Courtney Smith is a junior at Johnson. This is her second year writing for MyJagNews, but her first year as Editor in Chief. In her spare time, she enjoys playing guitar, piano, and hiking.
Before I get into why everyone and their mother (literally) should go see Love, Simon in theaters, I would like to start off with a disclaimer for the haters who are worried: no, going to see this movie will not make you- or anyone else- gay. It may, however, make you cry.
With the holidays just around the corner, it can be time consuming and difficult to pick out the perfect gift for your friend or loved one. Luckily, this list has the best gifts for every budget! Keep reading to find the purchase you’ve been dreaming of.
Everyone knows the cliche: boy picks up girl in a limousine and they cruise their way into prom. However, limousines might not be the only things pulling up to prom anymore. A newer, bigger, and louder animal has come onto the scene and it’s rightfully called the party bus.
Prom season has officially arrived. This means epic prom-posals, hustling to make dinner reservations, saving up to buy tickets, and finding the right dress.
Approximately 20% of teens will experience depression before they reach adulthood (ineedalighthouse.org). This may not seem like an alarming number, but depression increases suicide risk by 12 times. Have we missed something as a society to make depression so prevalent, or are we finally learning to talk about the signs?
With over 3,000 students roaming the halls, Johnson is the size of a small town. So, it's easy to see why we develop our own trends and fads. Below is a list of the top 10 trends of 2015 at our school.
As the excitement of the upcoming holidays grows, so does the anxiety that comes with final exams. Exemption forms and study guides have been cluttering backpacks for nearly a month, but there’s more to success than just having a study guide. Exam time requires precise scheduling and student involvement, too.