nevelos, Editor in Chief Everybody loves a good beach-day:...
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Mint Suetrong
Aug 17, 20216 min read
Teen Health 101, from an Ocean Away
By: Mint Suetrong, Contributing Writer Edited by: Olivia Storti, Editor; Eve Nevelos, Editor in Chief Happy first birthday, Teen Health...
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Jaclyn Kotora
Aug 17, 20215 min read
Interview With Our Founder: Valeri Guevarra
By: Jaclyn Kotora, Contributing Writer Edited by: Olivia Storti, Editor; Eve Nevelos, Editor in Chief Teen Health 101, founded by Valeri...
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Kiara Sahi
Aug 17, 20214 min read
Why Teen Health 101: Why You Should Have Access to the Information We Provide
By: Kiara Sahi, Contributing writer Edited by: Fauzia Haque, Editor; Eve Nevelos, Editor in Chief In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic,...
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Elias Azizi
Aug 17, 20214 min read
My Experience with Teen Health 101 as a Contributing Writer
By: Elias Azizi, Contributing writer Edited by: Fauzia Haque, Editor; Eve Nevelos, Editor in Chief During the summer of 2020, after...
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Silvia DiPaola
Jul 1, 20213 min read
STDs: The Importance of Screening
By: Silvia DiPaola, Contributing Writer Edited by: Fauzia Haque, Editor; Eve Nevelos, Editor in Chief Sexually transmitted diseases, also...
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Desiree Valadez
Jun 7, 20213 min read
Substance abuse in the LGBTQIAA+ Community: The Causes and Road to Recovery
By: Desiree Valadez , Contributing Writer Edited by: Fauzia Haque, Editor; Eve Nevelos, Editor in Chief LGBTQIAA+ is an acronym that...
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Fatou Kourouma
Jun 5, 20213 min read
How Talking Helps
By: Diya Varma, Contributing Writer I’m sure we’ve all had our fair share of rough days and mood swings from time to time. It’s perfectly...
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Carolyn Mish
Apr 29, 20213 min read
Tanning Beds: Is There a Safe Way to Tan?
By: Carolyn Mish, Contributing Writer With summer just around the corner, many young adults are striving to look their best in...
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Diya Varma
Apr 22, 20213 min read
The Consequences of Social Media Use
By: Diya Varma, Contributing Writer The Oxford Dictionary defines social media as “websites and applications that enable users to create...
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Jaclyn Kotora
Apr 22, 20213 min read
Skincare Routine: Why Should I Have One And Where Do I Start?
By: Jaclyn Kotora, Contributing Writer In society, many people strive for “flawless” skin: smooth, firm, hydrated, even tone,...
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Jaclyn Kotora
Apr 3, 20215 min read
Beauty Standards Through The Ages
By: Jaclyn Kotora, Contributing Writer Belle, hermosa, bonita, jamila, ilusad, sundara, areumdapda, s̄wy; all meaning beautiful. Like the...
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Diya Varma
Mar 17, 20212 min read
The Importance of Practicing Self-Love
By: Diya Varma, Contributing Writer The term “self-love” is so widely overused that its meaning is now no longer what it once was....
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Sia Minhas
Mar 17, 20213 min read
Adopting a Pet: Unexpected Benefits
By: Sia Minhas, Contributing Writer Pets are a person’s best friend. They are reliable, goofy, and sweet companions. However, many people...
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Mint Suetrong
Mar 15, 20213 min read
What COVID-19 Has Taught Us.
By: Mint Suetrong, Contributing Writer 2020 was nothing like we expected. Even now, in 2021, one full year after the initial spread of...
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Fauzia Haque
Mar 15, 20213 min read
Exercising Empathy on Social Media
By: Fauzia Haque, Contributing Writer Social media apps have taken over the world, skyrocketing in business as people try to cure their...
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Silvia DiPaola
Mar 15, 20214 min read
Red Flags in Relationships
By: Silvia DiPaola, Contributing Writer Positive, fulfilling relationships can be a great way to support your mental health and...
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Carolyn Mish
Mar 15, 20213 min read
Love Languages and Relationships
By: Carolyn Mish, Contributing Writer Love and affection drive us to be our best. To be the best friends, partners, and family that we...
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Jaclyn Kotora
Mar 7, 20213 min read
Benefits of Art On Mental Health
By: Jaclyn Kotora, Contributing Writer There are many benefits of creative expression in society and everyday lives. No matter the...
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Sia Minhas
Mar 3, 20213 min read
FOMO No More
What is FOMO? Have you ever felt left out or fearful that somehow you’re missing out on something important online or on social media?...
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Sia Minhas
Mar 3, 20213 min read
Body Positivity Vs. Body Neutrality
By: Sia Minhas, Contributing Writer Backstory The modern Body Image Movement has circulated since 2012. Arguably, the largest...
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Mint Suetrong
Feb 24, 20216 min read
Friendships vs Romantic Relationships: Where Do You Draw the Line?
By: Mint Suetrong, Contributing Writer It has always been intriguing to me to see someone’s demeanour completely change when they are...
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Jaclyn Kotora
Feb 24, 20213 min read
Health At Every Size
By: Jaclyn Kotora, Contributing Writer People tend to associate health with a specific shape of one’s body or a certain weight when in...
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Chloe Cho
Feb 7, 20213 min read
Body Positivity: Is It Really Positive?
By: Chloe Cho, Contributing Writer *The following article portrays an opinion of the author and does not always reflect the values of...
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Carolyn Mish
Feb 7, 20213 min read
Caffeine: Why Society Depends on Coffee
By: Carolyn Mish, Contributing Writer A hot cup of coffee is exactly what some people reach for to escape groggy mornings: in fact, 62%...
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Elias Azizi
Feb 7, 20213 min read
Be You, Be True
By: Elias Azizi, Contributing Writer Since the beginning of time, people have always looked up to others like celebrities, politicians,...
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Carolyn Mish
Jan 26, 20213 min read
New Year, New Goals
By: Carolyn Mish, Contributing Writer With every new year, people around the world resolve and set new goals. The intent of self...
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Carolyn Mish
Jan 26, 20213 min read
The Mind on Music: Neuroscience and Art
By: Carolyn Mish, Contributing Writer Listening to music is a relaxing activity that everyone can participate in. From epic classical...
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Mint Suetrong
Dec 28, 20204 min read
7-Day Fitness Challenge, Baby (solves all your problems)
By: Mint Suetrong, Contributing Writer If you understood that reference, I love you. In the spirit of the holiday season, I have brought...
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Elias Azizi
Dec 22, 20203 min read
Winter Break 101
By: Elias Azizi, Contributing Writer At school, apart from summer break, winter break is the longest break students get. Typically,...
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Carolyn Mish
Dec 17, 20203 min read
Growth Mindset: The Link Between Plants and Mental Health
By: Carolyn Mish, Contributing Writer Throughout history, nature has inspired and enthralled the masses, though experiencing nature and...
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Fauzia Haque
Dec 5, 20204 min read
The Worries of Wintertime Workouts
By: Fauzia Haque, Contributing Writer With the cold arriving fast and already hitting much of the Northern Hemisphere with lower...
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Elias Azizi
Dec 5, 20203 min read
Easy exercises to do during the winter
By : Elias Azizi, Contributing Writer Out of all the seasons during the year, one can easily agree that summer is the best for physical...
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Sia Minhas
Dec 5, 20202 min read
Life on Pause
By: Sia Minhas, Contributing Writer I remember sitting in my eighth grade Living Environment class. It was 2019, and we were assigned to...
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Eve Nevelos
Dec 2, 20202 min read
Underage Drinking: The Real Effects
By: Marisa, Contributing Writer Teens are going to several parties where alcohol is being brought. Teens may be pressured to drink, or...
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Silvia DiPaola
Dec 2, 20203 min read
Trans, Unsaturated, and Saturated Fats - What do they mean?
By: Silvia DiPaola, Contributing Writer On any common food label, you may see the words “no trans fat,” “high in unsaturated fats” and...
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Mint Suetrong
Nov 21, 20203 min read
BASKETBALL: Overcoming COVID-19 Lockdown Restrictions
By: Mint Suetrong, Contributing Writer There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the world in more ways than one. Whether...
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Mint Suetrong
Nov 21, 20202 min read
Self Love is the Best Love
By: Mint Suetrong, Contributing Writer Growing up is difficult. Everything changes (although some are more noticeable than others): you...
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Mint Suetrong
Nov 21, 20204 min read
Good Days start with Good Mornings
By: Mint Suetrong, Contributing Writer You have good days, and you have bad days, but that should not stop you from having a good...
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Fauzia Haque
Nov 16, 20203 min read
The Same Old Cycle: Period Poverty
By: Fauzia Haque, Contributing Writer Period poverty is defined as the insufficient supply of menstrual hygienic products and education....
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Silvia DiPaola
Oct 4, 20204 min read
The Real Truth behind Obtaining “Abs”
By: Silvia DiPaola, Contributing Writer Many people desire to have “abs” at some point in their life, but how does one truly obtain them?...
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Fauzia Haque
Oct 3, 20204 min read
Substance Abuse in Teens
By: Fauzia Haque, Contributing Writer It is advised that readers proceed with caution as a trigger warning is placed for those who may be...
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Jessica Wu
Sep 23, 20202 min read
Suicide Prevention Month
By Jessica Wu, Contributing Writer Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone, regardless of their gender, age, or ethnicity. Unfortunately,...
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Eve Nevelos
Sep 18, 20202 min read
Exercise: The impact on our mental health and cognitive function
By: Marisa, Contributing Writer Mental Health illnesses affect 1 in 5 teens from the ages of 12-18. This article focuses on how exercise...
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Fauzia Haque
Aug 22, 20205 min read
Binging on Skincare
By: Fauzia Haque, Contributing Writer Nearly everyone, teenagers and adults alike, has suffered from acne at one point in their lives or...
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Jessica Wu
Aug 22, 20203 min read
How does social media affect mental health?
By Jessica Wu; Contributing Writer Social media is widely used around the world. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more have rapidly...
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