The Coffee Loft located in Marlborough is a hidden gem tucked away on 406 Lincoln St. The environment is a quaint, artsy cafe with couches, high top tables and booths to sit and sip. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other allergy-friendly options are available, ranging from sandwiches to iced tea shakers. A special aspect that sets this cafe apart from others is the abundance of local art on display...

High school is anxiety. No matter what grade you’re in or how many friends you have, the feeling that you’re surrounded and small never really fades. We all experience much more anxiety than usual in these ephemeral years. And in light of that heightened nervousness, kids with chronic anxiety struggle more. With 60% of our generation fitting that category, the silent monster creeps on more of your...

Looking back, the amount of time I’ve spent as a student was negatively correlated with the amount of sleep I got each night. As the evening hours ticked by, I was constantly confined to my books and papers, physics problems that were abandoned halfway and history essays left until the last minute. This might sound a little concerning, but as a night owl, I found solace in it all. There was a unique...

It’s easy for me to get lost in the comfort of familiarity. Occasionally, I catch myself shying away from risks and the new horizons they bring. But as my K-12 education comes to an end, I’m faced with a choice—or rather, a necessity—to challenge my old beliefs and step into the unknown. As a kid, I imagined my future through make-believe—roleplaying with Legos, Barbies and on Sims 4 alongside...