During the school day, students’ attention does not always remain focused on classwork. Based on interviews with three high school students, attention often shifts toward romantic relationships due to emotional stress, physical interaction, and social behaviors such as texting. The degree to which attention is pulled away varies depending on factors including the length of […]
What are people thinking during the last period before lunch? I set out to answer this question with the help of my peers. I wanted to know what specifically students were thinking about when they know that in 90 minutes the class is going to be released for lunch. The reason I did this is […]
At Mendocino High School, students often fill their time seeking dopamine-like pleasure. One common issue that doesn’t get enough attention is the effects social media plays on the fixation teenagers put on their appearance. As a young woman who is also struggling with this issue, I decided to interview multiple high school students to get […]
A small red fish glowing almost neon against the black water of Maui. Thanksgiving already filled me with turkey and mashed potatoes. My friends and I had walked through the dark with our gear clanking against our legs, breathing in the warm, salty air. I had never fished before, but there was something comforting about […]