What the June 9th council meeting means for defunding the police Rebecca Beddingfield (she/her) Editor-in-Chief If you’ve ever watched the popular TV show Parks & Recreation, you might have an image of city council meetings that includes dramatic citizens and twisted motives of those in power. While this might not be accurate, the city council […]
How Anaya turned racial discrimination into activism Anaya Mosby Contributing Writer It was second grade. It was second grade when I learned first hand what it truly felt like to be black in America. I have grown up in Fremont California all my life, and it was in second grade when I began to doubt […]
Why I’ve learned to never let myself stay in my comfort zone for too long Annie Liu Editor-in-Chief If someone told you that you could stay somewhere where you’d always feel safe and surrounded by familiar surroundings, it would probably sound like a pretty good deal, right? Four years ago, I definitely would have thought […]
A point of reference on what these protests look like in our city Rebecca Beddingfield Editor-in-Chief The news is a scary place. I’ve seen everything from protesters praying with police to protesters being tear gassed, shot at, and arrested by police. Instagram stories that walk you through safe protests including how to neutralize tear gas […]
★★★★☆ 4 out of 5 stars. It wasn’t perfect, but I had fun. Michelle Lee Editor-in-Chief Rude awakening: high school is not like the movies. Surprise. I’m not sure what I was expecting when I was entering my freshman year, but it was something along the lines of pristine halls, tall lockers, a giant cafeteria, […]
There’s 104 days of summer vacation and COVID-19 comes along just to end it, so the annual problem of our generation is finding a good way to spend it. Like maybe… Michelle Lee Editor-in-Chief DO DON’T DO keep in contact with your friends DON’T travel unnecessarily (go on a stroll if you like, but don’t […]
FUSD schools move toward a pass/fail grading system for second semester Aarya Vaidya Staff Writer As FUSD schools plan to continue distance learning for the rest of the school year, more changes in the educational requirements continue. Primarily, the district administration has implemented a new grading policy where second semester grades will be recorded as […]
How the AHS community is adjusting to social distancing while making mental health a priority Annie Liu Editor-in-Chief Stuck at home, away from friends, and attending classes via Zoom. With quarantine and shelter-in-place orders being in effect, this time period can definitely be a challenge for many students to adjust to. As social distancing becomes […]
How are some students keeping in touch with each other? Weston Liang Staff Writer During these trying times of lockdown, we are all restricted within our households, only leaving to purchase essential items and conduct essential business only. Visiting friends is unfortunately one of the restricted activities. Because of this, students now must resort to […]
How a particular teacher made my highschool career worthwhile Michelle Fong Broadcast Editor The dreadful years of high school have finally come to end, and I am still in disbelief that these years that felt so long had gone by so quickly. Coming into high school my freshman year I thought that it would be […]
Quarantine Birthdays may not be so bad after all Khushi Kanchibotla Staff Writer Stuck at home with only your family may not seem like a fun way to celebrate your birthday. Not having the usual celebrations with your friends and the ample amount of gifts may seem quite boring, but some of American’s students have […]
How different students at AHS are quaranting with their parents Michelle Fong Broadcast Editor There is sufficient data to prove that teenagers today have impressively moody attitudes due to hormonal shifts in their brains. This usually results in over-sensitivity, which is conceived as grumpiness or rudeness but is that always the case? Here is a […]
AHS students stay united through virtual activities Aarya Vaidya Staff Writer As students continue to wrap up the school year through online learning, school spirit is not lost. Students from the AHS leadership team have continued to work together to make sure that school events and activities continue virtually. For students in leadership, the process […]
Explore the workings of an artistic mind Khushi Kanchibotla Staff Writer Art. A very well-known word that encompasses many things. Singing, animation, dancing, theatre, and painting are just a few of the many forms of art. Every person who has taken up some form of art knows the difference it can make in their life. […]
What exactly goes on within the student government? Weston Liang Staff Writer Most, if not all high schools have some sort of student government. American High is no exception. Here at American High, we have ASB, Class Council, and Leadership. Together they all form American’s student government that achieves their own goals, as well as […]
