Stress Does Not Equal Success

by Eitan J. Goldberg

edited by Asha W. Brown

Everybody knows that getting straight A’s is not easy, it is hard work and a ton of studying. 

Studying does not always mean stressing about something or just stress in general. Most students don't know this but stress is not a natural part of studying.

There is a big difference between stress and success. Students think in their mind that stress is proof that they are good students. A recent study shows that a third of the time students spend studying they’re actually confused, stuck or feeling worried. Stress is really a sign that your study time is not going so well.

Final Messages to Underclassman from Seniors With Experience

By Christino Maldonado, Emerson Maldonado and Julio Ramirez

Dear, Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Super Seniors:

This is to give all of you some advice for your future here at West Hempstead.

1. Focus on your grades! It’s really hard to fail, I promise you that if you put a little bit of effort into your school work you’ll easily be in the 80s. 
2. Save your money. Lots of things to pay for your senior year. No joke you'll need like 1,000 dollars to cover most of the senior year expenses.