Category Archives: Winter 2019

Decorating for Christmas

By: Brittany Smith

Christmas is exciting, especially when you get to drive around and look at the Christmas lights. This time of year, people set up all kinds of different festive lights and have different styles to decorate their house. Some people put up classic white lights, others enjoy a pop of colors, and some make themselves a whole display outside their house. Continue reading Decorating for Christmas

Curing the Winter Blues

By: Courtney Arp

As the winter time approaches, some people may find themselves feeling down or not as happy as they do in the warmer, sunnier months. This may be because of something called S.A.D., which stands for Seasonal Affective Disorder. According to http://www.mayoclinic.org, the definition of S.A.D. is “A type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons.” It starts and ends at about the same time every year and often aligns with the darker winter months. Continue reading Curing the Winter Blues

Celebrating Christmas with the Students of Eisenhower Elementary

By: Delaney Chase

As the Christmas season approaches, students at Eisenhower are excited to get in the Christmas spirit. Many classrooms in the school have been decorated with Christmas trees and lights, and the doors have been covered with festive themes for the door decorating contest. The same excitement for the holiday can be seen in the Elementary wing of the school. The Squire talked to students of Eisenhower Elementary to find out what they enjoy about Christmas, and what they’re looking forward to this year. Continue reading Celebrating Christmas with the Students of Eisenhower Elementary