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On the Cover:Lauryn Maldonado ‘19 reaches for sleep

On the Back:Mr. Jackson’s Christmas tree takes a quick snooze.

In the Center: The Warrior Tribune staff sneak a story in during downtime.

Hello friends!

As finals roll around, we all face one common enemy: sleep. Many of us stay up until all hours of the night trying to cram that last piece of information into our heads, memorize that last equation, or recite all of those vocabulary words. That, or we stay up until 3 A.M. scrolling through Twitter and watching The Office. Then, we wake up (extremely late, I might add), drink a cup of coffee or two, go to school, go home, and repeat.

You’ve probably guessed by now that I’m referring to my daily schedule. 10/10 would not recommend.

Honestly though, I think I should take some serious notes on all of these articles and start practicing them in my daily life.

You all should too. Sleep is so important in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Without that 8 hours of brain-recharging, it’s extremely difficult to do anything functional.

This winter break, take a day or two to rest. Put on some Netflix, make some tea, and treat yo self to a day of relaxation. You survived final exams. That’s a major accomplishment, and you deserve a reward.

In addition to catching up on sleep, catch up with the people you love. The holidays are all about rejoicing the life you have and the people you have in it. We have three weeks off; that’s enough time to spread some major love.

No matter what holiday you celebrate, or if you celebrate any at all, have a great winter break. Do what you love with who you love, and enjoy your month of peace.

Also, pretty please enjoy this issue because the entire staff has lost sleep. If there is any negativity targeted toward it, we will all probably cry.

Happy holidays, and sweet dreams!

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

TYLER HOTZOpinions Editor

HAYDEN STEAGALLandLOUIEBALTIERRA Warrior Tribune

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This issue we focused on the effects of sleep deprevation and things of that nature, so we decided for those of you who have a hard time going to sleep without music, that we would make a playlist especially for you. Hope you enjoy this playlist.

“Lullaby” Perfect Circle“Street Spirit (Fade Out)” Radiohead“Beach Baby” Bon Iver“Wish You Were Here” Pink Floyd“Ultraviolence” Lana Del Rey“Beach Side” Kings of Leon“Youth” Daughter“Angels” The xx“Yellow” Coldplay“Gimme All Your Love” Alabama Shakes“Objects in the Mirror” Mac Miller“Pink Toes” Childish Gambino“Hello” Adele“Another One” Mac Demarco“Feel It All Around” Washed Out“Skinny Love” Bon Iver“The Harvest” Tribal Seeds“Forbidden Knowledge” Raury“Them Changes” Thundercat“Morning” Beck

Mac DemarcoWhile trying to go to sleep, I look for some Mac Demarco because the vocals and guitar are smooth and very soothing. Billboard.com reported that his album “Another One” reached its peak position of 25 on August 2015. It is easily his best album to date.

Bon IverBon Iver has led the march of indie folk music for the last five years. His use of the violin and other folk instruments creates a deep and melow sound that can make almost anyone ready to fall alseep. Billboard.com reported that his album titled “Bon Iver” reached number two on July 2011. If you like chill music, you will love this album.

MUSIC OUTLET

Sleepy Time Playlist

Artists to look for:


MELISSA NOWITZKY ‘16Editor-in-Chief

Counting SheepSleep isn’t for the weak. As a 17-year old, I often get the remark, “Why are you so tired? All you do is go to school.” To those people, I beg to differ. I go to school, work part time, I have several after-school activities, family priorities, and try to keep whatever remnants of a social life I have. While maintaining the extremely fragile balance in my life, I also have to have time to upkeep my personal cleanliness, eat, and most importantly, sleep.

How does sleep affect my body? According to the National Sleep Foundation, teens ages 14 to 17 should have 9 to 11 hours of sleep each night, which is almost laughable compared to the measly five hours most of us recieve at night. But not getting those crucial hours of sleep can have some serious negative effects on your mental, physical, and emotional health. To mention just a few, our reaction times slow down, our blood pressure rises, we eat more, and we increase the risk of obesity and diabetes. As adolescents, we need the proper amount of sleep to help our bodies properly recharge, fix problems, help our brains figure out what we learned from the day.

Circadian Rhythms These rhythms dictate our sleeping cycle (see next page). Our circadian rhythm tells our body when it’s tired, when to produce melatonin, and when to go to sleep. It shifts forward one to two hours after puberty so if you were accustomed to falling asleep at 9 p.m., after puberty, you won’t feel tired until 11 p.m. or midnight.

The best way to get a good night’s sleep, in my 17-year old opinon, is to stay active and productive all day. When it comes time to go to bed, start to slow down and relax.

Happy Sleeping.

How much sleep do you get on a school night?Six hours of sleep on average.

How many extra-cirricular activities do you participate in?Track, but anyone feel free to recruit me.

Do you have any ideas as to what the school could do to help us get more sleep?Turn off the lights to help your brain produce melatonin.

Jesse Flores, ‘18

Ramon Ferrufino, ‘16

Breyonce Luckey, ‘19

Awake

Dream Sleep

Transition to Sleep

Deep Sleep Light

Sleep

This is the first stage of the sleep cycle. This stage can be momentary, or last for

an hour or longer. We are at this stage when we get into

bed and are fully functional. During our sleep cycle, we are usually awake when

we change our sleep positions.

This second stage usually only lasts

about five minutes. Your eyes move

slowly under your eyelids, muscle activity slows,

and you are easily awakened.

The third stage is the first stage of *true* sleep. It lasts about

ten to fifteen minutes. During this stage,

eye movement stops, heart rate slows, and your body temprature

decreases.

During this stage, you are hard to wake up. If you are awoken, you do not

immediately adjust to your situation and feel groggy and disoriented for

several minutes.In this deepest stage of sleep, your

brain waves are extremely slow. Blood flow is directed away from

your brain and toward your muscles, allowing them to restore energy, repair damage done, and prepare for the day

ahead.

About 70-90 minutes after falling asleep, you enter the REM stage and begin to dream. During

this, your eyes may move rapidly, your breathing shallows,

your heart rate and blood presure increase, and your

arm and leg muscles are paralyzed.

This stage plays a key role in learning and memory. Our brain processes

and consolidates information that

has been learned through the day, and creates connections of other memories

to strengthen them. Your supply of

neurotransmitters are replinished as well, such as dopamine

and serotonin.

Sources:ninds.nih.govhelpguide.orghealthysleep.med.harvard.edunhlbi.nih.gov

How much sleep do you get on a school night?Five hours

How many extra-cirricular activities do you participate in?Two - soccer and work

Do you have any ideas as to what the school could do to help us get more sleep?Don’t give out homework or start school later.

How much sleep do you get on a school night?Seven hours

How many extra-cirricular activities do you participate in?Soccer

Do you have any ideas as to what the school could do to help us get more sleep?Give us less homework and not to give test on the same day.

Circadian Rhythm


Ana Hinojosa, ‘16During softball season it’s pretty critical that you bring all the right practice clothes for each different day so bringing your duffel bag is paramount. Well one night during season I had a dream that we were loading the bus to go out of town and I realized I didn’t have my bag with me so I ran back into the school to see if I left it anywhere and someone told me I put it in Chavera’s room so I went there and it wasn’t there so I ran back to the field house where the bus was and my bag was in the locker room. When I opened it, it was empty and I was so nervous because I knew coach was going to have some type of punishment when she finds out, so I threw up inside the bag and then I woke up.

InterpretationAn anxiety dream is an unpleasant dream which is less disturbing than a nightmare. Anxiety dreams are characterized by the feelings of unease, distress, or apprehension in the dreamer upon waking.

Samantha Enderle, ‘16I remember I had a dream that I went to Skateland with some friends and I was skating and I crashed into Jack Black. He helped me up and asked me on a date so I said yes. My dream was a couple years long and I ended up marrying him and having a family with him and every anniversary we went to Skateland.

InterpretationA person dreaming about [a celebrity] is seeking inspiration ... or some characteristic that is associated with that celebrity.

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Ben De la Paz, ‘16 My dream started at the property behind my house there was a bunch of dinosaurs, just roaming around minding their own business, I thought “oh this is pretty cool,” so I was walking around just looking at all the dinosaurs and then this big T-rex came and started killing all the dinosaurs, so I freaked out and ran back to the fence and then the T-rex saw me and started chasing me, so I climbed over the fence and got back into my house just before the T-rex got me, and I was looking down the hallway and I could see its head in the garage and it was trying to get into the house, then my mom was like “Ben you need to get your shoes on, we’re gonna be late,” and I was like “Mom theres a T-rex in the house,” and she was like “IDC we need to go.” and thats how it ended.

InterpretationTo see a dinosaur in your dream symbolizes an outdated attitude. You may need to discard your old ways of thinking and habits. To dream that you are being chased by a dinosaur, indicates your fears of no longer being needed or useful.

Dream A Little Dream

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Isabella Longoria ‘16“I sleep with two blankets, on my stomach and cuddle my pillow. My Star Wars nightlight is on. During the night I move around a lot and usually end up on the other side of my bed, facing horizontally. On average I get about 4 hours of sleep each night. On most nights I fall asleep on my homework and wake up covered in it.”

Phillip Falcon ‘16“The fan has to be on before I drift off, and I have to listen to music. I experience sleep paralysis from time to time in my sleep. It’s frightening and scary every time it happens. I can’t move or talk.”

Marysa Luis ‘16“My bedtime ritual is that I always have to have a blanket next to my pillow. I have to shower at 9:30 so that I’m in bed by 10. Also, I wake up multiple times during the night, every night.”

Kayla Ceballos ‘18“My routine before going to sleep is taking a shower, brushing out my hair and when I fall asleep, I’ve been told that I sleeptalk and mumble during the night.”

Jonathan Cruz ‘17“First I take a shower, then I brush my hair, after that I watch Mobvies and catch up on any homework, by then it’s 11 pm. I’m usually on my phone for a few hours on Twitter and Snapchat until I crash.”

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Sleep Habits and Routines Includes the following:

-Sleepwalking

-Talking

-Eating

-Sending Text Messages

-Snoring

-Drooling

-Bed Wetting

-Sweating Excessively


TELL ME ABOUT IT

Bad Sleep ExperiencesIn Class

Mrs. Chavera

Have you ever had any kids fall asleep in class? If so what did you do?A couple of times we left kids in class and turned off the lights so when they woke up they were alone and in the dark. Then there is when a kid snores really loud, kids normally get a kick out of that. Other than that I try to keep kids awake.

Ricky Garza ‘16

Have you ever fallen asleep in class? If so what happened?

All the time. One time when I woke up I had to burp a bunch because I had slept with my head down and it made like air pockets, that turned into burps.

Kristin Mcwhorter ‘17


Yes I’ve fallen asleep in class. Well when I woke up I didn’t know where I was or the day, then Coach Cooper made fun of me. :(

Hannah Hays ‘17


Yeah like every day. Last year when I took one of the EOC tests I fell asleep and when I woke up I had drooled all over the desk, the sleeve of my jacket was soaked.

Have you ever fallen asleep in classonly to realize when you wake up that everyone’s looking at you? Not only when you wake up do you make a loud noise, but you were also doing something weird in your sleep like talking, making a weird face, or something like that and everyone’s laughing about it. It may be embarrassing but it happens to almost everyone. Just be ready because it will happen at some point.Hayden

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CAFFEINE...

How Much Is Too Much?Face it, we’ve all had sleepless nights that result in consuming a dangerous amount of caffeine, such as coffee, the next day. Coffee is a quick fix to the “I’m exhausted” problem in which everyone struggles. It has plenty of perks: it keeps you awake, the smell can help with stress relief, and it even tastes good (though some may disagree). Although coffee may seem like the answer to your prayers, in large doses, the drink is potentially harmful to your health.

Caffeine, a drug found in many common foods that stimulates the central nervous system, in turn causing consumers to feel more awake and alert, is easily abused. According to the Mayo Clinic, a healthy amount of caffeine for adults is 400 milligrams per day, which is roughly four cups of brewed coffee, ten cans of soda, or two energy shot drinks. However, adolescents (the awkward ages between puberty and adulthood) are only advised to consume 100 milligrams a day, the equivalent of one cup of coffee and less than the amount of caffeine in one can of Red Bull Yellow Edition. A study conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 73 percent of American teenagers claim to consume caffeine each day. Of that, 24 percent attribute their caffeine intake to coffee, 38 percent to soda, and 11 percent to energy drinks or caffeine powders.

When consumed, caffeine works to provide energy to all parts of the body. If too much caffeine is ingested, excessive energy is distributed to the body which causes the jitters, insomnia, and high blood pressure. According to Healthline, caffeine overdose can even result in permanent damage to the reproductive and skeletal systems. Large doses of caffeine also causes headaches, increased urination, and tremors.

Like any drug, it is possible to become addicted to caffeine. According to Johns Hopkins University, 80 to 90 percent of American adults and teens are addicted to caffeine to some extent. Withdrawal from caffeine includes symptoms of headaches, nausea, vomiting, and anxiety. Senior Alex Tamez has experienced some of these withdrawal symptoms first hand.

“When I don’t have caffeine, I get really bad headaches, start to shake, and I get cranky,” Tamez said.

To quiet the symptoms, Tamez drinks water to clear the caffeine from her system.

Next time, instead of reaching for your largest cup of coffee, opt for a smaller one. You’ll be able to conquer the day without worrying about any symptoms. If you’re combatting a caffeine addiction, don’t quit cold turkey. Wane off caffeine by ingesting decreasing amounts each day. It will decrease the severity of your symptoms and make ridding your addiction simpler.

Miss PrattYour caffeine of choice?Coffee. Lots of coffee.

Do you overcaffeinate?Um, yes. Everyone knows that.

The Effects of Caffeine on the Body

Headache

Weak Bones

Joint Pain

Increased Urination The Jitters

High Blood Pressure

Diarrhea

Heartburn

Nausea/ Vomiting

Brianna Sandoval ‘17


“I’m a little shaky after five cups of

coffee. It’s okay though. Life

goes on”-Tyler

Sleepy Thoughts from a Sleepy Staff

“I’m really tired, so I can’t think of anything.”-Louie

“I’m late to school everyday because I manage to sleep through all five of my alarms.”

-Isabel

“HAHAHAHA... I’m exhausted.”

-Melissa“Daily naps cure everything.”-Natty


CHARLOTTE DAVISPhoto Editor

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For those inevitable nights when we can’t resist the urge to walk to the fridge and salvage whatever we can find, here are some simple and delicious midnight snacks to satisfy that late-night hunger.

FAVORITES AND NEW IDEAS

WHAT IS YOUR GO-TO MIDNIGHT SNACK? Cold pizza with ranch because why not? It’s great.

WHAT’S YOUR ROUTINE FOR FINDING FOOD?I stand in the kitchen and scan the pantry and fridge then ask people what I should eat. Then I choose the polar opposite of what they say.

WHAT’S YOUR GUILTY PLEASURE FOR MIDNIGHT SNACKS?

Ice Cream. Enough said.

WHAT DID YOU THINK ABOUT THE MUG CAKE?It was suprisingly really good! I’m actually craving it right now that we are thinking about it.

WOULD YOU MAKE IT AGAIN FOR YOURSELF?I will definitely make this for myself because it looks really easy to make plus it’s easy to make.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST COMMON CRAVING?Whataburger, goldfish, popcorn and most importantly strawberries are cravings of mine.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: EASY

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cocoa powder1 to 2 tablespoons sugarPinch of salt1 cup milk1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1) Whisk together the cocoa, sugar, salt, and 2

tablespoons of milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until cocoa and sugar are dissolved.

2)Stir in the rest of the milk3)Stir in vanilla and serve4)Enjoy!

HOT CHOCOLATE

Arden Turman ‘18 WHAT IS YOUR GO-TO MIDNIGHT SNACK?My favorite midnight snack would probably have to be grapes and bread.

WHAT’S YOUR ROUTINE FOR FINDING FOOD?I usually just look through the pantry until I find something.

WHAT’S YOUR GUILTY PLEASURE FOR MIDNIGHT SNACKS?

I enjoy eating cereal right out of the box and drinking juice from the container.

WHAT DID YOU THINK ABOUT THE HOT CHOCOLATE?It was really nice, very creamy and chocolatey.

WOULD YOU MAKE IT AGAIN FOR YOURSELF?Heck yeah! I’d make it myself. It was really good, and the recipe seemed really easy.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST COMMON CRAVING?I really crave fruits in the middle of the night.

Kayley Bintliff ‘18

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM

Ingredients: 4tbsp. of sugar4tbsp.of flour 2 tbsp. of cocoa1 large egg3 tbsp. of milk3 tbsp. of oil

1) put all dry ingredients in mug 2) add your egg milk and oil3) mix all ingredients4) put mug in microwave

for one minute and thrity seconds5) enjoy!

MUG CAKE


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For the Love ofSLEEPPOLLS

We asked common questions about sleep and 175 members of the student body repsonded with their sleep habits.

34%66%

DO YOU REMEMBER YOUR DREAMS?FAN ON OR OFF?

NAPS?49%51%

49%51%

28%72%

76%24%

93% 7%

20% 23%33%24%

80% 6%14%

19%39% 42%

16% 9%

ON AVERAGE, HOW MUCH SLEEP DO YOU GET?

HEAVY OR LIGHT SLEEPER?

NIGHTLIGHT OR DARK?

DO YOU WAKE UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT?

HOW MANY PILLOWS DO YOU SLEEP WITH?

WHEN DO YOU SHOWER?

DO YOU SLEEP WITH STUFFED ANIMALS?

Do you sleep with stuffed animals?I sleep with a Captain America teddy bear. How cool is that? It’s great for cuddling!

How many pillows do you sleep with?Is Bajillion a word? Because that’s basically it.

Do you remember your dreams?Only if they are super scary nightmares normally involving clowns or lizards, especially lizards...

4-5 HOURS

COMPLETELY DARK

SHH... I’M GOING TO WAKE UP

NO, I MANAGE TO STAY AWAKEYES, HOW WOULD I SURVIVE

ON OFF

MRS.GREY COULDN’T WAKE ME UP

NIGHTLIGHT CRACK THE DOOR

8-9 HOURS WHY AM I AWAKE?

6-7 HOURS

YES NO

YES NO DEPENDS

1 PILLOW 2 PILLOWS 3 PILLOWS 4 PILLOWS

BEFORE BED IN THE MORNING

YES, BUT DON’T TELL ANYONE NO

EMMA LASSIG ‘18Nightlight or Dark?Definitely a nightlight because the dark is scary. Somebody could grab my toes while I’m sleeping. Creepy...

On average, how much sleep do you get?During volleyball season, none. The rest of the time I get four to five hours... I guess. In the summer time, it’s more like 12 to be honest.

29% 46%


HELPFUL TIPS

The Do’s & Don’ts of Bedtime

HELPFUL TIPS

From the Experts.. You

TOP TEN TIPS

6. Do go outside and exercise early in the dayNatural sunlight can help keep your melatonin in a healthy balance. Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland, which is located in the brain, it is what helps us control our sleep and wake cycles. Exercising at least three hours before bedtime allows the body sufficient time to wind down for a good night’s sleep.

7. Do remember that your bed IS YOUR BEDYour bed is for sleep and sleeping only. Don’t bring your school work, phone, or pet to your bed. You may think your cat or dog is cute but they carry allergens that can keep you up at night; so skip the sniffles and sleep soundly all by yourself. Imagine how much more room you’d have in your bed without your pets, and all those books and homework sheets! Sounds nice right?

8. Do keep it dark and cool and quiet.. but not too quiet Block out all of the light that you can! Your room should be like a dark, cool cave. Avoid charging your phone or other electronics in your room, even this little bit of light could be distracting. If necessary put your alarm clock in your bedside drawer, this will block out the light and also help you wake up in the morning to try and find it to turn it off. Try to keep your room’s temperature between 60-75 degrees Farenheit. You also want your room to be relatively quiet but like I said, not too quiet. If you live near a noisy street or have disrupting dogs, try blocking out the sounds with a fan or a white noise machine. White noise is a combination of sound frequencies that is reported to help with insomnia.

9. Do eat for sleepTry to eat foods rich in magnesium, like halibut, almonds, cashews, and spinach, and foods high in vitamin B complex, like leafy green vegetables, nuts, and legumes. Some experts also recommend taking supplements of taurine, vitamin B6, and magnesium.

10. Don’t go to sleep until you are sleepy Forcing ourselves to try and go to sleep because we know we have a long day ahead of us is counter productive. But forcing yourself to sleep usually results in tossing and turning and having a restless night. Instead you should try doing relaxing activities to get you sleepy. Try listening to soothing music or meditate until you feel the need to doze off.

TOP TEN TIPS

1. Do make a sleep scheduleTry to fall asleep and wake up at the same time every night and day. Even on weekends! I know it’s hard to wake up before noon on Saturday mornings- it’s supposed to be your sleep-in day- but you’ll sleep better on the weekdays if you stick to a routine. Thus allowing you to be refreshed and ready for the long days of school ahead of you.

2. Don’t use your brainIt’s as simple as that. Don’t do any brain-stimulating activities right before bed. This includes watching stimulating TV shows, reading complex material, or thinking too hard about anything. Don’t do it! It keeps the mind up and makes it harder to fall asleep.

3. Do power off your electronics and dim the lights about an hour before bedYour electronic screens emit a blue light that can disrupt the body from sleeping. If you can’t put down the phone at least lower your phone’s brightness. And if you don’t want to sit in a dark room, try using “soft/warm” lightbulbs so you don’t disrupt your body’s nervous system.

4. Do vent your stressSo you didn’t have enough time in the day to vent out your feelings to your family or friends? And now you can’t sleep because all of these thoughts are running through your head? Try journaling your feelings. It’s nothing fancy, all you need is paper and a writing utensil.

5. Do NAPNaps are a gift sent from above, but with this gift comes responsibility. You should only nap for 10-20 minutes a day, no more and no less. Napping, of course, helps us feel rested and refreshed but that’s not all! It also helps with our creativity and memory. Beware! Avoid napping after 3 or 4 p.m.

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Eli Leal’16“To get a good night’s rest, I usually work out, take a shower *pauses* brush my teeth, play Fallout 4 then hit the sack.”

Emily Sanchez’16“I usually put on “How It’s Made” and knock out two seconds later.”

Kerisma Gonzalez’19“Music helps me sleep.”

Anna Salazar’19“*laughs nervously* um, knowing that someone cares about me [helps me sleep].”


sNOw time for Z’s

Break is opportunity for needed sleepAnother sleep deprived night in the life of Morgan Apostol `18:*Beep Beep Beep* The alarm rings as Morgan picks her head up from the papers now stuck to her face. She remembers tossing her phone on the bed, sitting at her desk, and glancing at the clock flashing 2:15 am. She remembers checking over her algebra homework for “like the third time”, but said she had to get up for band four hours later so everything was still a bit fuzzy from sleep.When asked “How often do you get less than six hours of sleep a night, honestly?” she responds, laughing “Uuumm, like all the time”.

“What are you doing while you aren’t working?”

She responded with this list:- texting 25%- pinterest 15%- reading 10%- twitter 5%- playing games 15%- napping 10%- talking on the phone 25%

-margin of error 5%

Sleep deprivation across the nationStudents are not superhuman and do not usually bore their minds on homework for five plus hours. This provides time for some down time, otherwise known as procrastination. A survey from PRNEWSWIRE revealed out of 1,613 students from various high schools and universities a whopping 87 percent admitted to spending time procrastinating starting their homework when in actuality it takes them half the

time to actually complete it.

This article ,a perfect example, was written at 1:04 a.m. the day it is due, after assigned two weeks to finish it; although I kept shrugging it off, and reassuring myself, “I’ve got loads of time,” something 67 percent of people can relate to saying and regretting. But what hinders our abilities to keep focus on the task that should be at hand?

After a long day of school, and possible extracurricular activities, your mind starts digressing from it’s highly active, stimulated state to a more mellow, relaxed, let’s

curl up in bed state. This “yo, I’m sleepy” mindset impedes the duration of concentration and for people with other distractions: hunger, fatigue, discomfort, desire to socialize, loathing homework, ADHD, depression, family issues, etc. the ability to complete anything in a timely manner proves to be a grueling task; which leads to the focus here, sleep deprivation. Polls by PRNEWSWIRE reveal that 72 percent of students in the U.S. are more likely to stay up texting, surfing social media, watching tv, finishing assignments due the next day, or in some rare cases studying

Here are some tips to getting back into the groove of your natural sleep patterns:

+Set a sleep schedule (and stick to it).Try to set an alarm signalling your time to start relaxing and winding down for the day.Maybe even have your parents help enforce a bedtime and waketime everyday so that you can start really seeing a difference in your everyday routine.

+Be smart about napping. Studies present a perfect nap can range from 30 to approximately 45 minutes.

+Fight after-dinner drowsiness.Don’t let yourself sit down and relax after dinner because we all know the “I’m just going to lay down for a second” thought never turns out the way we had planned. Get up, get stimulated, maybe take a break from your homework assignments for 30 minutes and do whatever it is that makes you happy.

+Avoid working in your bed. Instead find a place comfortable and quiet that you know you will be able to work efficiently. The less time you spend doing homework the more time you have to yourself and sleeping!

+Nobody is worth losing sleep over. TURN OFF YOUR NOTIFICATIONS and get some shut eye. That cute dude you’re texting will still exist tomorrow (at a reasonable hour.)

rather than spending time getting quality sleep. Yep, that’s right studies also find that 52 percent of students are getting between five to six hours of sleep on weekdays, when according to the National Sleep Foundation the average person aged 13-18 should be receiving seven to nine.

InstabilityThe lack of sleep in teens today has reached an all-time high and the number of sleepless students keep progressing.Often teens do not contemplate much of what not getting a full night’s sleep does to thier bodies, although it’s affects are very unhealthy. By not giving your brain time to regenerate and absorb all of your memory from the day, one causes their retention levels to decrease and cognitive function to decline. Even scarier, continude nights with less than seven hours of sleep increases the chance of heart disease, obesity, and depression. Twenty-four hours of continuous wakefulness induces impairments in performance equivalent to those induced by a blood-alcohol level of 0.10 percent; beyond the legal limit for drivers in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that fatigue is a cause in 100,000 auto crashes and 1,550 crash-related deaths a year in the U.S. The problem is greatest among people under 25-years old.

Winter Goals Over this winter break, catch some of those Z’s; rejuvenate yourself for the upcoming semester. At this point in students lives the optimal amount of sleep is necessary to stay emotionally stable, healthy, and sharp.

48% of students who said they procrastinate do it because they

easily get distracted.

40% of students who said they procrastinate do it because they

don’t know where to begin.

According to a 1,613 student poll these statistics were revealed:

51% of students reported finishing a paper before it’s due.

Morgan Apostol ‘18

LINDSAY JOHNSON`18Warrior Tribune


ARIESMarch 21-April 19This month will be very difficult and stressful for you but don’t let that get you down because just around the corner are the holidays! Take a step back from all the things causing problems in your life and let them take care of themselves. Have fun with friends you haven’t seen in a while.

CANCERJune 22-July 23This month you will be faced with a very difficult task; you might have to choose between something or someone you love. Don’t let this stress you out too much, trust yourself enough to make the right choice. There is no right or wrong, what matters is that it makes you happy.

TAURUSApril 20-May 20This month will be an exceptionally bright time. You will soon be rewarded for all the hard work you’ve been doing. Relationships with friends have been going very well as you find yourself opening up more. Take advantage of this time off and sleep! So take it easy and enjoy this “chill” month.

LEOJuly 24- August 23This month, you might have some rough patches in your relationships with friends and some family members. Don’t let little agruments get the best of you.If things aren’t going well, pull them aside and try to fix the problem. Since it’s Christmas time you can use this to bring your friends and family together.

GEMINIMay 21- June 21This month you will find out who your real friends are. Don’t be suprised if someone close to you ends up going against you. In a time of need, lean on your family for support. Use this time off to reflect on what it really means to be a friend. Use the holidays to cherish the time you have with the ones close to you.

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DECEMBERVIRGO

August 24- September 22This month you will find yourself overloaded with things to do. You might find yourself stressing but if you keep your head clear, you will be able to work through it. Don’t over work yourself though, if you’re tired go ahead and take a nap; catch up on your ZZZ’s.

WHAT ARE ZODIAC SIGNS, WHAT DO THEY MEAN? There are 12 constellations (Aries, Taurus and so on) in the imaginary band in the sky through which the sun, the moon, and the planets appear to move. These 12 constellations are the signs of the zodiac which are used in astrology. Each sign coralates with how the planets and stars are aligned when you’re born.

LIBRASeptember 23- October 22This month will be a very easy, “go with the flow” type of month -- finally! You’ve been through a lot recently so just take advantage of this time off from school to focus on yourself. It’s tough but you need to stop worrying so much about other people and do what makes you happy.

CAPRICORNDecember 22- January 20This month will either be very emotional or calm; it’s up to you to decide. Things are falling into place and it’s your choice to mope around or you can make the best of it. Letting things go isn’t a bad thing and can actually be healthy for you mentally.

SCORPIOOctober 23- November 22This month you will realize a lot about yourself and others in your life. You might need to look at those closest to you and ask yourself, are they really my friends? Don’t hang on to toxic friendships. Focus on making your life better for you and don’t focus so much on others.

AQUARIUSJanuary 21- February 19This month will be complicated to say the least. People will try to get under your skin and bring you down, don’t let them get to you. Remember shady people do shady things but there will be brighter days. Stay strong. Embrace your close friends and focus on the better things on life.

SAGITTARIUSNovember 23- December 21This will be one of the best months of the year. It will be a very cheerful and fun time with friends and family. Things have been looking really well for you lately, especially with relationships and school. Keep on the right track and continue to do what you’ve been doing!

PISCESFebruary 20- March 20This month you’ll experience a few struggles but luckily you’re good at going with the flow of things. Despite the minor set backs, it will still be a relatively positive month. Since the holidays are just around the corner, give a gift and spread the love and happiness.

Your month will be equivilent to...

1- no sleep 2- a

nightmare

3- tossing and turning

4- a full nights rest

5- sleeping in late

AbigailLand’17Warrior Tribune

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE AND LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOUR SIGN?Well my least favorite thing is how strict I am on myself. My favorite thing would have to be my work ethic; my ability to push myself to be better.

DO YOU THINK YOU RELATE TO YOUR SIGN?Oh yes, definetly. Capricorns are really hard working and we tend to put a lot of pressure on ourselves, which I do.

IF YOU COULD GIVE ADVICE TO ALL THE OTHER CAPRICORNS, WHATWOULD YOU TELL THEM? No matter what anyone says, you’re cool and know how to have fun.

SagittariusHOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?I’m kinda insensitive. I’ll just tell people what I think straight up, no sugar coating.

DO YOU THINK YOU GET ALONG WELL WITH OTHER SAGITTARIUS?Yeah, well my sister is the same sign and though I don’t neccesarily get along with her, I do understand her. Like I get why certain things upset her.

WHAT IS SOME ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE TO OTHER SAGITTARIUS? WHAT WOULD YOU TELL THEM?Don’t allow people to get under your skin because once they’re there, they will stay there.

Dominic Garcia, ’18

CaitlinStrahan,‘19

Capricorn

All I want for Christmas are some ZZZ’s!

Warrior TribuneNOVEMBER 2015

APPROXAMATELY 25 TO 30 MILLION REAL CHRISTMAS TREES ARE SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES YEARLY

ON AVERAGE, A FULL GROWN CHRISTMAS TREE IS OLDER THAN A FRESHMAN (16 YEARS OLD)

PEOPLE SPEND ABOUT $380 BILLION DOLLARS

WORLDWIDE ON CHRISTMAS GIFTS

ACCORDING TO A 2013 SURVEY, THE AVERAGE

CONSUMER SPENDS ABOUT $704 ON

CHRISTAMS GIFTS

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