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 […]
How often do students think about how others perceive them compared to just learning? Students often spend their attention on how they are perceived by others at school, rather than just learning. They worry about their appearance, popularity, feeling judged about what they say or do, and are just constantly aware of what they look […]