![Sleep deprivation causes an unwanted domino effect on one’s health and safety, leading to a higher risk of obesity, depression and drowsiness during driving and difficulty concentrating in class for high school students. Giving students the opportunity to curtail chronic sleep loss with a later school start time would improve overall student wellness, including physical and mental health, academic performance and quality of life.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Illustration-900x900.png)
Time for wellness: Upper school should consider later start time
by Ella Yee, Reporter
• December 1, 2021
![Many young athletes struggle to prioritize mental health while juggling academic and athletic commitments. A survey conducted by the University of Wisconsin found that 68% of student-athletes have anxiety high enough to require therapeutic support.](https://harkeraquila.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Screen-Shot-2021-11-27-at-3.21.19-PM-900x641.jpeg)
‘No athlete wants to step back’
by Sarah Mohammed and Tiffany Chang
• November 27, 2021
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