Our first issue on staff three years ago was centered around the success culture at the school. Back then, we observed how students felt pressure and this issue we wanted to put a more positive spin on the subject. We wanted to highlight how students were managing their many commitments and finding a balance.

This issue really resonated with us as overcommitted seniors. We’ve had to juggle clubs, classes and preparing for college, all while still making deadlines. We needed to find a balance.

When discussing this topic with our staff, we realized how universal the struggle of making time for yourself is. We were shocked at how many of our staff and other students let school and other responsibilities overshadow what brings them joy.

In this issue, we aimed to focus on a piece of students’ lives that might not always be recognized by the school. We have experienced this as we engaged in our hobbies, activities and interests outside of school. These activities have given us a needed break from school and helped us find the balance we dearly needed.

We hope we have struck a balance between important issues and lighthearted topics and motivate students to make time for non school-related activities in their lives. Whether it’s starting a new book or building a LEGO set, we wanted to make an issue that would inspire readers to reconnect with what they love.