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Four Hugs A Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Junior Ivy Rayas interviews junior Maya Sachs, junior Julia Colbert, US Counselor Susanna Shorts and Spanish teacher Rolando Castellanos to discuss the benefits and cautions of receiving and giving four hugs a day.
About the Contributor
Ivy Raya, Creative Design Webmaster
My name is Ivy Raya. I am currently the Creative Design Webmaster and have been on the Rubicon Online for four years. Previously I was a staff writer,...
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