Finding the Right Pathway Aarya Vaidya Staff Writer The time has come faster than most expected: college applications. As seniors work diligently this month to apply to dream colleges, a reality check hits: Is the college that students hoped to attend really the best fit for them? It is an important decision right now for […]
GiveAbility members act as agents of change, creating connections with children with special needs Shreya Daschoudhary Staff Writer One of the most exciting events GiveAbility participates in is the Special Olympics, hosted every year at American. Special Olympics a full-day soccer tournament in which teams made up of students with special needs from various schools […]
Navigating family gatherings as the year comes to a close Liana Dong Staff Writer As incessant notifications on parents’ phones across the nation discuss the location and happenings of festive family gatherings, the mayhem of the extended family group just hits differently. For many people, family gatherings are an experience to both look forward to […]
How do student-athletes deal with the infuriating side effects of being sick? Shreya Daschoudhary Staff Writer Bruises, sprained joints, and broken limbs are definitely not an uncommon occurrence when it comes to sports. They often have rather straightforward fixes too: apply a cast here, an ice pack there, and rest for a few days before […]
Final Exams at AHS after Winter Break Aarya Vaidya Staff Writer In recent years, there has been a push by several students, parents, and staff to move finals before winter break. Students often hope to have finals prior to break in order to have more time to relax, though some may not study throughout break. […]
Benefits on starting school at a later time Nydia Kuo Staff Writer Almost having a heart attack from the annoying alarm you set is not the best way to wake up, especially when it’s early in the morning. Unfortunately, teenagers can’t do anything about waking up early; after all, education awaits. Oftentimes the first thing […]
Much of the Internet responded to the Iran airstrike earlier this month through memes and jokes. What does this say about the way our generation has learned to react to the world around us? Annie Liu Editor-in-Chief #WorldWar3. This was the comforting hashtag that I found when I opened Twitter on one of the first […]
Aarya Vaidya Staff Writer With the presidential elections just under a year away, candidates are working hard to earn their votes. As the search for the final Democratic nominee continues, many students are spending time to learn more about the candidates through various platforms, though many do not yet have the right to vote. Though […]
Despite challenges, the American track team prepares for a new season. Emyr Ortiz Staff Writer The ball drops, the fireworks go off, and the calendar on the wall is now outdated. It’s the new year. For most people, this marks a new opportunity to set new goals, learn new things, stop procrastinating, and turn their […]
Soon, we might be having finals before winter break Khushi Kanchibotla Staff Writer Congratulations! We have all successfully survived the first semester of the 2019-2020 academic year. With finals over, we only have four and a half months of school left. But what if those four and a half months became only four months? Thanks […]
As their time in high school rapidly draws to a close, what do seniors think of the last four years of their lives? Shreya Daschoudhary Staff Writer January can mean a multitude of different things depending on who you ask. For some, January marks a fresh start, and with the new year comes a whole […]
AHS students weigh in on the benefits of new year’s resolutions Aarya Vaidya Staff Writer As the year comes to a close, it has always been a popular tradition to start the next year by setting a new year’s resolution. For some, this is an important way to create a positive change in their lives […]
What inspires some of American’s youngest students to show school pride? Shreya Daschoudhary Staff Writer Spirit week is arguably one of the most festive and fun-filled times of the year. Students from all four years come together in order to prepare sets, dances, fight scenes, and skits. They toil hard all summer in order to […]
How a new regulation has influenced the long tradition of Spirit Week and students’ opinions Emyr Ortiz Staff Writer Spirit Week has often been a time to show off and be daring. Whether it was with a difficult dance routine or different costumes, Spirit Week has been the time to see and participate in new […]
AP Exam Registration Date Moves Up to October Aarya Vaidya Staff Writer It’s happening now. You may have hoped to wait several more months before even thinking about it, but AP Exam registrations are here, right at the start of the school year. Many students are familiar with signing up for AP exams in February, […]
