College admissions offices across the country thrive on standardized test scores to decide who gets admitted into their school. The College Board and colleges have been working together for years but this year things look a little different. Without most schools requiring standardized test scores, was it easier to get into college this year? One question still remains; how is the college application...

As the COVID-19 numbers surge day after day, it continues to take a toll on the essential workers working for hospitals and urgent care. During the worst times of this pandemic, nurses have had to work day in and day out, shining a light on the troubles that nurses go through. Nurse fatigue is “A subjective feeling of tiredness that is physically and mentally penetrative. It ranges from tiredness...

Aquarius: “Fight song” by Rachel Platten. Playing this song will give you a strong sense of motivation and a willingness to fight through the many challenges we currently face. Although the world may be unfair at times, there are warmer and sunnier times ahead. Lucky color shoes: yellow Pisces: “Beautiful Day” by U2., take a look and see how wonderful the world can be by listening...

With February being Black History Month, educating yourself and honoring Black creators through the books you read is a priority. Having diversity in the books we read is one of the first steps to being more aware of our thoughts and becoming more inclusive. Even if you think that you are already inclusive, it doesn’t hurt to read more and learn more. In this list, there is a book for everyone...

In wake of the events of Jan. 22 involving ex-Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Chad Wheeler, I think it's important to realize that abuse in football happens far too often. Sure there is all the head trauma, but why does it happen so often? Wheeler was a 2017 draft selection out of the University of Southern California, being an all-PAC-12 first team member in his final season at USC. He was selected...