The meaning of life is a commonly asked question, but no one seems to have the true answer. If you think the meaning of life is B and D (birth and death), you're wrong. Life is everything between that, life is what you make it. I used to believe life was about going to school, getting a job and working yourself to death. However, in the past year, I have learned otherwise. Picasso once said “the meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, life means “the sequence of physical and mental experiences that make up the existence of an individual”. I, however, think it’s the little moments. The ones that bring you joy and you can...

High School students in Frisco ISD are required to attend advisory, which is a short class between second and third period, on every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. However, many have complained about it, saying it is unnecessary and they instead should be able to go to tutorials or do something else that is more useful. Although they may not realize it now, advisory helps students in many different ways and teaches valuable lessons. Mandatory advisory provides an environment for students to talk about relevant issues and reflect on themselves. During the advisory period, there is always a power point prepared. It covers varieties of topics related to mental health, stress, anxiety, self-care, coping mechanisms as...

Are student dress codes only enforced in schools for evil? Students and school administrators are conflicted about this issue and have many opposing views on what students should wear during the school day. Student dress codes should be enforced in schools everywhere because they cause distractions, they’re not appropriate, and students are still allowed to choose what they want to wear. Students are allowed to plan and wear whatever they please to school. Kathleen Mader, a middle school and...

The demands of youth sports are becoming too intense and creating an adverse environment for teens. The pressure that is put on athletes everyday to perform and excel is beginning to take a toll on their mental health, stripping teens of their confidence, and leading them to quit as they move forward with the insistence of college recruitment, parents/coaches influence, and the reality that it is no longer fun weighing in. Many kids spend years training and playing their sports while having...