by Arhana Aatresh (’23)
Brain Dump is a column addressing current news about the brain in the context of problems applicable to or prevalent in high schoolers, such as cognition and mental health.
Brain Dump: how to put yourself out there
by Arhana Aatresh (’23) | March 31, 2023 Readers, this column marks my end as a columnist and staff member of The Lancer. It is with deep sadness that I bid you farewell, but I want to leave on a positive note. Spring is a major transition period—seniors accepted to college are starting to make…
Brain Dump: fighting burnout and senioritis
by Arhana Aatresh (’23) | March 10, 2023 It’s that glorious time of year again for seniors nationwide: March. College acceptances are slowly arriving, and graduation is only two months away. The indomitable condition, with a bit of malaise mixed in, seems to overshadow everything else. While “senioritis” may not be contagious, it manifests like…
Brain Dump: New Years’ resolutions
by Arhana Aatresh (’23) | February 3, 2023 It’s that time of year again! One month since we eagerly set ambitious New Year’s resolutions to exercise more, eat healthily, spend less, and do yoga. But we’ve slowly become lazy, succumbing to the pressures of work and school and reverting to the comfort of our old…
Brain Dump: the science behind voting
by Arhana Aatresh (’23) | November 18, 2022 The arrival of November is an exciting time: leaves falling and changing colors, a rare peek at rain, and perhaps most importantly, Election Day. A portion of the Saint Francis student body can now legally vote, a cherished civic responsibility, and all sixteen and seventeen-year-olds can pre-register…
Brain Dump: the importance of consensus in conversation
by Arhana Aatresh (’23) | October 7, 2022 Welcome to Brain Dump! I’m excited for a year of exploring the mysteries and wonders of our brain and how they manifest in our thoughts and actions. As high schoolers, we’re familiar with disagreement, which happens in diverse situations, running the gamut from social settings to academic…
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