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The Presidential Inauguration: A Rundown

Allison McElroy, Arts and Entertainment Director
January 18, 2021
#NOTAWITCH. The new movie “The Witches,” an adaption of Roald Dahl’s novel, has been receiving backlash for its negative depiction of limb differences. The film stars Anne Hathaway, whose witch character is made to look scarier because of her three-fingered hands, creating a negative view of this real limb difference. Members of the disability community have taken to posting photos of their difference with #notawitch to combat this narrative. “My hope is that kids with or without limb differences seeing this movie won’t associate people with limb differences with ugly, mean witches,” said Rachel Sumrada, a high school senior and amputee from Cleveland, Ohio.

I’m Proud to Have a Limb Difference. “The Witches” Movie Says I Should Feel Otherwise

Allison McElroy, Trends Editor
November 5, 2020
AMC THEATRES MAKES A COMEBACK Of all the questions over what our future will look like, many are wondering if we will ever have the chance to experience going to the movie theater with friends again. After a tough financial loss since March, AMC Theatres is looking to make a comeback. How will they manage this amidst a pandemic?

AMC Theatres: The New Plan to Survive Coronavirus

Ella Schulte, Staff Writer
October 22, 2020
TRICK OR TREAT! With Halloween right around the corner, people are starting to break out some of the super-fun traditions of the season. Carving pumpkins is one of the popular ones, it's super fun but not exactly easy. Click the link in the bio to find out some of my tips and tricks!

Tips and Tricks to Carving a Pumpkin

Anna Ralston, Staff Writer
October 19, 2020
STUCK WITH STREAMING SERVICES. Amidst the pandemic, many have indulged their entertainment needs with at-home services, such as Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and Disney+. Although we all enjoy the comfort of our own home, it just can’t be compared to the sound, quality, and thrill of seeing a movie on the big screen. “Some movies are just made to be watched in a cinema,” said Emilio Garcia, 12. Photo sourced from Pexels

See You Next Year

Allie Fehr, Staff Writer
October 9, 2020
FINDING YOUR CUP OF TEA. As busy students with a million other activities, caffeine is something a lot of us often rely on to make up for lost sleep or to make it through yet another Zoom call at seven in the morning. And as a top coffee chain, Starbucks is a go-to place for all our caffeine needs. A common issue though, is that many people never know what to order once they get in line. With so many options and new drinks coming out each season, the menu can easily look overwhelming. But don’t worry! This easy to read info graphic gives you some ideas for what to order next time you are in line at Starbucks. Whether you prefer light and fruity drinks or more creamy and flavorful ones, there will be something for you!

Finding Your Cup of Tea

Ria Parikh, Opinion Editor
October 6, 2020
NOTORIOUS R.B.G. On Friday, September 18, 2020, we lost Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to ever be appointed to the United States Supreme Court bench and most recently a pop-culture icon among feminists and liberals alike. Thousands have already come together across the country to honor her memory in vigils and memorials, and yet thousands more are sharing their favorite quotes or memories of the wise woman herself. As we take the time to acknowledge her determination to fight for what she believed in on the Supreme Court and throughout her career, we will also dive into what’s happening next and the political turmoil her open seat has now left behind.

Our Notorious R.B.G.

Serene Tarabishi, Copy Editor and Design Editor
September 22, 2020
VOLUNTEER. As we adapt to our current environment, many traditional volunteer opportunities are unavailable. Whether you’re searching for an activity to occupy your free time or an opportunity to give back in this time of crisis, this list features eight creative volunteer opportunities that you can get involved with right now.

8 Creative Volunteer Opportunities

Grace Zhang, Media Director
September 21, 2020
Senior Paul Whaley, an employee at Jet’s Pizza, is one of many people who have continued to work during the COVID-19 pandemic at essential businesses. Applying for a job at an essential business is one alternative way for teens who have lost a different job due to the coronavirus to make money. Whaley explained how his job has changed significantly since the pandemic began, since the restaurant has “switched to curbside pickup to minimize contact for everyone...allowed for customers to choose a contactless delivery option, [and] we all have to be wearing masks and gloves.”

COVID-19 cancelled your summer job—now what?

Allison McElroy, Trends Chief
May 20, 2020
With sports no longer taking place as of right now, one thing is for sure—the NFL draft will still happen on April 25th.

What to know for the NFL draft

Gabby Khodadad, Sports Broadcaster
April 16, 2020
CAPTION: FAKE NEWS. As social media progresses and expands, teenagers are more exposed to fake news than ever. And in the current COVID-19 era, this could mean a lot of trouble.

Keeping up with the coronavirus

Linya Guo, Arts and Entertainment Chief
April 12, 2020
REPRESENT. Among the new Student Council delegates, two of them are members of our very own journalism program. Junior Lydia Masset (left) and sophomore Maddie Suh (right) are grateful and honored to selected, and hope to develop their leadership skills in order to ensure a greater SHS. In addition, previously covered freshman Katie Mott (not pictured) has also been selected to represent the sophomore class next year. “I am honestly super excited and relieved that I got elected,” Mott said.

The Leaf represents

Deeya Prakash, Staff Writer
April 26, 2019
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