Freshman Hunter Tims hoists his sousaphone on his shoulders and takes a deep breath, preparing to step off onto the marching field for the first time since his open heart surgery over the summer. “Mixing together marching band and my heart just makes me thankful that I'm here and able to do these things,” Tims said. “I’m just glad that I'm still alive.” Over...
In a survey done by the American Psychological Association, teenagers reported feeling a 5.8 in stress level (according to a 10-point scale). However, the article reported that teenagers believed a 3.9 was considered a healthy stress level. For junior Molly Aldridge, stress controls her mind each day. “I feel gut-wrenchingly stressed each day,” Aldridge said. “I constantly have something to do or worry about, so no day is stress-free. Even on days when I don’t have something to do, I’m still worried because I’m thinking of all the things I should be doing.” According to an article by the U.S. News,...
The term “Sephora Kids” became a popular trend among social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok to describe children and tweens who started using adult makeup and skincare products to keep up with beauty standards created by social media. Studies show 40% of kids ages 8-12 use social media platforms despite app age limits. They post “get ready with me” videos showcasing popular makeup and skincare products made for adults because they see creators and makeup influencers post about them. These products contain ingredients like retinol and harsh exfoliating acids reported by dermatologists to cause damage to young skin like rashes and, in some cases, permanent skin issues. Young kids now use retinol and anti-aging serums aimed for people with ages at least in the double digits. Not only do creators influence young people, they also make videos about them. People report that “Sephora Kids” steal products, destroy testers and act rudely to employees and other shoppers while in the store. Reports of ten-year-olds who take items from people’s hands...
