‘Lifestyle’ Archives
Gearing up for summer
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Study drugs popping up at schools
Students at Kaneland are popping prescription “study drugs” like Adderall and Ritalin to increase their focus just before a test—but the real problem is they don’t have a prescription. [Read More]
Study drugs popping up at schools
By Samantha Payton and Hannah Wallace, Reporters Students at Kaneland are popping prescription “study drugs” like Adderall and Ritalin to increase their focus just before a test—but the real problem is they don’t have a prescription. “Kids use it to get better [Read More]
Spring fashion blooms
By Lexi Roach and Delaney Stryczek, Editors An army green dress paired with an adorable jean jacket from Old Navy is perfect for a dress up day. Senior Sam Williams said that she loves to wear jean jackets along with cute dresses. Adorable Greek sandals from DSW pair well [Read More]
With ‘junk’ in reach, few teens make healthy choices
By Kelsey Goodwin, Reporter Junk food—the temptation is everywhere. At home, commercials appeal to children and teens. At school, though there are many healthy choices, the unhealthy may overpower them. At restaurants, high calorie counts and fat-laden entrees are the [Read More]
Make aracini, a delicious Italian treat, at home
Tasty, succulent and full of steaming white rice, aracini is an Italian spin on a rice ball. Try making these breadcrumb-coated morsels at home for a delicious Italian treat that's hard to find in restaurants. [Read More]
Flirty, flirty texts
You have 160 characters to say anything you want--the future of your relationship is literally in the palm of your hands. [Read More]
Selecting the best chocolate
Trying to cure your chocolate cravings? Take the healthier choice and choose dark chocolate, which offers more health benefits than milk or white chocolates. [Read More]
New vitamin study suggests some can harm more than help
Vitamins and supplements some can harm more than help--that's the surprising finding of new scientific studies. [Read More]
Choosing a brand new smart phone
Looking for a new smart phone? Try one of these three newly released phones. [Read More]
To game or not to game
The image of video gamers as young boys with few social skills is a stereotype of popular culture. Yet for those on the far end of the gaming spectrum—the video game addicts—it might not be that far from the truth, new research suggests. [Read More]
Red velvet cookies with peppermint cream cheese frosting
Creamy and sweet peppermint frosting compliments chewy red cookies in these Christmas favorites. [Read More]
iPhone 4S is sure to impress users
By Evan Ortiz, Reporter Apple, the popular music and cell phone company, lost the man behind it all recently. However, the death of Steve Jobs has not slowed down this technological giant, as Apple recently released the new iPhone 4S. On the outside, the phone seems the [Read More]
Be more flexible
Sore after a tough practice and not sure how to relieve the stiffness? Why not try yoga? [Read More]
The new Facebook timeline controversy
Facebook: a place to chat with your friends, post pictures, update statuses--and now show every detail of your life through the new timeline feature. [Read More]
Rake up fall fashion
With fall upon us, fashions are changing once again. This season, it’s all about flared jeans, stylish boots, textured knits and bold prints and accessories. [Read More]
Google+ vs Facebook
Google+ is the latest in a series of social networking sites that seeks to dethrone Facebook’s dominance. Other attempts from MySpace to Twitter have been unsuccessful. [Read More]
The best Android apps for school
"Angry Birds," the popular game where round birds batter and destroy the pigs who ate their eggs, is now being used to teach Newton's laws of motion in sixth-grade science teacher Kevin Boltz's science class. [Read More]
Hidden calories & unwanted fat
Senior Sarah Edwards is not fooled by the seemingly “healthy” choices on menus. If she counts calories, she is sure to choose a dish or entrée that isn’t loaded with hidden calories. Surprising numbers of calories are hidden in dishes ranging from homemade [Read More]
StumbleUpon new sites, interests online
What about those afternoons where there is nothing interesting on the Facebook or YouTube? Websites like StumbleUpon and Digg are made for these days. [Read More]