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Taken just a little over a year before the destructive fire, the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral stands around leafless trees on a cloudy day.
Notre Dame Rebuild
An infographic I made to show the percentage of students looking to get jobs during summer compared to the students not getting jobs. Sample size was 20 SRA Juniors.
Summer Jobs: How Many SRA Students Are Getting Them?
Photo of the front of the Long Beach City Council. The City Council passed measure RW.
Long Beach Raising Minimum Wages To 30 Dollars An Hour By 2028
Remembering Sam Rubin
Remembering Sam Rubin
This shows an Apple watch and an iPhone because they are both banned in school!
The Global Debate: Countries Banning Phones in Schools
A man is putting his head down due to over amounts of work.
Student Burnout
Harrison Butker has spoken as a commencement speaker for two college graduations, Benedictine College and Georgia Institute of Technology. This photo shows him during his address at Benedictine College on May 11th, 2024.
An Explanation of the Harrison Butker Commencement Speech
This picture shows a beautiful street in Kyoto Japan
Places to Travel
Located in Los Angeles, UCLA’s Royce Hall is notable as an iconic building that signifies the rich heritage of this learning institution and its commitment to teaching excellence.
Community, or University? The Choice is Easier than it Seems!
The Next Chapter: Where Are SRA Seniors Going to College?
The Next Chapter: Where Are SRA Seniors Going to College?
One of the most notable cars of its era this 59 Cadillac Coupe Deville displays its chrome trim which was typical for the late 50s and 60s as well as the Iconic tailfins and front design that catch the eye of anyone nearby. Compared to the modern Cadillacs of today there is close to no resemblance.
Is Car Culture going to crash?
Pictured here is a large oil refinery in California. These refineries are responsible for taking crude oil and refining it into diesel, gasoline, and aviation fuel, otherwise known as JP5 fuel.
California To Continue Raising Gas Prices
California Governor Gavin Newsom, speaking to reporters.
California, Banning The Sale Of Gas Cars
Oil and Oil filters are components commonly replaced in vehicles after 5,000 - 7,000 miles. Its important to find the correct oil specific to the engine otherwise lubrication problems can arise.
Car Maintenance: What to Do
Northbound traffic on the 15 freeway. Speed limiters potentially can prevent the buildup of traffic from accidents on the road.
California To Mandate Speed Limited Cars
iPad kid screaming when their device is being taken away; no interest in toys
The Ipad Kid Generation and Reading Books
An Industrial Robot in action
How Robots Will Change The World
Average Percent Of Time Spent in Each Sleep Cycle. REM cycle takes up almost 30% of the sleep cycle.
The Science Behind Nightmares
A close-up drawing of an adult flea. Careful checking your pet for these- they jump high! These small pests will appear black against your pets skin.
Fleas and Ticks: Prevention and Care for Springtime Parasites
These pictures show the difference in craftsmanship between the beautiful Utah monolith and the clumsy Romainian monolith.
Monoliths
Changing Careers?
Changing Careers?
As the summer rolls around and the school year comes to an end it can be hard to fill the newfound free time we have as we are no longer at school. Its important to remain productive and fill our time with activities that help us keep a positive mindset, mental state, and attitude.
Sunny Side Up: Prioritizing Productivity In The Summer
“April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month to bring attention to the negative impact of stress. Managing stress is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Knowing how to manage stress can improve mental and physical well-being as well as minimize exacerbation of health-related issues.It’s critical to recognize what stress and anxiety look like, take steps to build resilience and know where to go for help”
April: The Significance of National Stress Awareness Month
Its about that time, the time when we start receiving letters back in bold writing that says either “accepted” or “rejected” with lasting effects on the next chapter of our lives. Its the time when high school is coming to an end and when the stress of that bold writing will determine our futures.
How to Cope When Your Dream School Says No
Moments like these, celebrating high school accomplishments, are the moments that bring us closer and closer to the biggest moment and accomplishment of all, high school graduation. Its a bittersweet kind of feeling that somehow we are just 2 and a half months away from the start of a new chapter in life.
From Caps and Gowns to New Beginnings: Navigating the Stress of High School Graduation
Harrison Butker has spoken as a commencement speaker for two college graduations, Benedictine College and Georgia Institute of Technology. This photo shows him during his address at Benedictine College on May 11th, 2024.
An Explanation of the Harrison Butker Commencement Speech
April Fools Day poster
Top 10 Holidays
Changing Careers?
Changing Careers?
Knives for Aeries
[OPINION] Knives for Aeries – Roar (Album Review)
Im Doing it Again Baby! album cover
[OPINION] I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!— girl in red (Review)
Bronny James looking down the court, examining his potions. This was during the Memorial Day Weekend classic tournament.
NBA 2024 draft combine review
Top three players are the face of the 2024 draft
2024 NFL Draft
NBA playoff logo
The NBA playoffs: Who’s Going to the Finals?
Victor Wembanyama (left) and Sidy Cissoko (right) stand tall holding silver basketballs to match their team colors.
(Opinion) Who deserves each NBA award?
The Chicago Sky selected Angel Reese in their first-round draft pick during the WNBA Draft.
March Madness Review
SRA Theater Presents: Youre a Good Man, Charlie Brown
SRA Theater Presents: “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”
Vinyl Revival in Action: A collection of bestselling vinyl records at a local store demonstrates the continued popularity for this age-old format among both seasoned collectors and new generations
Nostalgia Meets Modern Music
Leaked skins show the theme for next season which is going to be an apocalypse theme!
Fortnite leaks the next seasons
Billie Eilish has released her highly anticipated album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT.
Review of Billie Eilish’s New Album: “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT”
Netflix Stalling on Sequels
Netflix Stalling on Sequels
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Leilani Dowding

Leilani Dowding, Staff Writer

Leilani Dowding is a Senior at Santa Rosa Academy. Leilani often writes poetry and paints. She is a very creative individual. Leilani loves animals and nature and spends her free time traveling and exploring. Leilani has traveled all over the United States and plans to travel internationally after graduating high school. For a career, Leilani plans to be a CBT therapist (cognitive behavioral therapist) and is very passionate about helping others. 

All content by Leilani Dowding
As the summer rolls around and the school year comes to an end it can be hard to fill the newfound free time we have as we are no longer at school. Its important to remain productive and fill our time with activities that help us keep a positive mindset, mental state, and attitude.

Sunny Side Up: Prioritizing Productivity In The Summer

Leilani Dowding, Writer
May 16, 2024
“April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month to bring attention to the negative impact of stress. Managing stress is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Knowing how to manage stress can improve mental and physical well-being as well as minimize exacerbation of health-related issues.It’s critical to recognize what stress and anxiety look like, take steps to build resilience and know where to go for help”

April: The Significance of National Stress Awareness Month

Leilani Dowding, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
Its about that time, the time when we start receiving letters back in bold writing that says either “accepted” or “rejected” with lasting effects on the next chapter of our lives. Its the time when high school is coming to an end and when the stress of that bold writing will determine our futures.

How to Cope When Your Dream School Says No

Leilani Dowding, Writer
April 9, 2024
Moments like these, celebrating high school accomplishments, are the moments that bring us closer and closer to the biggest moment and accomplishment of all, high school graduation. Its a bittersweet kind of feeling that somehow we are just 2 and a half months away from the start of a new chapter in life.

From Caps and Gowns to New Beginnings: Navigating the Stress of High School Graduation

Leilani Dowding, Writer
March 15, 2024
I encourage you, to do the little things to prioritize yourself, make a few minutes of the day about you, and see the difference ten minutes can make on your whole day. Do something you enjoy and something that makes you feel happy. You deserve it!

Beyond Roses: Celebrating Valentine’s Day with a Flourish of Self-Love

Leilani Dowding, Writer
February 15, 2024
For some of us, these last few weeks have been a breeze and an ease for those of us who love the rain and who find the sun and its shine to be the only rain to their parade. Seasonal sadness can come in all shapes and sizes, athough because seasons come and go and changes in our weather are bound to happen its important to talk about the effect the weather changes have on our mental health.

Understanding & Coping With Seasonal Sadness

Leilani Dowding, Writer
February 1, 2024
Are New Years Resolutions an effective way to reach goals?

Are “New Years Resolutions” an effective way to reach goals?

Leilani Dowding, Writer
January 19, 2024
The moment I heard about this project I immediately knew what I wanted to do and knew I wanted to put my time into something I genuinely care so much about. The Wellness Center. If you are interested in this project and potentially donating feel free to take a look at this flyer.

Wellness Center At Santa Rosa Academy

Leilani Dowding, Writer
December 15, 2023
There are so many hobbies and activities available to us in this day in age. Regardless of our interests, we are bound to find hobbies that correlate to them. Being productive and actively participating in these activities boosts our mood and overall well-being.

Mental Health: Importance of Having Hobbies

Leilani Dowding, Writer
December 7, 2023
A positive mindset is so important because it improves the quality of life. Not only that, but it makes our experiences and our daily activities much more enjoyable.

Mental Health: Mindset is Everything

Leilani Dowding, Writer
December 4, 2023
I encourage you to take these small steps, to take small parts of the day to enjoy the present, to appreciate yourself and the life youre living now. To focus on whats real and authentic in the world and to enjoy it.

Social Media: How We Can Better Our Lives in 2023 as Teens and Young Adults

Leilani Dowding, Writer
November 17, 2023
Mental health is a growing issue that over the last decade has been significantly more brought to light than ever before. However, being aware of the toll these issues have on every individual student across the world is much different than actively making changes and meeting the needs of all students across the board.

The importance of mental health wellness in the school environment

Leilani Dowding, Writer
November 6, 2023
Ms. Brittney Cairns joins the SRA staff as the new 10th grade English teacher and journalism adviser. She has been teaching for nine years and joined SRA after her family moved to Menifee from San Diego earlier in the year.

Ms. Cairns : How we walk the road of life built on success

Leilani Dowding, Writer
October 23, 2023
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