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Roving Reporter: New year, new goals: students share their resolutions

Roving Reporter: New year, new goals: students share their resolutions
Junior Everett Richman
Junior Everett Richman
What is your New Year’s resolution this year?

“To not procrastinate.”

What was the motivation behind this resolution?

“I feel like I wasn’t getting any work done. I was just procrastinating all of it and I was getting overwhelmed.”

Did you stick to your New Year’s resolution for last year?

“I don’t remember mine [from] last [year] so no.”

Do you think you will stick to your resolution this year? 

“I hope so.” 

Junior Olivia-Green Seoul
Junior Olivia-Green Seoul
What is your New Year’s resolution this year?

“Try my best in school since it’s my junior year and do better with my mental health.”

What was the motivation behind this resolution?

“I feel like 2025 was not my year so I want to make 2026 my year.”

Did you stick to your New Year’s resolution for last year?

“I didn’t have any last year.”

Do you think you will stick to your resolution this year?

“Of course, because I feel like they are attainable.”

Sophomore Liam Reilly
Sophomore Liam Reilly
What is your New Year’s resolution this year?

“Drink more water everyday.” 

What was the motivation behind this resolution?

“Staying hydrated is important.”

Did you stick to your new years resolution for last year?

“No but this is a new one.”

Do you think you will stick to your resolution this year and why?

“Yeah I will because it’s easy to achieve.”

Sophomore Jane Campbell
Sophomore Jane Campbell
What is your New Year’s resolution this year?

“Studying more in advance for tests.”

What was the motivation behind this resolution?

“I feel like, depending on the class, I’m not always prepared enough for the test because I don’t start studying as early as I should. I also procrastinate sometimes.”

Did you stick to your New Year’s resolution last year?

“I don’t remember what my New Year’s resolution was last year.”

Do you think you will stick to your resolution this year?

“I really hope so.”

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