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The Connection Between Mental Health and Vitamin Zzz

As adolescents, nearly all of us have had late nights. For some, these are pretty rare occurrences, while for others,…

Who’s to Blame for Less Sleep?

You roll over in your bed, and hit the snooze on your alarm. It is the same old routine of…

Social Media: Teachers and Students Weigh In

In recent years, the usage of social media has ballooned, especially among students. This has created the need for schools…

Life Outside the Bubble

“Ooohh have you guys seen this video? It’s hilarious!” “Oh my gosh, did you see Summer’s most recent post? She’s…

Social Media: Your New Teacher?

Research being conducted around the world reveals how detrimental cell phones and social media can be for teenagers. However, there…

The Evolution of Instant Messaging

You peel off the beautiful plastic off of your brand new $1,449.00 iPhone XS Max in an ASMR-inducing hype and…

Finstas: The Real Rinstas

No matter the platform, there always is some form of a duality on social media. YouTube supports everything from TED…

The History of Black History Month

With Black History Month being integrated into Ridgewood’s educational system, we have always been accustomed to celebrating it. However, many…

Black History Month: How We Remember

In 1926, historian Carter G. Woodson announced that the second week of February would be dedicated to learning and reflecting…

The Unsuspecting Puppeteers of Teenage Stress

Stress. It’s something that millions of teenagers face on the daily, whether it be from the demand of academics or…