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The Lightning Strike

The Student News Site of Dr. Michael M. Krop

The Lightning Strike

The Student News Site of Dr. Michael M. Krop

The Lightning Strike

The psychology of fear

Allyzon Lopez, Editor-in-Chief December 31, 2025

    Racing heart, shortness of breath and excessive sweating often take place when someone gets scared, but what is the psychology behind fear?      According to the Simply Psychology Organization,...

How losing can make us mentally stronger

Tahir Martin, Staff Writer December 30, 2025

     Your team just got blown out 50-zip and your coach isn’t taking it too well, the entire team is getting lectured in the locker room and it’s not taking the best toll on your mind right now.   ...

COUPLE ALERT: Junior Alicia Rapisarda and her boyfriend, walking around holding hands.

Growing up too fast: The reality of dating early

Jaden Banks, Feature Editor December 29, 2025

     The butterflies, the stolen texts, the rush and ethereal feeling of your first love. Dating at a young age might seem fun and exciting; however, it can have some surprising effects on teenagers'...

The dangers of weed: From the body to the mind

Seth Cohen, News Editor December 29, 2025

     Weed has surged in popularity, going from a completely stigmatized drug to one that has established a place in American culture, alongside other drugs like alcohol. Yet with this increase in use...

SCREEN TIME: Junior Freguy Mauscarie spends his lunch time on his 
phone.

The mental price of scrolling

Jade Goldsmith, Health and Science Editor December 29, 2025

     Your original intention was to check the time, now you're mindlessly scrolling through social media apps. For teens, this media exposure is causing deep stress and exhaustion, revealing the psychological...

Lifestyle changes, make the better choice

Lifestyle changes, make the better choice

Mia Talmasky, Staff Writer May 11, 2025

While it might seem easier to take a pill whenever you're experiencing a health concern rather than arranging your lifestyle, in many cases, the latter can make a significant impact. According to the...

BONDING TOGETHER: Students London Jackson and Josia Burrows listen to music together, making them feel comforted.

Music: the soundtrack to your emotions

Allyzon Lopez, Health and Science Editor May 11, 2025

     Logging onto your Spotify or Apple Music account, clicking your playlist and putting on headphones may seem like a casual thing, but music has more of an impact on us than we think.      When...

Your sleep pose, decoded

Cheyenne Aimes, Staff Writer May 11, 2025

We all crave comfort at bed-time, but the sleeping position we choose can quietly shape our rest and how our bodies feel when the sun comes up. Sleeping posture doesn't just affect how comfortable you...

Beyond the brain: the body's role in memory

Beyond the brain: the body’s role in memory

Keren Waisman, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

Imagine walking into a room and having Deja Vu in a place you've never been before. Why does your body remember things you can't? This process occurs as a result of something traumatic, or an overwhelming...

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