By the fourth quarter, everything tends to feel heavier. The loud alarms in the morning feel too early, assignments feel more challenging, and motivation is at an all-time low. You feel like you have already made so much progress through the school year which makes it easier to start thinking, “What's the point of this now?” But the last little bit of school matters more than people may think, and even though it might feel like it, staying motivated isn't impossible. One thi

The concert-going experience used to feel like one of those things you could just buy a ticket for whenever you wanted, throw on a nicer outfit, and go with all your friends. It was something that your bank account didn’t shed tears over—but today, things are a 180-degree difference. Not that long ago, seeing your favorite artist live or going to a festival felt like a fun, non-bank-breaking splurge, not a financial decision that now can require sometimes months of saving up

Nicole Vott, a proud member of Coronado High School's class of 2026 has made a great impact on campus. She has done this through leadership service, academics, and athletics throughout her high school career. Nicole has dedicated herself to creating opportunities for others about pursuing her own passion in healthcare and a bunch of Arts. Nicole serves as the re-elected two-year president of future medical professionals/HOSA. HOSA is a student organization that prepares aspir

Good hygiene is one of those topics everyone knows is important, but not everyone is properly educated on how to maintain it. For teenagers who juggle school, activities, relationships, sports, and more, having solid hygiene habits can make all the difference. It truly has the power to affect your confidence and relationships, your health and your comfort. It can even affect how teenagers in specific perform socially and academically. But even though hygiene is such a huge de

Nowadays, caffeine is everywhere you look—180 milligrams in this drink, 250 milligrams in that one. It’s in our coffees, our teas, our sodas, our energy drinks. While a small amount can sharpen attention, growing evidence from pediatricians and medical studies shows that caffeine can harm adolescents’ sleep, mood, heart health, and even behavior. Schools, parents, and students themselves should be more aware of the risks and become more educated on safer limits when it comes