The Equal Pay Act, signed in 1963, prohibits sex-based discrimination in the workplace in regards to wages. Almost 50 years later, Caucasian women are still only making about 78 cents to every dollar of...
Student council is planning a weekend for their peers. Similar to the ‘around the world’ homecoming theme, students are running around the school working together to complete all the planning and preparation....
Each homecoming season is kicked off by a parade . Members of the community and schools will be participating.
“I always enjoy the homecoming parade because it is fun to see the teams and everyone from...
Anna Zhou, Executive Managing Editor
• September 13, 2015
Forgotten and ignored, countless starved and homeless elderly men and women line the streets of Chennai, India. Although the future may seem bleak, those men and women find saving graces in two men:...
Emily Chien, Leaflet Designer
• September 11, 2015
Friday nights are typically filled with cheers as the football team takes on an opponent. Yet this Friday, Sep. 11, the game was filled with remembrance.
“This weekend’s game was very special. I am...
Sarah Horne, Broadcast Editor in Chief
• June 6, 2015
How did you come up with the idea for International Club?
“There are many clubs about specific foreign countries, but sometimes, I want to learn about many other countries...
Sarah Horne, Broadcast Editor in Chief
• May 31, 2015
Q:What have you learned from sophomore debates?
A: Caroline Bruns and Erin McElroy: “I have learned a lot about public speaking since it used to be really hard for me and I use to get really nervous...
With finals just around the corner, students find themselves scrambling, studying, and stressing.
“[Exams are] stressful because teachers give review stuff to us so late. Plus it’s hard to focus...
Emily Chien, Leaflet Designer/Writer
• May 29, 2015
According to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, 12% of the adult homeless are veterans. That is about 49,993 people, on any given night. Most are single, live in cities, and often have issues...
Emily Chien, Leaflet Designer/Writer
• May 29, 2015
As the year comes to a close, students and staff look back on the year’s memories. For Chinese students, this means to hold a “Senior Send-Off” honoring their senior Chinese classmates at the Jade...
The Senior Issue of The Leaf was released during lunches this Wednesday May, 27. Students were able to buy a copy of the Senior Leaf during lunches one week prior.
Journalism students spend two...
