Hey, I am Zach Hammer (’24), and I am qualified to discuss missing school because I am a competitive Rock Climber who competes all over the world. It has been rough, but I have had to stay caught up while missing weeks of school at a time for competitions. I hope this guide can help you whenever you may have to miss school.

Nebula

Sean Weathers (’23) shares a poem and describes his unique creative process. “…I learned a lot about myself and how I express creativity as someone with ADHD and how I work with it, instead of against it.”

English Learners in the classroom

Kristel Solano (’23) describes her process of learning English and her gradual realization of her own superpower. “…we English learners are strong and smart. We are capable of learning a new language in a short period of time while also getting used to a new culture and a new environment.”

The Mental Health Resources We Gain Through Writing

Lexie Rooks (’24) describes how writing is a support for our mental health. “… we don’t talk about writing for mental health enough as we should. Journaling can come in so many different forms and it doesn’t always have to look like a physical page of writing or an essay.”

Winning the Battle Against Procrastination

Annalisa DeGuzman (’23) reflects on why we procrastinate and offers advice for writers on how to combat it. “…with slow and steady efforts, we can all spend less time staring at a blank screen and agonizing over assignments, and more time writing creatively and doing other things we love.”