Making a Difference Within

Lauren Kurtzer|December 5, 2013

About the Writer

Lauren Kurtzer, Creative Projects Director

Hi! My name is Lauren Kurtzer and I am a senior here at SHS; thus making it my fourth year in convergence journalism. Looking back on everything I learned...

Masked Emotions

COVID CULTURE. Atara Zmora, 12, pictured above, is investigating a concept unique to 2020-2021: the ways the pandemic has affected interactions with others and personal mood.

Class of 2021 Artists & Their Messages

FOSTERING. According to The Humane Society, about 70% of cats that enter shelters are euthanized—put to death humanely. Tragically, this is because shelters have become so full that they do not have space or resources to properly care for all of the animals that need help.
Obviously, you can always help shelters by donating or volunteering but not many people know that you can actually foster animals at home. Fostering means that you and your family take care of an animal—usually, a cat or dog—for as little time as a week or until that pet is able to be adopted. My personal specialty is cats and kittens but there are also countless resources to help you foster puppies or dogs as well.

Is Fostering For You?

After the Atlanta-area shootings, Junior Sophie Leong posted a drawing she made featuring Asians she looks up to (above) to help spread awareness on hate crimes and encourage people to share their stories.

Aftermath of Atlanta-area shootings

VACCINATIONS. Almost all SHS staff members have been fully vaccinated, and as we are taking steps toward a healthier school experience, we can’t help but celebrate this victory after a year of so much uncertainty. Read below for more!

“Get in, get your shot, and go”

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Making a Difference Within

Masked Emotions

Class of 2021 Artists & Their Messages

Is Fostering For You?

Aftermath of Atlanta-area shootings

“Get in, get your shot, and go”

Class of 2021 Artists & Their Messages

March Madness Upsets

Best of Spring Spirit Week

The Diverse Uses of Music

Snow Day Extra Credit