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The later start time is a necessity for the majority of students to obtain enough sleep to focus and participate in school. (Graphic by Tessa Kassoff)

Are 25 extra minutes of sleep really going to impact high schoolers?

Vedika Thapliya, Staff Writer April 14, 2023

At the beginning of February, a proposal shared with the Falls Church School Board suggested that school for students at both Meridian and Mary Ellen Henderson should start at a later time. If approved,...

The later start time is a necessity for the majority of students to obtain enough sleep to focus and participate in school. (Graphic by Tessa Kassoff)

Extending sleep times at Meridian is a good idea

Sasha Kasher and Preston Lieu April 14, 2023

On December 6, I wrote an article explaining the fact that students at Meridian do not receive enough sleep and that the administration should strongly consider starting school at a later date. I sent...

Learning to manage sleep is an important skill that all high schoolers need to be able to practice. (Graphic by Sasha Kasher)

More sleep for students: A dream or reality?

Sasha Kasher, Staff Writer December 6, 2022

Many Meridian students recently responded to a form to share their sleeping habits. The results revealed a shocking widespread lack of sleep and its problematic effects on students' lives.  78.3%....

 Hannah Vanderkooy trying out the nap pod used in  Las Cruces High School in Las Cruces, New Mexico.  Las Cruces High School is one of four schools in the state that have adopted nap pods. (Photo Courtesy of Joe Suarez via National Public Radio)

Why there should be nap time in High School

Fernanda Molina, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2018

I have seen many of my classmates fall asleep during a lecture in class. I’m sure you have too. It might have even been me, at some point. According to a recent study, only 15% of teenagers get 8...

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