By Lareesha Khabatari, lk145@uakron.edu Have you seen those Tiktoks about Fidget trading? I mean, everyone seems to have jumped onto this new trend of Needohs and what not. In 2026, it’s not odd for something to suddenly go viral and everyone get swept up but fidgets are something that most probably wouldn’t have expected. Fidgets have been an ongoing trend, you probably just haven’t realized it yet. They are extremely popular because they provide good texture sensations, som

Min Zaw - Mmz31@uakron.edu CYI has changed my life. That’s not a hyperbole or an over-exaggeration. When I was a freshman, I joined CYI simply because my sister did. But the more I spent time with this group, the more special it became to me. So in this article today I want to highlight the organization that is CYI for people looking to join. CYI is split into four committees that are fundraising, volunteering, event-planning, and media. Each has a specialized role they p

Enjoy Your Summer

By Dakota Polk, dp220@uakron.edu and Ke’Ila Frazier, kkf20@uakron.edu Now that this school year is officially coming to an end, what better way to celebrate summer break other than talking about vacation. Most of the times when people say they are going on summer vacation, we assume places like Florida, California, Texas, New York, etc. While these are all great places to travel, they are quite a cliche list. In honor of summer 2026, here are five amazing places to visit for

By Ruby Lemley Final exams are rapidly approaching as the year comes to a close, and as students manage preparation for exams, projects, and papers on top of current homework, burnout season is thriving. In an attempt to measure the average stress levels, potential causes, and effects on students, I created and conducted a student stress level survey which was taken by students throughout AECHS. There were 91 total participants, consisting of 30 freshman, 27 sophomores, 17 ju

AnnaMarie Harper, ah484@uakron.edu After months of responsibilities, assignments, and other activities, it probably feels like you’ve done a million things, and now you don’t want to do anything else except rest. As the school year is coming to an end, you may be feeling tired and burned out, but with summer break around the corner, you’ll have more time to focus on your mental health and self-care. Here are some tips on how you can recover from feeling burned out: Tip #1: T

By Juliana Adams jea74@uakron.edu Although considered one of the most relaxing times of year, summer is the setting for some of the most thrilling and terrifying films. With summer break rapidly approaching, I’ve compiled a list of my 5 favorite summer-themed horror films. I Know What You Did Last Summer (Rated R) - Following their graduation, a group of four teenagers accidentally hit a man with their car on July 4th, dump his body, and mutually agree to never discuss it a

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By Lareesha Khabatari, lk145@uakron.edu We all know that Chinese is difficult to learn but what is it that makes it so hard? Well, there are a multitude of reasons for this and it is especially confusing for the average English speaker. The language groups themselves vary extremely yet Chinese still seems somewhat challenging for people in the sinosphere as well. But why? Well, the main reasons for Chinese being hard is that there is no alphabet, the tonal system, and no si

By AnnaMarie Harper, ah484@uakron.edu You fall into an endless cycle of “later,” only to continuously push it off to the last second. It becomes a part of your daily routine, and you try to figure out why it is that you continue to procrastinate and how to stop it. Maybe you’re convinced that the stress is what helps you work efficiently, but if you really want to know why it feels like you can’t stop, here are some reasons why: One of the biggest reasons for procrastination

Dakota Polk, dp220@uakron.edu Ke’Ila Frazier, kkf20@uakron.edu We all know the holiday St. Patrick's Day, where everyone wears green and elementary students go on hunts in the classrooms for pots of gold supposedly left by a leprechaun. But do you know the origin of the holiday? Saint Patrick was a Christian missionary who helped spread Christianity throughout Ireland. But something that many people may not know about Saint Patrick is that he isn't actually Irish. He was orig

By Daelynne Eastern Most people rank pizza as their favorite food, but don’t you think you’ve had too much of it? While it has a variety of kinds, such as pepperoni, cheese, veggie, and sausage, it is still an overeating food. We are drawn to pizza because of its savory, fatty, and very flavorful qualities. But did you know that too much of it is a problem? According to the article “Eat This, Not That,” eating too much pizza over time can increase your chance of getting diabe

By: Juliana Adams jea74@uakron.edu The 2026 survival-horror film “Primate” (Rated R) written and directed by Johannes Roberts, guides audiences along an eerie journey with our main character “Lucy” who visits her vacation home with friends in her tropical estate. Once home, she and her friends are greeted with her father, sister, and family Chimpanzee named “Ben,” originally trained by Lucy’s late mother who studied and revolutionized Chimpanzees within the science world, det

By Josephine Lassailly With over two million cases of cancer in the United States each year and about twenty million worldwide, this disease has felt like an inevitable possibility for many. With its existence plaguing the public for hundreds of years the scariest part is that there is still no cure. How come we have the most innovative technologies and techniques but can’t seem to figure out this particular puzzle? Radiation and chemo count more as palliative care for cleans

Ruby Lemley, rl123@uakron.edu With our juniors having taken the ACT almost three weeks ago, right before spring break, tension and stress have been consistently high during the time meant for our relaxation. However, scores were just recently released, leaving opinions and emotions split. Though not all colleges and universities require ACT scores in their applications, this exam remains a substantial part of our high school experience and an evaluation of overall academic kn

By Jordin Vaughn, jdv42@uakron.edu Black Student Union was created to provide a safe space for black students as well as a space to share experiences and struggles. Advised by Ms. Tori and run by president Fatimah Wahid,here at our school we have Black Student Union of our own, advised by Ms. Tori and run by president Fatimah Wahid. The AECHS Black Student Union had our 3rd annual showcase this year on February 26th. We had a variety of acts featured in the showcase includin

Compiled by Jordin Vaughn For this edition, I asked AECHS students about their favorite Thanksgiving foods. 48.9% of students prefer Turkey compared to​​ the 38.3% of students that prefer ham. Some students like different things other than turkey and ham. For example, people like oxtail, ribs, lentil loaf, chicken, cornish hens, brisket, and beef roast. When asked what their favorite Thanksgiving side dish was, the most popular opinion was mac and cheese. Which just so happen

Dakota Polk, dp220@uakron.edu Ke’Ila Frazier, kkf20@uakron.edu Oftentimes, you hear people talk about how prices are too expensive, and they miss when there was enthusiasm in the air. Now we’re sure you probably don’t understand where we’re going with this, but you’ll soon find out what we mean…let’s take a stroll down memory lane! It’s Thanksgiving break, people are eager to see their families, eat good food, and buy a plethora of items on Black Friday. Stores would have sal

AnnaMarie Harper ah484@uakron.edu December is one of those months when it’s always cold and busy. Here are some of the most well-known holidays and what they look like: Christmas (December 25th): Christmas is one of the most popular holidays around the world and is celebrated as both a religious holiday and a worldwide phenomenon. Many religious people celebrate by attending church services, saying prayers, or reading the nativity story of Jesus Christ. Others might celebrate

Paige Fassnacht ef90@uakron.edu Saint Nikolaus Day, celebrated on December 6th, is one of the most cherished holiday traditions in Germany. As someone who is German, it’s a celebration that has always held special meaning for me. The holiday honors Saint Nikolaus, a 4th-century bishop remembered for his kindness, generosity, and care for children. In many German regions, Saint Nikolaus arrives with a companion such as Knecht Ruprecht or Krampus, figures who help remind child