Halfway there
Lindsay Ruskin, Staff Writer
January 28, 2020
High school has not been what I expected. People told me that friends change and classes get harder, but I didn’t really believe them. I thought, “Maybe for them, but nothing will change for me.” Well, I was wrong. Things have changed, and some of my friends have moved groups...
In defense of fanfiction
Anisa Khatana, Editor in Chief
January 27, 2020
It’s 2 a.m. on a Thursday and I’m slumped over my laptop again, procrastinating and seven thousand words deep in a story about an awkward secret werewolf, his mysterious secret vampire roommate, and the School of Magicks they both attend. The characters and setting are familiar, cre...
Project Beauty
Gaby Pereda, Staff Writer
January 27, 2020
Thomas Nguyen is one of the nation’s most renowned senior photographers. With over 53,000 followers on Instagram (@thomasnguyenphoto), his work has been nationally recognized by a myriad of well-known platforms such as “Senior Style Guide,” “Modern Teen Style,” and “Seniorologie”. Howe...
My First Indoor Track Meet
Claire Berlier, Staff Writer
January 26, 2020
Indoor track or outdoor track? Winter or spring? You would think that running inside in the winter is essentially the same thing as running outside in the spring. Until I went to my first indoor track meet, I thought that too. Surprisingly, an athlete needs to pay attention to many differences. ...
The beauty of diversifying your friend groups
Gaby Pereda, Staff Writer
December 22, 2019
As teenagers we all have to go through the journey of trying to find a group of people who make us feel at home, or a group of friends that seem to just click for us and allow us to be our true selves. For some, it may be easy; for others, not so much. The creation of friendships and strong bonds...
Glorified Overeating
Ty Simmons, Staff Writer
December 21, 2019
On Youtube, I’ve pretty much found every kind of video; from cat videos to how-to videos to prank videos, there is a large variety of different topics that can be features in a typical Youtube video. However, I was still surprised years ago when I saw my very first “mukbang”. A recent trend i...
Thyme and Co.
December 20, 2019
Just Recently, the Gourmet Foods students spent their day cooking for their parents and friends to show the skills they gained during the semester-long class. Everything was made by students in "the restaurant," named Thyme and Co. The students not only focus on the homemade food they prepared, but they al...
Students in their car getting coffee: episode one
December 8, 2019
Accidental entrepreneur
Deeya Prakash, Opinion Editor
December 6, 2019
Junior Grace Zhang is easily one of the most over-involved highschoolers at SHS. Not only is she a part of our very own journalism program, but she golfs, volunteers, takes a number of AP classes, and is participating in the mock trial team for her third year in a row. However, per...
Study smarter not harder
Charlotte Weiss, Feature Chief
December 5, 2019
As we approach Thanksgiving break, followed by exams and winter break, it is important to update your study habits to ensure the most amount of sleep and success. Use these few easy tips to improve your school experience and let you focus on having fun rather than doing homework. Write ...