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Teens show stress levels that rival those of adults. Teens’ stress levels have been found to increase during the school year, reaching average stress levels of 5.8 compared to 5.1 for adults. Additionally, more than 30% feel depressed, sad, and/or overwhelmed due to stress. (Photo Courtesy of American Psychological Association (APA))

Our future is haunting our present

Sneha Parthasarathy May 20, 2018

Ever since I was five years old, family, friends, and strangers have asked me what I want to be when I grow up. First, I would have answered “an astronaut.” Over time, my answer changed to a teacher,...

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“Where we dropping boys?”

Jay Nesson, Staff Reporter April 13, 2018

Why teenagers are so hooked on Fortnite, the newest video game craze. It’s 11:00 p.m. on a Thursday night and I’m playing Fortnite with the boys. I hear one of my friend’s mothers yell...

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