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Is Tanning Worth It?

Ashley Firestone, Photo/Design Editor June 16, 2026

As the weather is getting warmer, more students are making tanning a daily priority, stalking the UV index to make it a part of their routine. But some might wonder: is the tan worth the risk? While many...

Caution Sign - Pollen Season Ahead.

Allergy season hits hard

Ashley Firestone, Staff Writer June 4, 2026

For many students spring brings more than just warm weather. Seasonal allergies are extremely common and affect more than 24 million people. Allergies don't just cause sneezing and itchy eyes, They can...

Ca7riel & Paco Amaroso concert

The reality of concert etiquette

Cassie Vega, Staff Writer June 2, 2026

As summer approaches, more artists plan to go on tour, and festival lineups are being announced. Concerts are meant to bring people together through music, excitement, and the experience of listening to...

Tips for Healthy Living .

Eating better makes everyone feel better

Rachel Weinberg, Staff Writer April 10, 2026

Eating healthy is one of the best ways to keep the brain and body feeling its best. Whether it’s cutting out unhealthy foods or incorporating food groups that are more nutritious into a diet, there are...

Before and after cooking a sourdough loaf

Sourdough makes a comeback

Natalie Esposito April 10, 2026

It’s Covid-19. Everyone is stuck at home, masks are always on, boredom peaks, people are desperate for an activity. The obvious answer: sourdough.  Sourdough took over the internet during quarantine,...

Table top view of breakfast food displayed on table.

Recipes for people who can’t cook

Ashley Firestone, Staff Writer April 9, 2026

It's very common for anyone to feel starving but not know what to eat or how to make something. Many people have moments like this when they search through the refrigerator with no luck. After looking...

Man unable to sleep.

Sleep deprivation epidemic hits NVD students

Amit Weigel, Features Editor April 7, 2026

When students have to fit in school, homework, sports, a social life, along with extracurriculars into their schedules, sleep can become a little difficult to squeeze in. High school students on average...

     Baseball game at Boulder Stadium.

2026 is the new 2016

Daniella Baker, Staff Writer February 10, 2026

Teenagers on social media are saying how they want to bring back 2016, or how they want 2026 to be the next 2016. The nostalgia teens are currently experiencing leads them to think of the life they would’ve...

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