Planters Guide to the Galaxy
Henry David Thoreau once wrote that, “heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.” Humans can credit our very existence to soil, which is considered the cornerstone of life on earth as we know it today.
Columns
A transgender experience
As the holidays draw near, the reality of existing as a trans person around extended family looms. I count myself as extremely lucky — I have come out to my family and most of them have been accepting.
Shining a light on: learning disabilities
Did you know that Jennifer Aniston, best known for her work in the hit TV show “Friends” struggled with dyslexia? The learning disability dyslexia affects the ability to read, speak, and spell.
Accessorizing: the most underrated art in fashion
Accessories can make or break an outfit. But do you really ever stop to think about the implications a piece of jewelry or a belt could have on your look?
A transgender experience
Something that I think all students at Berkeley High School can agree on is the state the bathrooms are in. Whether or not you feel comfortable using the gendered bathrooms at this school, there are big issues. Some things students can work on fixing ourselves.
The basics of plant care
The other day I stopped by my dad’s to re-pot a couple of recently sprouted seedlings, seeing as they were ready for a size up. The task was over, and I had the absolutely brilliant idea to carry all three pots up to my car, at once.
The basics of plant care
The other day I stopped by my dad’s to re-pot a couple of recently sprouted seedlings, seeing as they were ready for a size up. The task was over, and I had the absolutely brilliant idea to carry all three pots up to my car, at once.
A transgender experience
Something that I think all students at Berkeley High School can agree on is the state the bathrooms are in. Whether or not you feel comfortable using the gendered bathrooms at this school, there are big issues. Some things students can work on fixing ourselves.
Accessorizing: the most underrated art in fashion
Accessories can make or break an outfit. But do you really ever stop to think about the implications a piece of jewelry or a belt could have on your look?
Shining a light on: learning disabilities
Did you know that Jennifer Anistion, best known for her work in the hit TV show “Friends” struggled with dyslexia? The learning disability Dyslexia affects the ability to read, speak, and spell.
Shining A Light On: Anxiety
Anxiety affects everyone regardless of if you are diagnosed with it or not. “Chronic anxiety can lead to serious mental health problems, depression, substance use, and even suicide,” the American Academy of Pediatrics states on its website.
Pajamas & their potential impact on learning
Does what you wear impact how you do in school, or simply how you perceive yourself? And more importantly, does it potentially affect your performance on tests or exams?
A transgender experience
In the past, “he” was considered the gender neutral third person pronoun. Now, most of us have come to realize this language comes from a time when women weren’t considered in the equation of life outside the home.
Planters Guide To the Galaxy
Though this column is about planting, it’s technically not about a plant. It is about a very special type of organism: the mushroom. Fungi are their own kingdom consisting of over 12 million species.
Looking Deep Within
My father seemed drained; work had probably stressed him out. I tried not to bother him, but as usual, I failed. I eventually ensnared myself in a fight with my sister.
The Moral: Representation
Media is inescapable no matter where one tries to hide. Even before the “digital age,” media was still prevalent in every way possible. Literature — storytelling — has been how the human race has communicated for centuries, even when television, online news, and social media were nonexistent.
Gavin’s Frog Log
I find myself at a bittersweet conclusion. What a year. I created the frog log for frog enthusiasts to have an interesting place to get reliable information and fun stories pertaining to these amphibians.
What Is Consent?
Consent education boils down to two questions. What is consent? Why is consent important? The latter might feel easy to answer, given Berkeley High School’s tumultuous history with Title IX.