By Kiera Olson Don’t worry, be happy! We’ve all heard this phrase before, but as many of you know it is much easier said than done. However, what many people don’t know is the truth and importance behind this famous motto. Smiling has a powerful effect on our brain and lives. In fact, it has been called “the world’s most powerful gesture.” Not only can smiling can help us … [Read more...]

When you go to college, in most cases you will be going away and not living at home.  While at college, you can choose to live in a dorm room or in an on or off-campus apartment. Living in a dorm is generally cheaper than renting an apartment. When living in a dorm room, you will be around more of your friends, people your own age and classmates. In either situation, you can … [Read more...]

Emotional abuse (also referred to as psychological abuse or mental abuse) is a form of abuse, characterized by a person subjecting, or exposing, another person to behavior that could result in psychological trauma, including anxiety, chronic depression, or PTSD. Unlike physical abuse, the people doing it and receiving it may not even know it’s happening. In some cases, it … [Read more...]

By Alexis King Music, it’s the gateway to your soul. It makes you dance, sing, cry, or even feel better. Music can have a lot of effects on us. Music is what I feel is everyone’s true best friend, even if it isn’t a real person. I guess in a way it can heal emotional wounds. It helps sometimes when you’re down. Just listen to an upbeat song, and it could just lift your mood. … [Read more...]

I, a high school senior, have troubles with putting things off until the last minute. Shocker, right? I’m the type of person who will wait until I have to do a project rather than get a head start on it. If the homework isn’t due until Friday, you can bet I’m doing it Thursday night. I’m not the only one who does things like this, though. There are actually a lot of people who … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]