To retain qualtity, lunch prices rise When students returned from Christmas break, Taher Inc., the food service provider at Minnehaha, announced a 20 cent price rise on entrees from $3.75 to $3.95....
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Screens vs. sleep: a bedtime battle
Are electronics the new monster under the bed? Why do they keep you from falling asleep? Brush teeth, climb into bed, turn off the lights...turn on the phone. Sound familiar? How about feeling tired...
Society’s ignorance of others’ problems
Eating disorders are a silent problem in athletics Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated...
Banning tanning
New bill aims to ban tanning for minors in Minnesota It may seem attractive to some at first, but a month-long 'base tan' is not worth your life. The use of tanning salons has increased in the past...
Stigmas, silence hinder healing
No more silence, no more stigmas: it's time to talk about mental illness A man with cancer, bald and pale from exhaustive chemotherapy treatments, walks down the street, shivering in the brisk wind....
Day 160 CPR
CPR is performed on dummies as a part of first aid training in health class. Photo by Maddie Binning.
Fact Check: Does the flu shot actually work?
Can you really trust your health to a vaccination? The question: Is the flu vaccine really effective at preventing...
Dangers of energy drinks
Deaths may be linked to energy drinks In a report recently released by the Food and Drug Administration it was...
Athletic department welcomes new trainer
Tria therapist Abadeer to take place of VanderWerf New trainer Sonya Abadeer has come to fill the void left by Rebecca...
“I’d rather have my brain”
Concussions draw increasing attention in youth sports; girls may face higher risks
Facebook psychology
How using social media affects your thinking Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg began selling the long-awaited Facebook...
Too much sun?
With new federal guidelines out this summer, it's important for you to increase your sunscreen IQ Doctors note the...
Got the coffee itch?
Coffee consumption is common among high-school students; caffeine-addiction often results Did you know that coffee was...
TV cuts lifespan
TV decreases life expectancy, study shows A study from the University of Queensland in Australia suggests that each...
Fact Check: Coffee and short stature
Can coffee really stunt your growth? The Accusation: Coffee will stunt your growth The Case: I bet you've heard...