Health Section
Passionate about the physical and mental health of the school community? So are our student writers.
School Lunches: Are They As Bad As We Think?
It’s no secret that a lot of people don’t like school lunches. But are they as bad as they seem?
What’s Trending: Fitness Trends!
Check out some recent fitness trends!
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Why do People get Allergies?
Every year around March, and year-round for some people, allergy season comes around. It brings runny noses, coughs, sneezes, and an increase in demand for Benadryl. Allergies are varied and wide and many people are affected by them at different levels and times of the year and in their life, but what actually causes allergies. What stimuli and functions in our bodies trigger these headache-inducing responses? Buckle up, this is going to get a little technical.
A New Take on Suicide Prevention
As a 17-year-old high school junior who has arguably been through more than a normal girl my age should go through, I feel that with the power I hold being a part of the school newspaper it is important that I use this platform to not only help others but bring awareness to real problems that high school students experience in their day to day life. With that being said, would like to take this opportunity to speak about suicide prevention…
Are masks important?
On November 17th, 2019 a virus was discovered in China that would change the world as we know it. The virus, dubbed “COVID-19” was spreading slowly at first. However, at the beginning of 2020, COVID-19 skyrocketed globally. The spread of COVID-19 would lead us to a lockdown and the new requirement of wearing masks when we absolutely needed to venture out of our homes.
The Cornerstone of Mental Health
People struggle with mental health each and every day but it’s not talked about enough. High school students are partial and subjected to more mental health problems. Students struggle from overwhelming amounts of work and the stress of everyday life.
The Inefficiency of Plastic Water Bottles
Help Riley HS do our part to fight against the use of plastic water bottles.