At this point in the year, most students would probably describe themselves as “sick of school.” But it’s also increasingly likely for students to be sick, period. Whether it be an alarmingly high rate of STDs, mental illness, or drug abuse, today’s teenagers risk relinquishing what are supposed to be the best years of their lives as they face an ever-growing list of preventable health problems....

Despite the fact that Feb. 14th is Valentine’s Day, class goes on as normal, and it seems like just another day. Then, through the door, students dressed as Cupids skip through the classroom singing songs of love and cheer, giving candy to the recipients, and serenading the students and teachers.   “[The singing telegrams] were a mixture of being very excited and flustered,” communications...

Over 62,000 LEDs light up the brilliant mind of Christopher Boone as he investigates the murder of his neighbor’s dead dog as well as the mysteries within his own family. “The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Nighttime” opened Feb. 22 in Meyer Hall and continues through March 2. The plot twist-driven story began production in early December and offers a distinct perspective into the mind...

Social studies teachers Jeffrey Stohr and Ross Vening How long have you known each other? Mr. Stohr: 4 years. How did you guys meet? Mr. Vening: Well, when I came here, I was athletic. They made me the athletic director. He was coaching basketball, and we are in the same academic department. So actually, he was the first person who I talked to here at Dreyfoos. What’s your favorite...

With February being the month of movie dates and gushy rom-coms, it’s nice to stray away from the norm by watching something a little more realistic, which is exactly what the new film, “Isn’t It Romantic,” offers. Director Todd Strauss-Schulson mocks mainstream romance, capitalizing on the very aspects that make rom-coms so cliché. Australian comedian Rebel Wilson plays an under-appreciated...

As many Americans set up their Christmas trees and wait for Santa Claus to come down the chimney, people from around the world celebrate their own traditions. From South America to Australia, below is a list including 10 of the most diverse holiday traditions from around the world.   LATIN AMERICA Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons AÑO VIEJO: Lighting fireworks on New Year’s Eve is a...

Over the past few weeks, the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams have been participating in various practices and games to wrap up their seasons. While the boys were unable to advance after not placing in districts, the girls qualified for last week’s district rounds and worked hard to place. The boys finished their season with a record of 2-8-1 and the girls finished 7-3-2. On Thursday, Jan. 17,...