The need for a dialogue on American’s mental health needs Pearl Vishen, Mihika Balaji, Vaneet Pani Junior year. One of the most academically challenging years coupled with a deadly pandemic is a recipe that can only create disaster. With us unable to attend in-person schooling without the risk of death, there has been a disconnect […]
Favorite Christmas Memories. Divli Bhat Staff Writer Ashna Khemani (11) “One of my favorite (and craziest) memories was 5 years ago when my family and I spent winter break in Hawaii. We were at the beach and saw something on the horizon, and when it got closer, we saw it was Santa and a couple […]
Tips and tricks to studying for finals Darcy Chew Staff Writer Jade Wang (11) “For finals, the week before I split [my work] up. So each day I take a class and I take some notes and review all of the really important information. And then I do that for like each day of that […]
Students of American High School share their favorite T.V show of the year Elise Kaylor Staff Writer Noreen Fakiri (12) – “My favorite show has to be In the Dark. It’s about a blind lady who is best friends with a 17-year-old who saved her life a few years back. He is a part of […]
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Both students and teachers at American discuss the idea of holiday spirit and how it is affected during the pandemic Neha Zope Staff Writer The night sky twinkles with stars as the wind whistles softly, the warming aroma of steaming hot chocolate fills up the air, all while the soft melody of Christmas songs play […]
Do history textbooks do justice to people of color? Haritha Rajasekar Staff Writer As our nation continues to battle the institutionalized discrimination against people of color, many are forced to look back at the fundamental teachings that have shaped us all–our history textbooks. Whether it be topics such as the subjugation of indigenous populations or […]
With the new shutdowns, why not pick up a book and escape? Namita Nair Staff Writer During this winter vacation, many students at American High will be cozying up with their AP textbooks and TV remotes to drown themselves in studying for finals and becoming experts on all their favorite tv shows. The art of […]
AHS students share how they are continuing to take part in their Secret Santa traditions over Zoom. Abigail Manalese Staff Writer Freezing cold mornings, windows frosting over, and chattering teeth are all happening indoors this year as the state of California is put on a stay-at-home order this holiday season. Friend groups at American High […]
Teachers express what they think the pros and cons are about having to teach online Elise Kaylor Staff Writer It is December. We are four months into this alternate reality we call “school.” Not only have students have found the transition challenging, but teachers are also learning how to adjust to teaching online. Mr. Anderson, […]
Are Jollibee’s Popular Food Items Really That Worth It? Alvin Gonzales Staff Writer Jollibee, that one fast-food restaurant with the red bee at the front of their entrances. Founded in 1978, Jollibee has come a long way from just being an ice cream parlor, and has since then transformed itself into the dominant fast-food restaurant […]
Opinions on Films Mamata Elangovan Staff Writer It’s that time of year you know and love, the season’s cheesy holiday flicks, watched by all, loved by few, and now we get to find out what people actually think about these productions. “I grew up in a busy household, so I felt like I was parked […]
Exploring the Twitter wars and aggression within the K-pop fandoms Darcy Chew Staff Writer The line of comments grow as you scroll through Twitter. Each comment is becoming more and more aggressive, you begin to feel uneasy. At first they started out pretty tame, minor comments about personally disliking the group. Now, they are just […]
Governor Newsom has recently announced a new mandatory lockdown, virtually eradicating all outside-related holiday activities. The question is…what now? Renee Cheung Staff Writer We have done it again folks, pat yourselves on the back! California coronavirus cases have exponentially shot up again to a record high of 28,000 new cases in just a week. With […]
Holidays that students of AHS celebrate during the winter season Mengting Chang Staff Writer Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Ōmisoka, Diwali, and Chinese New Year are among some of the lesser known holidays celebrated around the world during the holiday season. Here at AHS, a cultural melting pot, we visit a few of these celebrations: Hanukkah, Diwali, and […]
