There are many benefits to playing sports and being on a sports team. Playing sports helps teenagers stay in shape, organize their time, and create friendships. Playing sports affects children physically, behaviorally, emotionally and educationally. In America today, 29% of teens are overweight with only 30% - 50% percent getting the recommended amount of daily physical activity. Playing sports improves health in a surplus of ways. Physical...

This  episode of “The Best Food on the Avenue” consisted of the both of us going into “Holy Schnitzel” and trying their famous sandwiches. They really are a hit! We finally understand what all the rave is about! (See the video clip for a full review)

 Have you ever tuned out the doorbell or the phone ringing because you were absorbed in a book or video game? That’s due to selective hearing, a common phenomenon that affects many individuals. This occurs when one unconsciously blocks out something when interacting with a stimulus that the brain has chosen to focus on. Selective hearing is caused by our brains’ limited ability to process information, i.e. being unable to process two stimuli...

In SKA Art Academy, my teacher Mrs. Suzy Libin is always motivating us to draw what we love and what inspires us. I’m so thankful to her for all that she’s helped me accomplish over the years. This is actually one of my favorite pieces. It is yet another drawing of my beautiful great-grandmother who I’m fortunate enough to have a relationship with, one which I cherish every day. Every conversation with my Bubby Susi leaves me amazed. When I...