Burned out? 5 ways to get psyched for school again

School dragging ya down? Regain that first day freshness with these five bright ideas for giving your year a major reboot. Read on… Get involved in something new Looking forward to an activity you really, truly enjoy, like ultimate Frisbee...

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How to fall in love with your least favorite class

No matter how awesome your electives are or how kooky your Shakespeare teacher is, we know there’s at least one black hole of boredom plopped right in the middle of your school schedule. Thought you were doomed to propping your...

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How to be the queen of hearts

Wanna be the girl everyone adores? Of course you do! Forget the fake smiles and insincere, “Hi, how are you?” Qs. Here’s the GL guide to rocking your way to the top…for real. Rule #1 Don’t give in...

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Rule your school! 8 steps to self confidence

Your teacher is calling on people at random, that cutie might actually be looking in your direction and you already got the last three problems wrong. Don’t freak! We’ve got the trick to bust those nerves and kick classroom stress. With these...

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I feel dumb in class

I've been trying hard in school, but sometimes I just feel so dumb in class. Dear Not a Star Student, Very few kinds shine in every subject. Many students who ace English stumble over math, and many mathematicians can't handle French verbs...

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Rock your half-day

What’s the best way to start winter break with a bang? Rocking the last few hours that separates you from festive freedom, of course. Sure, waking up to a blaring alarm clock might not put ya in the mood, but tune the radio...

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Wanna make a new friend? 4 festive ice breakers

Just ‘cause it’s not the beginning of the school year doesn’t mean ya don’t wanna grow your group. You know what we say: the more the merrier! Here are four easy ways to break the ice with a babe you’re...

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Group project survival guide

Whether you’re working on something as big as a science fair project or as small as a first-day get-to-know-you activity, it’s always tough to work with someone who wasn’t your first choice. And even if ya did pick your teammates, you might find...

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How to charm your homeroom teacher

You might think that your homeroom teacher isn’t all that important ‘cause after all, you only see him or her for a little bit each week. But you’d be surprised how much a bad relationship there can mess up the rest of your...

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100 awesome things to do this school year

Slip on your stellar back-to-school duds, grab your backpack (and your bestie) and get ready to make this school year your best one yet. From great grades to fab first dates, cool weekend ideas and cafeteria funnies, we've got 100...

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