By Alex Lento, ‘10, LifeStyle Section Editor, and Jessup Smith, ‘10, LifeStyle Editor. Thinking of getting a new pet? Read this first!

By Sophie Weinstein, ‘13, Contributor. Read on to find out the newest spring trends and how to wear them!

By Sally Portman, ‘13, Contributor. Looking for a treat, and having sorted through many different recipes, Cassie Sachs, ‘13, I decided to bake simple, delicious chocolate scones. Although scones may not be the most nutritious food out there, their taste makes them worth their slightly unhealthy ingredients.

By Sophie Weinstein, ‘13, Contributor. What were the most popular trends at the winter dance? Read on for a review of Winter Formal fashion, including comments from the models of the most popular trends!

By Alex Lento, ‘10, LifeStyle Section Editor. Looking for ways to enjoy the inches upon inches of snow all over Cincinnati? Read on for activities that will get you out in the fresh air!

By Tonya Grieb, ‘10, Contributor. Valentine’s Day is on Sunday! If you’re at a loss for plans, here are some ideas to fit into a variety of situations, whether you’re in a relationship, enjoying the single life, or out there searching for love.

Click to view photos by Ilana Habib, ‘11, of last week’s mini spirit week, which included “Country” Day, DEAR Day, and Blue and White Day.

By Alex Lento, ‘10, LifeStyle Section Editor, and Jessup Smith, ‘10, LifeStyle Editor. Since we’ve already told you about the importance of sleep, we thought we’d help you out with another essential: eating healthy.

Compiled by Alex Lento, ‘10, LifeStyle Section Editor. Are you looking for new books to read? New movies to watch? These come highly recommended by the CCDS faculty, so they must be good!

By Alex Lento, ‘10, and Jessup Smith, ‘10, LifeStyle Editors. With flu season in full swing, find out what you can do to stay healthy. Also, find out how many hours of sleep teenagers really need.

By Alex Lento, ‘10, LifeStyle Section Editor. Does starting standardized test practice and college visits early relieve or increase stress? How about having an older sibling who’s gone through the process? What can you do now to keep from being overwhelmed when the time comes to actually apply to college?

By Jessup Smith, ’10, LifeStyle Editor. Think you may want an after-school or part-time job? Read on for tips on landing a job and the benefits of holding one.