With Students’ Busy Schedules, Finding Time for Exercise Can Be a Challenge

Freshman Kyle Barry gets his exercise by running track and playing soccer. Photo by: Ashley Combs

By Ashley Combs

School sports are a large part of many student’s lives, and some of those who are not in sports may have a difficult time getting the right amount of exercise needed to be healthy. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says that teens should be physically active for 60 minutes or more every day. Although there are countless benefits that come from exercise, many teens are busy with school, work, family, friends, and other activities, so finding time for exercise can be a difficult task to accomplish.

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The War Between the French and Spanish Continues

 

For the eating war, students and teachers will be eating tacos. Photo by: Patricia Ortiz

By Patricia Ortiz

In 1862 the Mexican and French troops went into battle in Puebla, Mexico. The Mexican Army triumphed over the French on May 5 (Cinco de Mayo) at the battle. At Plymouth High School, the French have crushed the Spanish for three out of four years at the annual Cinco de Mayo eating contest.

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