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The Paw Print

The student news site of Walt Whitman High School in Huntington Station, NY.

The Paw Print

The student news site of Walt Whitman High School in Huntington Station, NY.

The Paw Print

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Health Habits of Students at Whitman: Are Walt Whitman students taking proper care of themselves?

Abigail Tavera, Editor March 13, 2022

Good health is the foundation of our life. In order to be successful, to help others, to be the best people possible, we have to take care of ourselves first. Eat healthy, exercise, and sleep. These are...

Is Sleep Really Important For Your Academic Career?

Is Sleep Really Important For Your Academic Career?

Jason Devaraj, Guest Contributor May 30, 2016

Sleep is something everyone needs, but not something everyone gets enough of. It is recommended that we get an average of 7-8 hours of sleep every night, but do we actually meet that recommendation? Sleep...

Why Are We So Careless About Our Health?

Why Are We So Careless About Our Health?

Ashar Farooq, Opinion Writer April 5, 2016

Health is perhaps the most important thing in the world. However, we take it for granted. We are so careless about our health. We make choices and decisions that seem to pave a path to an awful wellbeing. Seriously,...

A “Heads Up” Against Concussions

A “Heads Up” Against Concussions

Ilana Desmond, Sports Editor December 1, 2015

With new studies showing up to 3,800,000 concussions per year, it is becoming more and more necessary for athletes to be aware of the growing problem.  High school athletes in particular are at risk for...

Fast Food: The Analysis

Fast Food: The Analysis

Ashar Farooq, Opinion Writer December 1, 2015

What’s your favorite fast food? Is it Dunkin Donuts or McDonalds? Perhaps it’s Wendy’s or Burger King? The truth is that there are way too many options when it comes to fast food. According to Christopher...

Ebola Here to Stay

Ebola Here to Stay

Megan Neuman, Politics Writer November 16, 2015

Ebola, the terrifying virus thought to have nearly been eradicated after striking the world with fear in 2014, has recently made headlines after a Scottish nurse and Ebola survivor was admitted into the...

What Does It Mean To Be Healthy?

Danielle Silverman, Opinion Writer October 14, 2015

To be healthy is much more than just a number on a scale or a tag. Health is complicated, complex and different for everyone. Many different aspects of life can affect someone’s well-being, which cannot...

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