By Paige Bennett I’ve grown up in the community of Preston and love it here. I love the rural farmland, the hills and trees and trails that we are surrounded by and just the uniqueness of our small town life. One thing that makes our community unique is the small businesses. The “you can’t find them in other towns or big city” businesses. I’ve been thinking about that and … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: A dramatic view
By Kiera Olson Lights. Camera. Action. Or not. One-act season is officially underway, but acceptable rehearsal space is not. As our team gears up for the first couple competitions, the need for a school auditorium becomes prevalent. Practicing on our stage is difficult with ongoing basketball practice. This makes it harder to prepare for competitions. Additionally, having an … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Put down your smartphone
By Kendyl Bennett How is our love for our smart phones impacting our lives and relationships? Do our phones help or hurt more? Many people today can’t even eat a meal without checking their phone. When things get awkward, people turn to their phone for comfort or as a way to avoid an awkward situation. In her 2015 article “Why It’s Time To Put Your Cell Phone Down. … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: The most difficult sport
Although some may disagree, I believe golf is the most difficult sport to play. Each golf course is different, creating a great advantage for playing on your home course as opposed to a rival course. Golf is also a strong mental game, and trying to come back from a bad shot can be grueling. Finally, the preparation for all the outdoor variables the weather has can be near … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Seeing eyes
Animals have been an asset to mankind in so many positive ways besides providing food. One way that I have been interested in is how they provide service. Did you know that 2% of people have a seeing eye animal? Another name for a seeing eye animal is a guide animal. There are two types of seeing eye animals that I found, and they are seeing eye dogs and seeing eye horses. … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project ~ Best friends
By Alexis King Best friends, the people there for you when you have no one else. The people that you can laugh with and tell inappropriate jokes with. Best friends, the people that you can trust with your secrets. They’re the people that you can do absolutely nothing with or absolutely everything with and still have an amazing time. They’re our rock. I don’t know about you, … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Why do we dream?
By Yasmin Scrabeck What is your first reaction when you hear “dream?” Is it a brief reminder of what you hope to accomplish? Perhaps it is instead a strange sense of nostalgia and desire to finish the interactive movie that played on your brain last night. For me, whenever I hear the word “dream,” I think of the amazing superpowers I received in my own dream the other … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Shopping healthy
By Paige Bennett Eating healthy food can be difficult and confusing, but having the right food in your kitchen can help. It is hard to know which foods are actually healthy. It is important to shop the perimeter of the grocery store, which is where most healthy foods are found. Whole foods, or foods that are not processed and closest to their natural state, are the best … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Cross Country commentary
By Kiera Olson As my final high school cross country season comes to a close, I’m able to look back on my four years of experience very favorably. I reached success on the courses, but what will stick with me more throughout my life, rather than race results, are the endless values the sport taught me. Much like other high school athletics, cross country teaches hard work … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Winter is on it’s way
By Kendyl Bennett The leaves have changed and so are the seasons. My favorite season, winter, is right around the corner. Winter also brings my two favorite holidays; Christmas and my birthday. I especially love all of the snow we get during the winter months, as it allows me to enjoy some of my most-liked hobbies like snowmobiling and skiing. I also get to play my favorite … [Read more...]