By: Rhiannon Cook
The season near and at the end of each year is one of the most celebrated times around the entire world. People of all cultures, ethnicities, and religions come together to enjoy all sorts of festivals and traditions, each with special customs and plenty of entertaining activities.
Continue reading Celebrating Around the WorldBy: Alyssa Wismar
With the holiday season among us, everyone is faced with the difficulties of buying gifts for loved ones. It’s not the easiest thing to do, to take someone you know and care about and think of something that is guaranteed to make them happy. But, The Squire has you covered! We have talked to Eisenhower students and staff with different experiences in different gift exchanges to help as many frantic shoppers as possible with the task of gift-giving this holiday season.
Continue reading The Squire Offers a Gift Giving GuideBy Cole Kell
Studies show that extreme weather changes can negatively affect mental health. The winter season can cause people to stay inside more and detach from normal activities. This form of “hibernation mode” can increase depression. With daytime in the winter being shorter and having limited sunshine, our bodies produce less serotonin and more melatonin. This means the neurotransmitter associated with happiness is decreased while the chemical associated with depression and sleepiness is increased. The website I got this from was Winter Weather and Mental Health | The Kim Foundation.
Continue reading Improving Winter Mental Health with Mr. Morrison
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