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According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, the best way to manage stress that is associated with the burden of the first semester is taking time to relax, sticking to a sleep routine and getting physical activity.

How you can survive the rest of first semester, too

Ella Harrington ’25, Web News Editor December 6, 2024

Second quarter is upon us and both my teachers and parents have diagnosed me with a serious case of senioritis.  The first semester of any school year is a particularly brutal stretch. For juniors,...

The long awaited senior year is not living up to the expectations I have held onto for the past three years. With school work, college applications and essays, it is hard to find a minute of true peace to enjoy myself. Missing out on certain cliche experiences all because of the enormous workload we are given.

Senior year is not living up to the hype

Ava Coyle '25, Executive TV Producer October 22, 2024

Senior year is the most anticipated year of high school. You are the oldest students on campus, almost an adult, almost done with high school and about to enter the next chapter of your life. However,...

Seniors impart last goodbyes

Talia Moskowitz ’24, Staff Writer May 22, 2024

           

A grueling obstacle looms between seniors and their future beyond Staples High School: first semester of senior year.

Don’t skip the fine print: first semester senior year is a bear

Talia Moskowitz ’24, Web Managing Editor September 22, 2023

The final push of a race can sometimes be the hardest. The finish line is in sight, yet so far away. Also, there are potholes, fire ants and other untamable objects standing in your way. At least, that's...

Seniors reflect on how COVID-19 affected their first semester

Maya Reiner ’21 and Lexie Moskovit ’21 February 11, 2021

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I'm not going to college to find a husband

I’m not going to college to find a husband

Sophie Call, Staff Writer March 29, 2016

All-women’s colleges produce 20 percent of the women in Congress, yet graduates of these colleges only make up roughly 2 percent of female college graduates, according to Forbes. I know I sound like...

Do college commits avoid stress?

Brendan Massoud, Sports Editor October 2, 2014

Senior year is a stressful time; there is no denying that. With college admissions at the forefront of virtually everyone’s mind, along with regular school work and whatever fall activity one has...

The countdown to senior year

The countdown to senior year

Rachel Treisman and Daniela Karpenos June 11, 2014

Rachel Treisman, Web Features Editor The countdown has officially started. In a few days, it’ll be time to prepare for final exams. In a few weeks, the final bell will ring and summer will start....

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