"I've never really had much of a family," explains senior Nic Coyne.  "My dad moved to South Carolina for work when I was seven.  After that, the only blood-related family I had was my mom, who I took care of...she never really seemed to get on her feet."  Nic and his mom lived in a 2-bedroom apartment, and after his mom's friends lost their home, they took them in. While it was a good thing to...

Kim Chaean, who likes to be called her American name, Chloe, is a foreign exchange student all the way from South Korea. Chloe, a junior, has never been away from home, even for a vacation. This is her first time being away from her family. She didn't think that she would miss her friends, family, and school while being in America, but last year, she went back to South Korea because she was homesick....

There are many types of artists, and anything can be art. Jordan Wolford knows the ups and downs of art and prides himself in being an artist himself. Starting as just classic doodles and sketches, Jordan started art at a young age as a coping mechanism for his dad's deportation back to Mexico. He doodled for the hobby as well as to share with his dad, soon learning that art was what he wanted to...

Q: What is your favorite and least favorite part about being a freshman this year? A: My favorite part about being a freshman is the freedom, and my least favorite part is being a freshman. Q: Who is your favorite teacher? Why? A: Ms. Stedman because she explains things well and makes it fun. Q: What is the biggest life lesson you've learned? A: Life ain't easy. Q: What is your biggest...

If you are looking for anything to do outside of school, you can join our county program for a free education right after school ends. Pima JTED will help you get your license for anything you go to class for. You have many different options from medical, engineering, culinary, firefighter, cosmetology, and many other possible careers. You have to sign up online to be in JTED. After you have applied...

Q: What has been you favorite and least favorite part about being a freshman? A: My favorite part is being able to have older students as "role models." The worst part is the amount of years left in high school. Q: What are your favorite and least favorite classes? Why? A: My favorite class is P.E. because I can stay in shape and not worry about assignments. My least favorite class is English...

People who work out in the morning have a better chance at losing weight. Those who work out on an empty stomach burned up to 20 percent more fat. Researchers also noticed that exercising for 45 minutes in the morning can reduce appetite. Research has shown that people who are involved in physical activity decreases ghrelin, a hormone that causes appetite, while increasing peptide YY, a hormone that...

Christmas of 2016 is the year that I got my first MIDI key board. If you don't know what that is, it's basically a piano that connects to your computer so you can produce music using a software. Think of it like writing an essay and using Microsoft Word. Because I got this keyboard, I was introduced to a music software called Ableton live 9. For more than 2 years now, I have been making music and...

Imagine an artist who only wants to create music in the most pure way possible. No drama, no publicity, just music. Frank Ocean has achieved this after years and years of creating content. Frank got his start by writing songs for other artists such as Bey, Justin Bieber, and John Legend. After meeting with Tyler the Creator, he began collaborating with him - they created Odd Future along with other...

Warning: this article is definitely not for coffee lovers. As colder weather and holiday season approaches, special treats and drinks are being trumpeted and advertised for everyone to see. You have drinks like the classic fall trophy-pumpkin spice, but you also have different types of coffees, cold brews, and "exotic" seasonal drinks. However, tea (we're talking real tea here, not Kermit-the-frog-type-tea)...

From setting up your Christmas tree November 1st to camping outside of stores on Thanksgiving instead of being with your family here are the top eleven things you're doing wrong this holiday season. #11. Giving depressed Santa's money. For some reason the closer we get to the holiday season, the more Santa's outside of stores like Fry's and Walmart get sadder, so I don't think we should be giving...

Wiki How is the best website in the entire world wide web. Plain and simple. The reasons why are plenty, starting with the grand number of articles they actually have rounds up to be a little over a million! There is an article for everything. If you are bored and wanna good laugh, go ahead and click the random button - you are sure to find a hilarious read like: How To Emulate Dean Winchester From...