A deeper look into student sleep schedules
“I usually wake up around 10 minutes before class.” That’s junior Dylan Margolis. It’s 8:10 a.m. when he opens his eyes to the sound of his phone playing “By the Seaside.” Rolling out of the lower bunk, Margolis sleepily slips…
Social media — be consistent
Following the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, social media and Big Tech companies responded by limiting accounts on their platforms that they considered dangerous. While this may not initially ring any alarm bells for some, it is…
Tips for getting more sleep
So, how can you ensure you get enough sleep? Good sleep hygiene is key, Dhawan said. Lastly, to avoid stress, it’s recommended to do deep breathing exercises before bed and avoid social media, Dhawan said. Reynolds suggested creating a ritual…
Social Life
Social lives have a large impact on student’s overall well-being, with social media platforms as an integral part of this. According to a 2018 Pew Research study, 72% of teenagers use Instagram, 69% use Snapchat and 51% use Facebook. Widespread…
FRESHMAN FOCUS: Maddie Woo, ’20, enjoys the Associated Student Government at University of San Diego
Maddie Woo, ’20, attends the University of San Diego. She is double majoring in business and computer science. Q: What classes are you taking this semester? A: I’m taking Computer Science 110, which is the first computer science class. I…
Healthcare workers feel hopeful after receiving vaccine
Several Country Day parents in the healthcare field have received some of the more than 2 million vaccine doses that have been administered as of Jan. 26 in California, according to the California Department of Public Health.Although distribution has been…
Mock Trial team contends with Pleasant Grove, Rio Americano in first two matches of county competition
The Mock Trial team faced Pleasant Grove High School and Rio Americano in its first two matches of the county competition, winning the first match but losing the second. After a semester of scrimmages, the Mock Trial team had its…
BTS’s new album “BE” provides comforting songs to help fans cope with the pandemic.
South Korean Group BTS released “BE” an eight-track album on Nov. 20, 2020. It was written for their fandom to comfort them due to the hardships many have faced because of COVID-19, according to the “‘BE’ Global Press Conference” on…
College Board cancels subject tests, optional SAT essay
On Jan. 19 the College Board announced it was scrapping the Scholastic Aptitude Test Subject Tests and the optional essay. The SAT Subject Tests are hour-long, multiple-choice tests scored on a 200 to 800 point scale. The number of questions…
MY ANGLE: Is it worth it to go to the movies?
Movie theaters are something everybody has enjoyed for generations. But with entertainment enterprises like Netflix and Disney+ rising in popularity, movie theaters are becoming less of a necessity. On top of that, COVID-19 has put some theaters out of business….