![Reading independantly and non-educationally provides an opportunity for readers to relax, engage their minds and de-stress. Choosing to read a book over scrolling through social media has proved to encourage mental health and healthy sleeping habits.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-10-at-10.25.53-AM-900x833.png)
Rediscovering love for independent reading provides comfort, improves mental health
Hannah Conn '23, Web Managing Editor
• March 10, 2023
![Orange buttons and ribbon pins were distributed to students in the library. Shirts displayed the pins to represent their awareness of teen dating violence and support for victims.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-17-at-11.54.06-AM.png)
Sexual Assault Awareness and Self Defense Club effort causes reflection of teen relationships, domestic violence
Hannah Conn ’23, Web Managing Editor
• February 17, 2023
![In my own journey for body positivity, I have reframed my perspective on what it means for changing your body healthily rather than doing so in toxic, unhealthy ways.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-02-at-1.45.36-PM.png)
Personal journey for self-love includes healthy lifestyle changes
Hannah Conn '23, Web Managing Editor
• December 2, 2022
![Working as a full time student has provided opportunities to learn invaluable lessons about responsibility, monetary awareness and so much more.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screen-Shot-2022-10-09-at-4.26.02-PM-751x900.png)
Working two jobs teaches responsibility, monetary awareness
Hannah Conn '23, Web Managing Editor
• October 9, 2022
![Students face new, extreme punishments including having phones taken away and immediate Saturday detentions.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-23-at-10.21.14-AM-873x900.png)
New school policies punish students unwarrantly, merit system more suited
Hannah Conn ’23, Web Managing Editor
• September 23, 2022
![Released on April 22, 2022, Heartstopper provides relatable, loveable LGBTQ+ romance and journey. While season two has not been announced, season one has climbed the top-watched list in America and the United Kingdom.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-03-at-8.50.25-PM-900x563.png)
Netflix’s “Heartstopper” illustrates heartwarming, intricate LGBTQ+ journey, romance
Hannah Conn '23, Web Managing Editor
• May 3, 2022
![Student-led “Make Me Free” wins Voice4Change. The group aims to use the provided $20,000 to give students at Staples access to free period products in bathrooms for up to a year.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-11-at-8.54.22-PM-900x281.png)
‘Make Me Free’ wins Voice4Change initiative
Hannah Conn '23, Web Managing Editor
• April 11, 2022
![Each night, my family and I alternate which news platform we watch to gain insight into the world around us - through this practice, I have learned to be open minded and respectful of others’ political views as well as strengthening the basis of my own.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-15-at-2.15.39-PM.png)
Politically diverse home fosters political empathy, perspective
Hannah Conn '23, Web Managing Editor
• March 15, 2022
![Reminiscing my childhood joy of playing video games with my siblings led to a binge-play of my favorite Pokémon games. This provided me with incredible stress relief and a week of self-care.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-11-at-9.47.48-AM-900x808.png)
Returning to childhood joys increases happiness, de-escalates stress
Hannah Conn '23, Web Managing Editor
• March 11, 2022
![Pictured above are various heroes one can play in League of Legends and are characters featured in Arcane. With an already confirmed second season, Arcane has presented fans of League of Legends and science fiction with an animated, dramatic and explosive story.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-14-at-12.07.45-AM.png)
“Arcane” rightfully earns Netflix top 10 ranking
Hannah Conn ’23, Web Opinions Editor
• December 14, 2021
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