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Why poets and artists are more likely to struggle with mental illness - Submitted by Liliana Grange Poets and artists are often perceived as deeply emotional, which some studies suggest it may be caused due to a higher chance of struggling with mental illness. While not every creative person has mental health issues, there is a strong connection between creativity and deep emotion. Artists tend to think deeply about life and their own feelings, which can sometimes lead to dep

Submitted by Daylin Kodaly As a new year is starting at GISS, and students are making New Year resolutions. Some resolutions can be good ideas, and some might not be. An example of a resolution that might not be a good idea is an unrealistic resolution like cutting out all sugar from your diet or losing 20 pounds every month; these types of resolutions are unrealistic because it is nearly impossible to not eat sugar, with it existing in over 70% of all food, and constantly lo

Submitted Anonymously What is the dress code at GISS?  While GISS may not have an official dress code, there is somewhat of an unspoken set of rules. For example... jeans or PJ pants only (maybe the occasional black leggings).  No rain boots or snow boots; better options are sneakers, Uggs, cool leather boots, etc. While these opinions may be unspoken, they are real. If you don’t fit into these categories, you may not be a real high school student.

Submitted by an anonymous student Being on time at school or class is one of the most simple and important responsibilities as a student. Yet it may be one of the most ignored topics. Depending on whether you are late or on time can affect your grade. Many people don’t realize how important coming to class on time really is. Having stricter consequences for being late not only improves classroom learning but also improves setting you up for success and adulthood.  Coming to c

by Neko Paige On average, the normal teen’s screen time is 7 hours per day or 25, 200 seconds. That is more than the usual recommended hours for a good night’s rest. The most popular apps like Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok are all apps that use a scrolling motion that shortens the attention span and draws you in, making teens and even adults more inclined to be dependent on the app. Social media like Pinterest and other apps are also able to be used in a educational way, it

Who is using Gen Alpha slang more, millennials or Gen Alpha?  Submitted by a GISS Student Overall, I have seen a small uptick in the number of adults attempting to use slang that they really shouldn't use. For example, at what point did it become okay for adults to dress as a 6, 7 for Halloween? Adults seem to try and use words that were not made up by their generation. And trust me, they were not made up in their generation for a reason. When I spoke to student Morgan Willia