Author: Olivia Bohnsack

Olivia Bohnsack is an assistant martial arts instuctor, and she’s been training for six years. She is currently working on getting her first degree black belt. Because math and science are her favorite subjects, she hopes to work in the medical field someday. She enjoys playing tennis, running track, practicing martial arts, and spending time with her family and friends. Music plays an important role in her life. Whether it’s playing the drums, belting out her favorite songs, or listening to Vampire Weekend, there’s always music involved. She’s your typical fun-loving, studious, empathetic teenager so feel free to ask her questions! Email her at [email protected].

Spice Up Your Locker

Posted on Oct 28, 2014Nov 16, 2014 by Olivia Bohnsack

With school in full swing, it can be difficult to stay organized, especially when it comes to lockers. Books, pencils, papers, notebooks, markers, scissors, backpacks, jackets, glue sticks, rubber bands, and miscellaneous office supplies are tossed into and strewn about a locker every day. It’s so hard to turn a narrow, hollow box into a […]

Mental Illness Awareness Week

Posted on Oct 5, 2014Oct 4, 2014 by Olivia Bohnsack

October 5th through 11th is Mental Illness Awareness Week. This week is dedicated to informing the public about the severity of mental illness and about ways that we can help people who suffer from it. It’s important to raise awareness because millions of Americans suffer from a mental health condition each year, and they may […]

I got CPR Certified (And You Should Too)

Posted on Sep 30, 2014Nov 4, 2014 by Olivia Bohnsack

A few days ago I decided to take a CPR re-certification course at my local Fire Department with a couple of friends. Although this was the third time that I’ve taken some form of CPR training (I’m not messing around), I was still able to take away new knowledge — like if someone rolls their ankle, you […]

To Write Love On Her Arms

Posted on Sep 13, 2014Nov 3, 2014 by Olivia Bohnsack

“To Write Love On Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.” To Write Love On Her Arms is an organization dedicated to helping those who […]

Wander: New York City

Posted on Sep 12, 2014Nov 3, 2014 by Olivia Bohnsack

Over the summer, I went to New York City. The first night we were there, my aunt and uncle took my siblings and me to the Empire State Building. The view of the city was absolutely breathtaking, but I especially loved the way the top of the building looked when it was illuminated. The trip […]

The Truth About High School

Posted on Jun 7, 2014Nov 3, 2014 by Olivia Bohnsack

“It goes by so fast.” “The cheerleaders are at the top of the food chain.” “Food and fist fights happen all of the time.” “Junior year is the only year that matters.” “These are the last four years you have to really be a kid.” These are only a few of the statements made when […]

A Day at Dad’s Job

Posted on Jun 4, 2014Nov 4, 2014 by Olivia Bohnsack

I knew my dad’s job wasn’t particularly easy, but after shadowing him for only half a day, I realized how that was the understatement of the century. Extreme patience, ridiculous people skills, and the ability to work under incredible pressure and unfathomable deadlines are not listed under the requirements to be a market researcher; but, […]

Badass Ladies Spotlight: Angela Zhang

Posted on Apr 2, 2014Apr 1, 2014 by Olivia Bohnsack

After graduating from Monta Vista High School, Angela Zhang began researching a nanoparticle system that is able to target tumors, eradicate cancer cells, and monitor treatment responses simultaneously. In layman’s terms, this seventeen-year-old girl may have found the cure for cancer. While most girls her age were out spending time hanging out with friends and going […]