Writer believes that teens always need their parents
Leah Polakoff, Reporter
June 3, 2011
A mother is someone who takes your temperature when your throat hurts and makes your lunch every day before school. But for me, my mother is so much more than that. We finish each other’s sentences and give the old saying “shop ‘til you drop” a whole new meaning. So many teenagers are... Read More
Home cooking finds healthier substitutes
Leah Polakoff, Reporter
April 12, 2011
“Fresh Irresistible Tasty Nutritional Food” is the motto that Catherine Brown, Certified Personal Fitness Chef, follows in her everyday routine. She transforms lifestyles through her F.I.T. Nutrition program located in Windsor Mill, Maryland and coaches individuals to improve their overall... Read More
Health Alert: Organic foods prove beneficial
Leah Polakoff, Reporter
March 25, 2011
Two Red Delicious apples sit beside each other at the market. Both are shiny, firm, and mouthwatering. There’s only one difference: one is labeled USDA Organic and the other is not. This tiny sticker that sits atop the organic apple can make a world of difference. The apple is one of the... Read More
High school sports put pressure on players
Leah Polakoff, In-Depth Editor
March 23, 2011
I remember breaking out in hives and wiping the sweat from my brow as I nervously awaited my chance to walk into the brown room and hear if I made the varsity softball team. Some of the girls before me sulked and walked away with defeated stares, leaving me in a panic. This year girls don’t... Read More
Proper nutrition can improve exam grades
Leah Polakoff, In-Depth Editor
January 18, 2011
It seems that a student can study for hours on end, write out countless flash cards, and re-read the same notes a thousand times, but nothing will help bring those exams grades up. So, what’s the magic solution? It’s simple. Eat the right foods. Consuming a healthy breakfast provides more... Read More
Changing up workouts resolves gym bloopers
Leah Polakoff, In-Depth Editor
January 4, 2011
As I sprinted down the hill, I only heard “Run faster!” and “I’m about to trample you.” The sprint down Jacob’s Well ended with a plank position and a kick in the stomach. Remind me why I’m paying for this? Like most daily gym-goers, I was getting bored with my elliptical and... Read More
Energy drinks boost more than energy
Leah Polakoff, In-Depth Editor
December 8, 2010
Red Bull doesn’t just give you wings. It gives you up to triple the amount of sugar that is recommended in one day in addition to a caffeine rush so intense that it elevates your heart rate to a point that could prove to be fatal. Twenty-one-year-old England native Chloe Leach died in 2009... Read More
Tricks to stay smart while treating
Leah Polakoff, In-Depth Editor
October 28, 2010
Ghosts, goblins, and ghouls, oh my! With that first chill of autumn air, candy and costumes take over the streets, and Halloween is here once again. But if you’re not one to gorge yourself with sugary Halloween treats crammed with fat, there are many ways to maintain a healthy diet during... Read More
The JC memory that lasts a lifetime
Leah Polakoff
June 4, 2010
As I sat there in the front row with hundreds of people before me, I heard the speaker tell my class the ring we were about to receive was something that would be recognized all over the world. Feeling my eyes roll backwards, I let out a huge sigh. Yet another teacher who was attempting... Read More
The JC memory that lasts a lifetime
Leah Polakoff
June 4, 2010
As I sat there in the front row with hundreds of people before me, I heard the speaker tell my class the ring we were about to receive was something that would be recognized all over the world. Feeling my eyes roll backwards, I let out a huge sigh. Yet another teacher who was attempting... Read More