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By Zoe Stoler, 11th grade at Park Vista High School

This summer is filled with so much. I’m working the majority of the time as a camp director and counselor at Picasso’s Creative Workshop. I have a lot of fun with my campers. Along with that, I have a two-week trip planned to New York. Going to New York has been a summer tradition for as long as I can remember. I go to visit my grandparents, cousins, and my aunt and uncle.

There are also many things happening in pop culture this summer. On June 30th, Olivia Rodrigo released her newest song, Vampire. This has been her first release since her first hit album, SOUR, which was released in 2021.

On July 7th, Taylor Swift is releasing Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), which she announced at her opening night show in Nashville on May 5th. While I’m excited to hear Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), the song August, from Taylor’s album Folklore, has been on repeat all summer.

The trailer for season two of The Summer I Turned Pretty which was released early June, features this song. The show is based off the book trilogy by Jenny Han. Both the books and the show are the perfect summer teenage romance. Fans are excited to see where the plot will go after last season left everyone on their toes. Season two will officially be released on July 14 on Prime Video.

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"Peanut Patch" Shows Promise for Allergies

A new experimental patch could prevent severe reactions in toddlers with peanut allergies, according to NBC News. A late-stage clinical trial of more than 200 young children with peanut allergies found that after a year of treatment with the patch, 67 percent of participants could tolerate small amounts of peanut protein. In addition, the group experienced fewer severe allergic reactions, overall, after completing treatment.

The Viaskin Peanut patch from the French pharmaceutical firm DBV technologies contains 250 micrograms of peanut protein -- about 1/1000th of a peanut. The toddlers wore the patches between their shoulder blades for 22 hours each day for a year, with new patches applied daily.

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology, peanuts are among the food allergens most commonly associated with life-threatening reactions. Currently, there are no approved treatments for peanut allergies in children under the age of four. The FDA has approved one treatment, the powder-based Palforzia, to reduce the risk of severe allergies in children between the ages of four and 17.

According to the National Institutes of Health, early exposure is key to preventing severe allergies. Current NIH clinical guidelines recommend that babies who have not already tested positive for peanut allergies should eat peanut-enriched foods when they start other solid foods -- between four and six months of age.

ARIES: 3/21 - 4/19: Don't worry about whether you fit in with a group or a team. Focus instead on selling your ideas and talents. Your diplomatic touch proves valuable in an upcoming negotiation.

TAURUS: 4/20 - 5/20: Bulls don't like last minute changes in plans, and you are no exception. But stay cool and go with the flow. Your way with people will get you through difficult situations.

GEMINI: 5/21 - 6/20: You can achieve your heart’s desire. It's not in your power to change others, but it is in your power to change yourself. Mold yourself to your dreams to get you there.

CANCER: 6/21 - 7/22: Get ready for the full moon on July 3. It heralds a day of opportunity unlike any that the crab has seen before. Buckle up and don’t waste the day.

LEO: 7/23 - 8/22: You feel as if you are walking on a tightrope, and it's blurring the line between doing for others and stretching yourself too thin. Get outdoors to clear your mind and recharge.

VIRGO: 8/23 - 9/22: Over the July 4 holiday, take a well-deserved break and enjoy letting others plan the festivities. No thinking, no planning, just sit back and relax.

LIBRA: 9/23 - 10/21: You’re sensing your psychic intuition is stronger now than it’s ever been before, and you would be right. There’s so much to do, tip the scales in your favor and get busy.

SCORPIO: 10/22 - 11/21: It's summer and the living should be easy, but sometimes it's not. When an unexpected problem makes waves, challenge yourself to overcome. The results could be life changing.

SAGITTARIUS: 11/22 - 12/21: Money matters are on your mind now. Though unexpected expenses have cropped up, stay on track and don't let this change your plans.

CAPRICORN: 12/22 - 1/19: Lucky, lucky Capricorn. The stars shine brightly on you this month. Plan for the future, its challenges, and rewards by learning something new. Great things lie in store for you.

AQUARIUS: 1/20 - 2/18: Don't let the summer go by without involving yourself in healthy outdoor games and exercise. You are the only one who can guard your health so have a good time while you're at it.

PISCES: 2/19 - 3/20: It’s the perfect time to get rid of things that weigh you down. Take time to organize things of value and assess friendships. If there’s more grief than joy, it’s probably time to lighten the load.

A guy wants a divorce. He tells the counselor, “I just can’t take it anymore. Every night she’s out way after midnight, just going from bar to bar until the wee hours of the morning.” The judge asks, “What’s she doing?” The guy answers, “Looking for me.”

More Marital Advice…

Two men are playing golf. One of them is about to take a swing when a funeral procession appears on the road next to the course.

He stops mid-swing, takes off his cap, closes his eyes, and bows his head in contemplation. His opponent comments: "Wow, that must be the most touching thing I've ever seen. You are a very feeling man."

The man, recovering himself, replies, "Yeah, well we were married 35 years."