SparkLife posts by katie_rolnick

In theory, Study Hall seems like a great idea. You get a full period of class time to do the homework you would normally do ...

You've heard back from all the colleges you applied to...except one. And it's the one. Then, finally, you come home and see an envelope on ...

It's no secret that school can be monotonous. Monday through Friday, day in and day out, you follow the same schedule and talk to ...

Admit it: You secretly dream of being a superhero. You imagine yourself leaping over the crevasses between skyscrapers, fighting the ugliest evils, and ...

We're all for physical fitness. After all, being out of breath after climbing (two) stairs isn't cool. But we're NOT in favor of gym class. ...

The awesome factor of any class comes down to the teacher, and this is especially true of electives. If your teacher is cool, the class ...

Ahhh, spring! The season of love (and chocolate bunnies)! We have no problem with small displays of romantic expression—like holding hands or staring googly-eyed into ...

If there's a single universal truth about being in high school, it's that everyone—at some point or another—will feel awkward. The best cure for your ...

We'll admit it: We're addicted to our cell phones. Texter, phone-number-keeper, web connector—today's cell phones are all that and much more. So how did people ...

This Saturday is the vernal equinox, which is just a fancy way of saying the first day of spring. Wooo-hooo! We're desperate for longer, warmer ...