Category: psychology and health

Local Community, mental health, psychology and health

Don’t Feed into the Frenzy: Peer Pressure is Not Your Friend

by: Winfred Odhiambo Published in conjunction with VoxATL as part of the North Springs/Vox/Sandy Springs Together partnership. “I’m not in this world to live up to your expectations and you’re not in this world to live up to mine.” – Bruce Lee  Thanks, Bruce Lee. It only took me about four years to finally understand what you meant. All my middle school years and freshman year of … Continue reading Don’t Feed into the Frenzy: Peer Pressure is Not Your Friend

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ASEXUAL/ AROMANTIC: BEYOND THE VISIBLE LINE OF LGBTQ IDENTITY

by: Gabi Linehan Published in conjunction with VoxATL as part of the North Springs/Vox/Sandy Springs Together partnership. In this new series I’m producing, I will be writing about the sexualities and genders beyond the terms people know as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer. For this piece, I’ll be explaining the terms Asexual and Aromantic. First off, Asexual and Aromantic are two different things! You … Continue reading ASEXUAL/ AROMANTIC: BEYOND THE VISIBLE LINE OF LGBTQ IDENTITY

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Opinions, psychology and health, Sports

How Mental Health Affects Athletes

by: Nathan Dollinger Published in conjunction with VoxATL as part of the North Springs/Vox/Sandy Springs Together partnership. An athlete’s mental health can really affect their performance, confidence, and self-esteem. As a teen athlete, sometimes it is difficult to balance school, my sports, and other outside distractions. It is hard to balance and focus on everything when us teens have a lot going on outside of … Continue reading How Mental Health Affects Athletes

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Cross Country: Getting into the Right Mindset

by: Zitzi Uvera-Castro Is cross country running us crazy? How much can a sport affect a teens’ mental health? Does the end of the season cause distress or relief? Personally, I found the start of the cross country season to be a little overwhelming, just because it was my first time doing cross country. I was nervous I wouldnt last as much as the other … Continue reading Cross Country: Getting into the Right Mindset

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Teen Brains & Mental Health: Understanding and Respecting a Developing Mind

By: Courtney Suber Published in conjunction with VoxATL as part of the North Springs/Vox/Sandy Springs Together partnership. The age that one is considered an adult is traditionally when they turn 21. When you’re 21 you’re able to gamble, purchase cigarettes, and enter a bar or club. These are all pretty big feats in the eyes of society, but it’s a simple fact that you are … Continue reading Teen Brains & Mental Health: Understanding and Respecting a Developing Mind

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Caffeine: To drink or not to drink?

By: Sarah Meiselman Like so many studetns, I went to the vending machine to get a bottle of Coca-Cola, which got me thinking… Am I creating an unhealthy habit by constantly drinking caffeinated products? The truth is, caffeinated beverages, especially the ones sold in the vending machines with an unreasonable amount of sugar and other added ingredients, are dangerous to drink regularly. Caffeine has its … Continue reading Caffeine: To drink or not to drink?

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psychology and health, Things I Did in Quarantine

On Having Covid-19

by Emily Papleux DISCLOSURE: You can get the Covid-19 virus even you are vaccinated, from what is known as a breakthrough case. If you experience any of the symptoms described below, please go to your nearest doctor and get a test. Results should be received within 24-48 hours. Covid-19, the deadly anomaly of the 21st century has affected the school systems world-wide. Recently, a plethora of public schools have … Continue reading On Having Covid-19

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Reminder from the PBIS Committee: “Let’s be PROS and Mask Up!”

Students: As you come back into the building, it’s important to remember the PROS expectations for success that come with being in the building. Wearing a mask is still district policy. This is a non-negotiable at this point. Students who cannot wear a mask consistently and correctly will be returned to virtual learning. Masks must be worn correctly at all times on the buses, in … Continue reading Reminder from the PBIS Committee: “Let’s be PROS and Mask Up!”

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Shutdown News: NSHS home early for the holidays

The following announcement was sent to North Springs families yesterday afternoon, just prior to the surprise district announcement about early school closures for the county and the plans for the return to school after winter break. While the school building is currently closed, finals will continue online for the remainder of the week, with virtual learning continuing for two weeks after the holiday. The Oracle … Continue reading Shutdown News: NSHS home early for the holidays

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Corona Diaries, Opinions, psychology and health, Remote Learning

North Springs in Quarantine

Opinion by Courney Suber On November 7th, 2020 it was announced that our school, North Springs Charter High School, would be quarantined for two days. The school was placed on ‘Level 2 Protocol’, which called for the school to close once it exceeded three COVID-19 cases. During these two days students and staff were kept at home while the school was deep cleaned. To ensure … Continue reading North Springs in Quarantine

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