‘Lifestyle’ Archives
Benefits of water intake
BY MUPRHY GARCIA, Editor Although the importance of the intake of water is reminded repeatedly, the real reason why may never be mentioned. Drinking water is an essential part of everyone’s day. For those who participate in sports, water intake is very crucial. Those side [Read More]
Exercising the brain can improve one’s life
BY CLAUDIA TOVAR, Editor The human brain is the largest and most important organ in the whole entire body structure. People use their brain for everything. For example, it is for understanding the life that surrounds them or to learn school subjects or work for a specific [Read More]
Summer camps that matter for students
By Amy Croft, Reporter When teens think of summer camps, they usually think little kids camp, but that’s not the case. There are so many camps around Illinois that are for teenagers in high school. Some Kaneland students go to camps that have to do with what sport they [Read More]
How to repurpose old jeans
By Anna Senese and Taylor Vranicar, Reporters Lay out jeans on a smooth surface and lightly draw a line on each pant leg at your desired length for shorts Begin cutting a straight line across on both pant legs with a pair of sharp fabric scissors for best results Clean up [Read More]
How to make delicious smoothies for summer
By Paige Wagner, Reporter Cinnapear Smoothie For a calming and fresh tasting smoothie with amazing ingredient combinations, try the Cinnapear smoothie. Ingredients: 2 pears, cored and cut in chunks 1 banana 1 cup milk 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 [Read More]
Food Addiction
By: Casey Jacobson, Executive Editor Some people find themselves irresistibly drawn to that lavishing scent of freshly baked cinnamon pretzels as they stroll around in the mall, an aroma that can be almost too inviting. Scientists have now investigated the reasoning behind [Read More]
Spring Fashion: Mens Edition
By: Nina Burns Relaxed look: Wearing a v-neck and chalky-colored jeans, James Tockstein is ready for spring. “If I had to describe my fashion, I’d say it is European with a hint of hipster.” Tockstein said. With no strict guidelines, the laid back look takes little [Read More]
Settling the empath confusion
BY SARAH DRATNOL, Editor There are many people who don’t know what an empath is or what being born as an empath entitles. Along with the fact that to the scientific world, empaths are an alternative medicine do to the circumstance that being an empath isn’t something [Read More]
Dissecting a healthy mouth
BY: MURPHY GARCIA, Editor One of the most important parts to the body is the mouth. Because it is the food and oxygen transportation for the body, it needs to stay healthy. Flossing is one of the best thing one can do to clean teeth. Brushing will keep the top surface of [Read More]
Spring Cleaning Made Easy
Spring cleaning made easy By Matt Wahlgren, Executive Editor Removing Clutter The first thing necessary for a good clean is getting rid of the things you don’t need or want anymore. If it’s too nice to throw away, you can always sell it online, at a garage sale, [Read More]
How-to make Pineapple cake with coconut cream cheese frosting
Pineapple cake with coconut cream cheese frosting By Hannah Wallace, Editor Ingredients: 2 cups of flour 2 cups of sugar 2 tsp. of baking soda 1/4 tsp. of salt 2 eggs 20 ounce can (about 2 cups) crushed pineapple, in juice, don’t drain 1 tsp. of vanilla 1/2 cup [Read More]
Drinks drowning in calories
BY KRISTIN STAUB, Editor Burgers, fries and candy bars are all infamous for their gut-wrenching calorie counts, but what about the drinks that are so carelessly slurped along with them? Liquid calories and hidden sugars may seem harmless, but may have just as much potential [Read More]
