The truth of what it means to be an adult
Becoming an adult is portrayed as a biological and physical component of advancing through human life. Many developmentalists and psychologists, such as Sigmund Freud and Lawrence Kohlberg, analyzed humans and their behaviors to discover the maturation of beings, and to…
Are cell phones making teens grow horns?
By Tyler Churilla In the modern era, cell phones are borderline essential in certain lines of work. What isn’t essential however, is the amount of time people, specifically teenagers, spend on their mobile devices. Teenagers, on average, spend anywhere…
Life in the 1920’s vs the 2020’s
100 years ago, America was still recovering from the conclusion of World War I, and society was changing dramatically. Telegraphs were popularly used, alcohol was deemed illegal, women officially got the right to vote, flappers were at their peak…
A trip down memory lane
2010: The decade began with the largest oil spill in the nation’s history. The BP oil spill rendered the Gulf of Mexico unrecognizable, and the cascading environmental effects that ensued were unlike any that came before. On a lighter note,…
Superfoods, they are real and they are good!
As the popularity of more thoughtful eating and boosting exercise regiments increases due to the new year, health-hopeful consumers need to be cautious of falling victim to the fad diets that claim to help “lose 20 pounds in just two…
Sharkappellas look to finish on a high note
Ponte Vedra High School offers a large number of clubs and communities to be a part of, among them are The Sharkappellas. This group of students is a competitive acapella group. Senior, Windsyr Maughan, the President of the Sharkappellas,…
Streaming services on the rise
By Tyler Churilla The twenty first century has introduced the age of streaming services, an alternative to the standard cable television production. Over the decade, the use of cable as a way of viewing films and shows has diminished greatly,…
The Year of the Rat
By Tucker Dimberg On Jan. 25, the most important holiday in Chinese culture began. Chinese New Year lasts 15 days and marks the symbolic time to move on. Based on the Chinese Lunar Calendar, the holiday originated as a…
History of how the conflict in the Middle East started
To understand what went down in the Middle East these past months, it helps to first understand how the Middle East became the place it is today. A major side note, however, this article goes over around 3,000 years…
Five delectable Filipino dishes
By Cade Greenwald Foods from the Philippines are among the unhealthiest foods in all of Asia. Due to this, it’s not surprising that there are more than 18 million obese and overweight people in the Philippines. The food is so…