Janani Kumaran is a 18-year-old Gainesville High School National Merit Finalist, a Lombardi nominee and a recently accepted member of UF’s class of 2026. After a tumultuous high school experience because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kumaran is celebrating her successes… read more
Picture this: It’s Saturday night, you’ve had a day of relaxation and family time and you don’t want the fun to stop! You open your game closet, and there lie the same three games you’ve had for an eternity. One… read more
5 Shows for Tweens and What They’re About Being a tween means being in that in-between stage where you’re too mature for cartoons but too young for young adult shows with more mature content. It can be difficult finding shows… read more
It’s hard to get a healthy breakfast in when you’re trying to get your children to school on time. Growing up with two younger sisters, my mom always was running around the house in the morning. Whether she was scrambling… read more
We’ve all heard it (and said it): “Get out of the dirt!” “Get that out of your mouth!” “You’re getting filthy!” But what if playing in the dirt is actually beneficial for kids? In a global pandemic, kids are spending… read more
Donuts, cakes, cookies and alfredo sauce -- what do these all have in common? All items use milk-related products! In fact, name one item that doesn’t contain milk -- I’ll wait. Cow milk is one of the most common ingredients… read more
When I turned 18, I walked into a gynecologist’s office for the first time. The clinic lights shone bright and white. The room smelled sanitized and clean. Footsteps on the ground tapped outside in the hallway. The chair underneath me… read more
Language evolves. Language changes. Language reflects. Children, especially those with access to TikTok, understand this. They emulate new phrases. They change. They evolve. They create. So, if you don’t spend 5 hours scrolling through TikTok or Instagram each day, you… read more
March is Women’s History Month, a national celebration recognizing the achievements of various American women throughout history and the progress they have made in multiple fields. In addition to overcoming gender inequality, many have played a vital role in talks… read more
It’s a proud time to be a citizen of Alachua County. The National Merit Scholarship program has recognized 39 Alachua County Public School students as finalists in the prestigious program. The number of finalists is the second highest in Alachua… read more
