stress – The Chant

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Students spend the last days before finals studying for their upcoming tests. For those that struggled in their classes this semester, finals provide a final opportunity to boost their grade, so they hope to perform well. Failing or not, each student, remains anxious for finals to pass so they can enjoy the holiday break.

Finals approaching

December 18, 2019

For some NC students, minimal changes could enlarge their life. Taking on even the smallest form of minimalism encourages thoughtful consumption and a fruitful life surrounded by things that “spark joy.

The bare minimum: Living intentionally

April 23, 2019

Outside of Magnet coordinator and Assistant Principal David Stephenson’s office, inspirational quotes from influential figures sit in the front of the school. The quotes, written by office mentors, leave daily encouragements for students who struggle with hardships in life or just need a little bit of motivation.

A quote a day keeps the stress away

March 14, 2019

Stress relief, while seemingly a new development in the field of mental self-help, actually originates around the time of the conceptualization with the fight or flight mechanic. Developed by American psychologist Walter Brandon Cannon, stress initially encompasses external factors like temperature and surgical activity from the perspective of animals, Cannon extrapolated his findings into human terms from physical to internal stress, in his book 1932 book The Wisdom of the Human Body.

Squish your stress away

November 7, 2018

College commonly stresses students out, but they can avoid overwhelming themselves by keeping up with important dates and college information in a calendar or notebook. Students should note which colleges they plan on applying to, as well as events such as counselor meetings and college visits in their planner.

Stressed about college? Read this!

September 14, 2018

Too stressed for success

Too stressed for success

May 21, 2018

Don't do your homework

Don’t do your homework

April 26, 2018

Thoughts constantly fly around our head, aimlessly looking for a place to stay. Keeping a journal provides a safe, private, and expressive outlet for these thoughts to live. “In a journal, I can literally do whatever I want. I can scratch stuff out or rip the pages. I’m free to completely express myself, my emotions, and my art. I love it so much,” Kim Hoffman said.

Jot Daily: The power of alleviating anxiety through journaling

December 19, 2017

Millions of people suffer from the pain related to headaches and migraines everyday. “It [my headaches] feels very tight all around my skull, like someone is just grabbing my head and squeezing it. Sometimes my head feels really hot around my temples and the back of my neck where the spine and head connect. At its worst, my temples have a really sharp pain, like someone is poking them with hot knives,” sophomore Tali Porter said.

Headaches and migraines decoded

October 23, 2017

Why students need longer lunches

Why students need longer lunches

September 22, 2017

Katie Yang serves every customer with a smile even though she has a million things on her mind. This makes simple tasks such as plating a plate very difficult. However, Yang composes herself and continues to focus all her attention on the demands of her customers.”The customer always comes first at Panda,” Current Panda Express Employee Katie Yang said

Balancing school and work: Not an easy job

December 14, 2016

Students share stress relief techniques

Stress causes serious problems to both physical and mental health.

Gabby Weaver, Reporter

March 2, 2016

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