The Patriot News

Seniors. Are you anxious? Are you nervous? Are you excited?! I hope so because in just a few months you will be deciding where your new home is. You will be making pros and cons list, asking many questions, and hopefully finding out what you want to study, (but if not it's always okay to apply undecided). That’s right, it's time to decide where. Let’s talk about who you will meet and where you will live. Odds are you are going to end up in a box shaped room, two to three beds, with some strangers that you think you know because you followed them on Instagram or snapchat once and awhile. Yet, those are the people that you will latch to. It's kind of depressing but for those first few days you have no friends, you’re scared and don’t know what to do. I strongly urge you to keep your door open, say hi to those who walk by, and just be friendly. Explore the floors above or below you, those kids are in the same situation as you are. Make friends that first week and whatever h...

When I was asked to write an article for the John Jay newspaper, I was admittedly a bit hesitant. I didn’t think anyone would really want to hear from me. If I’m honest, despite having incredible friends all throughout high school, I couldn’t help but feel like an outcast. A lot of my time at John Jay was spent trying to avoid people. I always seemed to get stuck with all the people that didn’t like me in one class. I tried to be nice, but then I’d be made fun of. When I was mean and defensive, I was made fun of more. I felt like I couldn’t win. Needless to say, high school was rough for me. At the end of my freshman year, I stopped eating. In the beginning of my sophomore year, I weighed 76 pounds. It took me until the middle of my junior year to make it back up to 93 pounds, and I still struggled to keep the weight on for a long time. During most of my sophomore year, I had anxiety attacks three or four times a week. Sometimes they were so severe that I’d get sick. I hid my insec...

Fashion is more than simply following a trend or buying the most expensive thing you can find. It takes a little more skill than that to create an outfit you’ll be proud of! So, I decided to create this quick list to help you on your way to a fashionable life. Accessories are The Key When creating an you may feel as though your combination of a pair of jeans and a sweater looks a bit boring, but fear not! A simple outfit can be brought to life by a choker, bracelets, or even a pair of earrings. Even if you are wearing a t-shirt and jeans you could be improved by a bright belt and some nice shoes. Find your Fashion-Muse Fashion is a very personal thing. It’s kind of like your silent personality, and as unique as you are I’m sure you can find like-minded people who inspire you. If you’re on the hunt for fashion inspiration I’d recommend going on Instagram or YouTube. Those are certainly my favorite places to find fashion inspiration! Before long you may have an aesthetic down ...