When I receive guidance from elders, it is usually wise and insightful. Imagine my surprise when my family friend, a Vietnam War veteran, said to me, “If you see a North Vietnamese man with his eye poked out, do me a favor and slit his throat.” These words stayed with me as I...
Senior year is both the most highly anticipated year, and the most dreaded one. Along with the infamous college application process comes the prospect of leaving home and saying goodbye to family and lifelong friends. However, through a variety of long-standing traditions, Blind Brook...
With the first day of high school always comes excitement. Every student has a fresh start, regardless of their performance in middle school. Though most students have been with their classmates since elementary school, high school is full of new opportunities both socially and...
Before I begin, I’d like to state that I’m not a big reader, even though I used to be. A few years ago, I read a book every week, but now it’s a huge accomplishment if I read a mere 5 books per year. With that in mind, when I do read on rare occasions, I try to read only the best, most...
Within the past decade, physical activity trackers have become extremely popular among all ages and across the U.S. There has never been a better selection of them, as physical activity trackers have recently become available in different shapes, colors, sizes, and technologically...
