This summer, I spent time with my family in the Caribbean. My favorite destination, by far, was Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico has a rich culture, their nature is stunning, and their architecture is just as...

When I flew into Iceland, it felt like I traveled to a different planet. Sprawling mountains covered with daring sheep grazing at high altitudes, exploding geysers erupting with boiling water, and swerving...

Three years of war—three years of sorrow, pain, despair, and hope that it will all end soon. In these three years, everything has changed: Ukrainian lands, the Ukrainian people, their way of thinking,...

The war in Ukraine has been going on for more than 1,000 days. My family and I have been living in the USA for 649 days. Sometimes people ask me, "How do you feel about the war in your homeland while...

Mentor High School junior Bella Wargo wrapped up an impressive speed rock climbing competition in mid-August. The competition, which was held in China, included many passionate youth climbers from all...

Advisor's Note: Viktoriia is a 16-year-old junior at Mentor who came to the United States for the first time in March 2023 to escape the war in Ukraine. She is now here legally on a green card and is sharing...

Does this situation sound familiar? You just bought new clothes last month but already they're out of style, damaged, or don't fit like you thought. So what do you do? Well, you beg your parents...

The first of April is known for the pranks that people will play on each other, but why is this the case? How did this tradition even begin? Origins Though its exact origins are not known, there...

Every year, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on the 17th of March. It has the symbol of a four leaf clover which also symbolizes luck. Why is this symbol associated with the day? Who even was St. Patrick?...

What happens every four years? You guessed it: Leap Year! But, what exactly does "leap year" mean? Well, it means we add an extra day to February to give it 29 days instead of 28 days. But, why does it...

February 14th is known as Valentine's Day, and it is celebrated with couples giving each other gifts. Though this day is known for its romantic nature, the day itself wasn't celebrated as such until the...

It is finally December and Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa are all fast approaching. Of course, with the holidays comes a rush to buy presents and a rise in the holiday spirit through music and movies....