June 4th is a day we are ALL looking forward to. It’s the start of summer, the June heat, and no more school. Which means no more assignments, tests, or notes. Ninth through twentieth graders would not be any more happier. Or maybe they could be.

June 4th is the class of 2026’s last ever day in high school; at least for most. It’s the final day of trying to get out of the p side parking lot, walking to class, and seeing most of their classmates, friends. It’s a momentous day, one that they have looking forward to for quite some time. one that they have earned. Expect they don’t get to cross that stage until June 5th, either way they are forever grateful it’s over. 

For me personally I’m grateful it is. It’s a bittersweet thing. But one thing I am sure of is how grateful I am to have been one of your PSN writers. It challenged me in ways I never imagined, and it brought me a new dream of writing. Thank you Orozco! 

And to the class of 2026 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! 

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Almost everyone you know listens to music everyday. Whether it’s while studying, cooking, relaxing, or even coping with stress. It’s everywhere and influences people daily more than they know. It has a powerful effect on emotions, mentality, and behavior.

Music can strongly impact how a person feels, and can even amplify emotions. It can alter brain regions to produce more dopamine or to regulate the nervous system based on the tempo, rhythm, and tone. Listening to music helps with focus, and works as a motivator for hard tasks with fast tempos. Faster tempos can increase energy and mood. And music doesn’t just affect feelings, but actions too.

While those are the positives, Music can also turn into a destructive tool. It often validates one’s mental state, which can be a negative thing as well as positive because it gives people a sense of belonging. But it still keeps people stuck in negative moods, impacting how people live throughout their days.

Overall, it’s important to note that music can drive or tear down a student if you aren’t careful about what you consume and how that affects you personally.