Loss of Sleep: How Bad Is It?
Marcos Resendiz, Reporter
September 27, 2017
Filed under Focus
Sleep deprivation has been a problem for many students and many of them don’t know the impact it can have towards a lot of people. In the long term sleeping is an important part of life and lacking sleep can bring death closer to you than ever. Lack of sleep can cause oneself to not be as alert; even...
Your phone affects how well you sleep
September 27, 2017
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Sleep. It is one of the most important things in order for our bodies to grow, regain energy, and function, along with breakfast being the most important meal of the day. But with today's day and age of advancements with technology, not many people seem to be worried that screens are affecting their bod...
Sleepless in September
Keegan Oldham, Co-editor
September 27, 2017
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Nathan Mack (11) at Skyline High School struggles daily with insomnia. “I just go through life constantly tired... (Without insomnia) I am sure that I would be a lot happier in life.” The seriousness of insomnia causes many problems for Nathan. His grades, relationships, and health are all affected. With s...
Safety Tips for drivers
May 25, 2017
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Summer is just around the corner, and road trips may be in your future. With road trips come risks, so make sure you don’t become a statistic. Follow these safety tips when driving. Don’t Be an Aggressive Driver 1.Aggressive drivers are people who drive too fast, fail to yield right of way. 2.Follow oth...
Pump heels, overalls, berry lips and chokers
Alejandra Salinas, Editor in Chief
March 28, 2017
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The only item that has been kissed goodbye without a doubt are chunky platform heels. The ‘90s was a decade full of new trends to try out. More skin was shown. Strapped dresses/shirts and short skirts with stockings were worn to show off shoulders and legs. Nothing screams ‘90s more than plaid and...
Five Skyline students tell their story about life in foster care
Meghan Leach, Business Manager
March 1, 2017
Teenagers face many struggles every day, whether it’s school, work, friends, or at home. People are closed minded naturally and can never know what the person sitting next to them has gone through. A huge struggle children face in society today is being placed into foster care. Foster care is a system i...
Home remedies for colds
Alejandra Salinas, Editor in Chief
January 31, 2017
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It’s the time of year where colds are the most common due to the weather. Having to get up while feeling weak and dead is one of the worst feelings to experience. Luckily, here are a few home remedies to help get rid of a cold. Chicken soup- Although soup is not a medicine, it doesn’t fail i...
Safe driving tips for winter roads
Madison Aeschbacher, Staff
January 31, 2017
Filed under Focus, Uncategorized
1. Expand your “look ahead” capacity Look farther ahead of your car than you normally would 2. Size up the whole scene Look for any obstacles, arising traffic, erratic drivers, pedestrians, and road conditions 3. Signal your intentions early Be visible withy our lights on when necessary, always...
Winter roads challenge drivers
Madison Aeschbacher, Staff
January 31, 2017
Filed under Focus
Driving in Idaho can be interesting. The weather is dreary, and before people know it, two feet of snow heaps onto the streets in what seems like a matter of minutes. Keeping the roads clean has been a mighty challenge this winter, and driving on them has been just as much of a struggle. The ruts in...
Struggles Behind the Scenes
Leorah Smith, Reporter
December 15, 2016
Filed under Focus
Whether or not it’s realized, individuals all around are fighting to put smiles on their faces. Even if a mental illness isn’t present in their lives, there are many trying their hardest to live happily. But how does the trying even begin? What situates people in a rut deep enough to have to work...
Skyline Students Deal With Anxiety
Karissa Wedman, Reporter
December 15, 2016
Filed under Focus
Dealing with anxiety By Karissa Wedman Anxiety is defined as a nervous disorder characterized by a state of excessive uneasiness and apprehension, but for many people it goes much deeper than what the definition implies. For people without this condition, it is difficult to unde...
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