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Reflecting on the Pros and Cons of Prom by Christiana Votta

It's that time once a year again where we reflect upon the Junior and Senior prom, the one night of the year where students get to cut loose and look their best. However, is the price and experience of prom really worth it? 

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No Time for Boredom this Holiday Season! By Christiana Votta

It's that time of the year again when everyone is waiting in anticipation for winter break. It's that time when we can momentarily retire our school bags and paperwork to enjoy the holiday season. However, during the break, we all reach a point in time where boredom is our worst enemy—leading us to ponder the question; what to do? To help alleviate this boredom I came up with a list of events or small activities that students can attend with friends and families.

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To study or not to study, that is the question. By Christiana Votta

It is true studying does take time, and you have to be willing to put in the time and effort. However, when you do this, the results can be very rewarding.

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Where Has the Time Gone? By Christiana Votta

Do you ever stop and think, "Where has the time gone?” One minute it's September and the next it's 70 degrees and summer vacation is underway. But why does time seem to flow so fast, especially this year?

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Giving Thanks By Christiana Votta

People don't always fully realize what they have till it's gone. It sounds cliche but it is true. We take for granted what we have, the people around us that we love, and our education.

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Returning to “Normalcy” at CHS By Christiana Votta

It was the start of the year 2020 when the world was first overtaken by Covid. As a culture, we had to learn to adapt to the changes that came with this serious situation. It has now been over 2 ½ years since the start of covid-19, and society is still trying to find that bit of normalcy.

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The Pros and Cons of Being a Social Media Artist By Christiana Votta

Social media is a great way for artists to share their work and grow an online presence. However, it can also leave a negative influence on artists' mental health, such as hurting their self-worth and leading to Imposter Syndrome. But, how can something like social media have such a wide range of positive and negative effects on artists? 

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Valentine’s Day: The Origin of a Special Day By Christiana Votta

Valentine's day is a day that comes around once every year on the fourteenth of February. It's a renowned holiday where couples or friends exchange gifts and cards. For instance, chocolates and flowers are one of the first gifts that come to mind when we think of this holiday. However, what is the legend that surrounds this love-filled day that we celebrate? 

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Achieving New Year’s Resolutions By Christiana Votta

Usually, people make a list of what they want to improve on in the upcoming year, whether it is dieting or reading more books. However, not everyone fulfills the goals they create for themselves. Sometimes the goals we set for ourselves are too difficult or unrealistic to achieve all at once, which leads to not staying true to our goal. So it's very important that when we create a New Year's list, we keep in mind that the goals should be realistic. 

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Finding One’s Artistic Voice By Christiana Votta

The first step to truly finding your "artistic voice" is to create things that make you feel good, and therefore helps bring you personal fulfillment.

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