By Sein Lee, 10th grade In many parts of the world, no party is complete without a drink. For some, a glass of wine is a great way to start a conversation with strangers. Alcohol acts as a social lubricant. People drink for many different reasons: to celebrate, to socialize, to relieve stress, etc. In the past, studies have shown that moderate amounts of alcohol, … Continue reading How dangerous is drinking alcohol?

By Anamarí Davilla Today, the use of drugs has been normalized in society and this is concerning. But most people are not informed about the potential effects and consequences of getting involved in drugs. In 2022, there was an estimate of 284 million individuals from ages between 15 and 64 that have been reported for the use of drugs. This number is extremely high considering … Continue reading Deciphering Drugs: Effects and Prevention

As most know, water makes up more than 60% of our bodies and is crucial in the majority of our body’s functions. It makes up almost 70% of our brain and heart, 83% of our lungs, 64% of our skin, and 31% of our bones. Water helps keep your temperature regulated, remove nutrients, help your joints move properly, transport nutrients, etc… But at the same … Continue reading Hydration: The Key To Health

By Ricardo He, 12th Grade Organic foods have been increasing in demand as people seek healthier and more environmentally friendly options; even though they are more costly, people believe the nutrients gained from them offset the price difference between organic and non-organic foods. What are organic foods? Organic foods are foods that are produced using methods that do not involve any synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or … Continue reading Are Organic Foods Worth It?

By Sofia Rojas, 10th Grade Religious OCD is a type of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder that causes a person to obsess over spiritual segments. Normally, this disorder involves episodes comprising excessive prayer and the abnormal fear of sin.  Religious Scrupulosity or Religious OCD was first analyzed in the 15th century. However, the intrusive thoughts discovered were supposed to be a spiritual issue rather than a psychiatric … Continue reading Religious OCD: The hidden variety of OCD