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 →

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 →

By: Owen Trumbull

When the winter months set in, we all experience a thing called cabin fever. Cabin Fever, also known as feeling stir-crazy due to being cooped up inside during the wintertime, is a reaction to claustrophobia. Continue reading Conquering Cabin Fever →