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Stress less
By:
Zoe N.
 With
school in full swing, sports and Girl Scouts, things can get pretty stressful.
Keeping your cool isn’t always easy. Here are a few tips for staying calm under
pressure:
- Try listening to soothing
music. It will help you relax, which everyone knows is the best stress
relief. If you are calm and slow music just isn’t your thing, put in your
favorite rock CD and dance till you drop!
- Getting a good night’s sleep is
also important. After all, it’s hard to be perky when you’re so tired that
you can’t keep your eyes open. If you’re having trouble falling asleep, pick
up a book and read a few chapters before you go to bed. Make some chamomile
tea and drink it while you read. Don’t watch TV or use the computer too close
to bedtime, as these things keep you awake.
- Yoga is another good method
of relaxation. Make it a part of your regular routine. Concentrating on your
breathing takes your mind of your worries.
- Exercising can be helpful for
lowering your stress level. When you find yourself stressed out, doing something
athletic is a great way to cool off. Practice your favorite sport, or take
your dog for a walk. Go outside and get some fresh air.
Stress
can be hard to overcome but with a deep breath and a little relaxation, you’ll
be on your way to a stress free day!
How to earn money
By Leka G.
 Are
you short on cash? Do want that new iPod or cell phone? Do you need a job? Well,
just follow these steps to get a job:
- First, age matters. If you’re
over 14, you can work at most places. If you’re 13 or under, you can be a
babysitter or work for your parents if they own their own business.
- Next, figure out the things
you like. You can find out about jobs by asking people who have that job about
what they do. If you like little kids, be a babysitter. If you like to work
with food, work at a restaurant.
- Well, what happens if you don’t want to work
for someone else? Hey, become a babysitter or start selling things that you
make, like jewelry or even honey! For example, Sophia of Woodward Academy
raised honeybees and sold fresh honey for cash.
- You can also sell good old-fashioned lemonade,
cookies or maybe even some paintings.
Now that
you know how to do it, go out there and make some money!!
Eight ways to go green!
By Jessi S.
- Turn off the lights- The simplest way to conserve energy
is to turn off the lights when you leave a room.
- Use reusable shopping bags- At most local grocery stores
you can purchase a reusable bag for your groceries. The bags are usually made
out of recycled materials.
- Recycle!!- Did you know that Americans throw about 38 billion
plastic bottles away each year? According to the Aug. 20, 2007 article, “Drink
water, but don’t be a drip,” in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
it takes 1,000 years for a single plastic water bottle to biodegrade. If you
multiply that by the number of bottles thrown away each year, it's unbelievable!
There is a solution for this dilemma. You can recycle your cans and bottles
at a community-recycling center or even at your school. Bottles and cans are
not the only things you can recycle either. There are also places where you
can recycle ink cartridges, old cell phones and even worn out reusable batteries.
There are many community programs, but if there isn’t one near you, visit
this Web
site to get your iRecycle, home battery recycling kit.
- Change the light bulbs: Change to Compact Flurescent light
bulbs or CFL’s. A standard CFL uses 75 percent less energy than a normal incandescent
light bulb. Plus, replacing one light bulb can save you over $30 on your power
bill.
- Buy in bulk- Instead of shopping at a regular grocery store,
try shopping at a wholesale store that has bigger portions so you can pour
them into reusable containers.
- Unplug- One of the biggest energy wasters is phone chargers
or electronics. Besides unplugging these devices you could get a “smart” power
strip which keeps these “vampires” from sucking up energy when they are not
in use.
- Save gas- It is very important to save gas. Right now we
need to save gas or we will not have any left for the future. One way to save
gas is to ride a bike or even walk to where you need to go if it is somewhere
close. This saves energy and allows you to get some exercise in. If you are
going somewhere farther away, find someone who lives close to you that you
can carpool with. You can also save gas by going 55 mph or less. If carpooling
is not possible, try public transportation. And be sure to maximize your trips
by making sure you can do everything you need in one area.
- Share- Tell your friends and family members about going
green. This is one of the only ways ideas get around. Tell people about how
important being eco-friendly is; if we don’t treat our earth with respect
we won’t have this wonderful earth for much longer. There are easy ways to
spread the green movement. There are many online communities where you can
talk to other people who are trying to go green like this Web
site for example.
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make a difference
By Michelle M.
High school
is a period of your life where you can define who you are as an individual and
it can be summed up in one word, change! High school provides you with
unlimited opportunities to become involved in things you care about. You can
be proactive by joining or even starting a club. In doing this, you provide
others with the opportunity to help those in need. Sometimes all it takes is
one person to make all the change, but it all begins with that initial step.
In order
to start a club, you must be dedicated. Pick your passion. After that, you must
find a teacher to sponsor the club and get the approval of the school. Next,
spread the word! Pick a time and place for your meetings and let your friends
know. Get the word out! Make posters and flyers and even put an advertisement
in the school announcements. You will be amazed at how many people truly want
to help but just don't know how to contribute. Starting a club is very time
consuming, but the rewards are endless; think of the impact a group of passionate
teenagers could have on our society!
Don’t be afraid
to take that initial step towards a cause that you care about. As Mahatma Ghandi
once said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Go make a difference!
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Girl Scouts visit the
Hoosier State!
Article
and photography by: Michelle G.
In October
2008, 14 teenage Girl Scouts from the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and three
adult chaperons ventured north to Indianapolis, Indiana for the Girl Scout Leadership
Institute and 51 st Girl Scout National Convention. The two-day Girl Scout Leadership
Institute focused on healthy living and featured a concert with Keke Palmer.
The Girl Scout National Convention is held every three years in a different
U.S. city.
Popcorn that POPS with
flavor!
By:
Michelle G.
 Do
you want to plan a movie party with friends this winter? Are you wondering what
snacks to serve? Here is an idea; change unsalted, stovetop popcorn into party
pleasers, all while saving money! Below are some easy popcorn flavoring ideas
that you can sprinkle on that boring, freshly made popcorn:
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