A man sits alone at a cafe in Rochester. Freshman Isabella Olivares and her mom go up to sit with him and offer their company. Olivares thought that she was showing kindness by sitting with a lonely stranger, but this man’s words of kindness returned the favor and changed her life forever. Random acts of kindness can be found all around, whether it’s a small compliment...

A calming scent of lavender fills the classroom air, leaving a pleasant smell. Freshman Evie Ansari takes a deep breath, inhaling the fresh scent of the room. Ansari enjoys having essential oils in classrooms, especially because it helps improve her learning experience by giving her focus. According to Ansari, teachers who diffuse essential oils in their classrooms can help...

With Christmas comes the New Year, and with the New Year comes a million Instagram and Twitter posts captioned, “New Year, New Me.” Suburban mothers flood onto Facebook to speak on how they plan on being better mothers to their already spoiled children. Now here’s the thing, I don’t have a problem with the New Year. Even I appreciate yelling at the top of my lungs, �...

Growing up, I have always made New Year’s resolutions. I remember sitting down with my parents and teachers and thinking about what I want to accomplish for the year to come. For as long as I can remember, I have enjoyed planning everything to the smallest detail, and the best way to begin planning something is to make a list of goals. This plays a significant role in why...

Rochester High School students were polled on their favorite traditions during the holidays. Which is better: peppermint candy canes or fruity candy canes? Fruit flavored candy canes and peppermint flavored candy canes are both very popular around the holidays and are consumed at large by younger kids. “[I prefer] fruity candy canes because I like fruity candy more,”...