mental health

The Phone-Free Act: a blessing in disguise

4 min read

• Features
• Opinion

The Phone-Free Act: a blessing in disguise

Ashley Tsui November 8, 2024

Staring at the numbered pouches on every classroom wall, I unconsciously gripped the phone in my pocket...

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Old Memories, New Perspectives: Childhood Nostalgia

3 min read

• Features

Old Memories, New Perspectives: Childhood Nostalgia

Anushka Punjabi November 8, 2024

For many students today, childhood nostalgia has become a powerful force, shaping friendships, perspectives and mental well-being....

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Toughing it out: men’s mental health

6 min read

• Features

Toughing it out: men’s mental health

Oliver Levitt November 8, 2024

“‘Don’t be a pussy, tough it out, stand up for yourself,’” said senior Thomas Williams. “There’s a...

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San Mateo County declares loneliness epidemic

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• News

San Mateo County declares loneliness epidemic

Chase Rokala March 14, 2024

San Mateo has become the first county in America to officially recognize loneliness as a public health...

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Internet opens world of self-diagnosing

3 min read

• Features

Internet opens world of self-diagnosing

Kyra Hsieh December 14, 2023

In recent years, mental health has become less stigmatized with growing mental health content becoming readily accessible...

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Meta sued for addictive, harmful algorithm

3 min read

• News

Meta sued for addictive, harmful algorithm

Chase Rokala December 14, 2023

“I keep saying to myself, ‘just one more,’” said freshman Mark Gonzalez. “Even though I know it’s...

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Mitski explores emotional decay, numbness

3 min read

• Arts & Entertainment
• Features

Mitski explores emotional decay, numbness

Seona Srivastava October 19, 2023

On her most soulful and stripped-back album yet, singer-songwriter Mitski delves into themes of isolation, self-destruction and...

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Pay attention: Adderall usage at Aragon

3 min read

• Features
• News

Pay attention: Adderall usage at Aragon

Hannah Li October 19, 2023

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, has affected over six million children (aged 2-17) in the United...

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BSU expands activities across the Peninsula

3 min read

• News

BSU expands activities across the Peninsula

Marlee Cherkas March 9, 2023

Aragon’s Black Student Union is collaborating with schools within and outside of the San Mateo Union High...

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Editorial: Thanking Aragon Wellness

3 min read

• Editorial

Editorial: Thanking Aragon Wellness

Editorial Staff March 9, 2023

This year, Aragon’s wellness counselors have organized numerous interactive activities for students and staff on campus. The...

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The impact of normalizing disorders

3 min read

• Opinion

The impact of normalizing disorders

Jonathan Wong February 9, 2023

I remember the morning of my first high school final, walking onto campus and hearing students talking...

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Opinion: Practice schedules are too taxing on student-athletes

3 min read

• Sports

Opinion: Practice schedules are too taxing on student-athletes

Phoebe Harger December 8, 2022

As a student-athlete myself, I believe that school sports require too big of a commitment from student-athletes. ...

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