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Lessons in Skydiving: Facing Fears and Freefalling

At the beginning of the year, I made a bucket list for myself of things I wanted to do in order to challenge myself and live life to the fullest. At the top of my bucket list for the year is skydiving. As a naturally fearful person, I’m not exactly sure what captivated me to skydive, but fears aside, I did, and I’m going to tell you if you should try skydiving too.

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Where Should I Study?: All of the Study Locations at Jenks High School

With finals approaching, everyone is in need of a good study spot. What you might not know, is that there are abundant options right here at Jenks High School! Each building has locations perfect for studying especially as we get closer to the end of the school year. Below are all of the different study spots at Jenks High School.

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Follow the Money: Why Oklahoma is Restricting Renewable Energy

I've always been an outside kid; for as long as I can remember, I preferred to spend every possible moment outdoors. This never really changed: whether I'm sitting on the back porch doing homework, running down a trail, or backpacking through the woods, I spend as much time as I possibly can in the fresh air. To me, it always seemed that no matter what problem you are dealing with, you can feel just a little better when you are outside. It always brought me a tiny sense of peace, no matter the circumstances.

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