Eagle Era

Sahana Narayan

Co-Editor-in-Chief

     Happy First Issue of 2023 Eagles!! The new year often marks growth, a resolution to be better, in whatever aspect of your life you choose. When it comes to our newspaper, we have definitely fulfilled what it means to enter a new year. The bonds between our staffers have strengthened, the ideas are fresh and interesting, and the air in the classroom has become anew with energy and enthusiasm. 

     Though senioritis has seemed to plague much of the senior class, I feel that in our little journalism class, senioritis has only allowed us to become more involved in the activities we’re doing, more passionate about our interests. As Vaishnavi Kurupath pens so beautifully, “The seniors aren’t fruitless fellows. Rather, they’re the fruit themselves, waiting to be picked up and taken on a whole new journey.”

     That said, I remember quite clearly the envy that enveloped junior-me as I watched the second semester seniors finally shed the burden of academic stress. So to my fellow juniors, as you gear up for the tumultuous year coming your way, remember the light at the end of the tunnel, that heavenly second-semester senior vision, and hang in there. 

     It definitely hasn’t helped that that signature California sunshine has been significantly lacking the first few weeks of school—those dreary mornings, wet, frizzy hair, and muddy footprints marking our dusty floor. In this month’s issue, you’ll see exactly how far the recent rains have interfered with not only our lives, but the lives of the unhoused population and the rest of the Bay Area. 

     And though it seems that with the rain and the constant load of homework, most of us have been stuck in a deep slumber since the end of winter break, the world of politics and pop culture hasn’t skipped a beat. Nepo babies, Oscar nominations, a Kevin McCarthy vs. Matt Gaetz faceoff, and a potential George Santos drag show, it seems rather impossible to fully hibernate amongst such chaos. 

     So in this January paper, along with politics, storms, and senioritis, you will also get a look into the struggles and innergoings of American High Staff, an insight into how students celebrate Lunar New Year, and a glance at our newest addition: our January Sports recap! 

     I sincerely hope this month’s issue serves as a proper welcome into the new year. Happy new year and happy reading, Eagles!