Periodical #10
Interim Week at MLWGS
Interim week is coming up for the Maggie Walker Dragons this week. With quizzes, tests, and projects filling up Dragon schedules, and winter sports starting up, everyone is sure to be preoccupied every second in the next couple of days. Throughout this week, make sure you keep up with your mental health by taking breaks, connecting with your friends, and doing things you love. Here are some suggestions to help you make it through this busy week:
Eat and drink well – It is extremely important to have a balanced diet when you spend as much energy as you will in the upcoming weeks. Make sure not to load up on caffeine to make it through those all-nighters. Keep hydrated and make sure you get your vegetables in!
Sleep (as much as possible) – Sometimes, it might not be practical to get a full 8 hours of sleep during busy weeks. However, it is still of utmost importance. To maximize the good sleep you get, try putting your screens away during the night so you are not tempted to stay up late scrolling (a universal struggle).
Take a break – Breaks are an essential part of producing good quality work. To ensure you can perform your best, build breaks into your schedule. Simply taking a walk around your house or in your neighborhood can help increase the quality of the work you produce.
Information retrieved from the Mental Health Foundation.
Earthquake in Cuba
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Cuba on Sunday. The epicenter of the earthquake was just south of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba. The people of Santiago de Cuba—the second-largest city in the nation—felt the shakes as well, flocking to the streets. This earthquake comes after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling from damage and lack of resources. There have been no immediate reports of injury or damage.
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to Stay on the Bench
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has confirmed that she plans to remain in her position, according to people close to her. This confirmation comes after significant calls that she steps down in favor of a younger, liberal appointee in the waning hours of the Biden presidency. “She’s in great health, and the court needs her now more than ever,” said one person close to the justice. Sotomayor is 70 and very public about living with type 1 diabetes. She remains a quick and active questioner during oral arguments and frequently appears in public. This scenario is reminiscent of 2016 when Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg also refused to step down from the bench in anticipation of the Trump administration.
Thanks for reading! Tune back in next Monday Morning!