Nearly 6 months ago, an incident occurred which left a classroom without a teacher. 6 months later, the students describe what happened. Emyr Ortiz, Nami Nair, Darcy Chew, Shreya Daschoudhary, Mata Elangovan Staff Writers Every so often, a familiar headline pops up in the news: “Teacher Fired After Racist Incident in US High School.” Many […]
The Persistence of Marginalization
The adverse effects of the hijab ban in Karnataka, India Japneet Kaur Staff Writer The Indian state of Karnataka has been under wide global attention after a viral video of a 19-year-old Muslim girl shouting “Allah hu Akbar” at a large mob of men went viral. Muskan Khan has since appeared in various interviews explaining […]
Cry Me a River
The drama department is changing. Natalie Loo Staff Writer As the buzz of the fall play slowly fades and preparation for the spring musical takes its place, American High School Performing Arts (AHSPA) is going through its annual transition between shows. But this year, that transition is only one of many the program is facing. […]
The Truth Behind Elective Classes at American High
Covering some of the different electives offered at American High School and analyzing the important skills learnt from each class Sahana Narayan Staff Writer Counselors giving their annual A-G requirement presentations. Posters slowly being hung up on the walls. The yearly AP class discussion happening among students. It’s officially time for American High students to […]
A Milestone for LGBTQ+ People in Sports
Timothy LeDuc becomes the first openly non-binary person to compete in the Winter Olympics. Natalie Loo Staff Writer “Sports need to be inclusive.” “Sports need to be fair.” “There are already physical differences amongst cis athletes.” “Where do we draw the line?” The arguments around trans and nonbinary athletes in sports, especially at the elite […]
“The First Defining Movie of Gen Z”
Does The Fallout (2022) really live up to this title? Sinchan Mishra Staff Writer *Disclaimer: This article contains major spoilers for The Fallout (2022)* On January 27th, The Fallout released on HBO Max. The movie, Megan Park’s directorial debut starring Jenna Ortega and Maddie Ziegler, has been dubbed “the first defining movie of Gen Z” […]
M&M Makeover
Is the M&M rebranding a savvy marketing strategy or a stand for ethical and moral values? Nicole Wu Staff Writer Do we need to dress up candies to match the latest trends? What’s the motive behind redesigning candy mascots? For the M&M’s six characters, it’s about embodying the modern, progressive values of inclusivity. On January […]
Pencils Down, Laptops Open
Exploring the introduction of a digital SAT as well as its different advantages and disadvantages Sinchan Mishra Staff Writer It’s official: the SAT is going digital. The news came out on January 25, which Priscilla Rodriguez, vice president of College Readiness Assessments at College Board, stated would make the exam “easier to take, easier to […]
The Hidden Treasure Within Our School
A look into why the abundance of resources aren’t used to their full potential Japneet Kaur Staff Writer For many, the school library is one of the most underappreciated assets of high school. A lot of high schoolers brush off the building as just a place filled with books. However, the library can have so […]
Opinion: Why We Should Have School Off for Cultural Holidays
The reasons for closing school to allow people of various cultures and backgrounds to celebrate their holidays. Anika Aggarwal Staff Writer In a school as diverse as American High, why shouldn’t we acknowledge some of the holidays that people so greatly value here? According to US News, over 87% of American High School’s students are […]
Bye Bye Books
School districts across the country are banning educational and important books from classrooms Inaaya Adam Staff Writer To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee sheds awareness of prejudice and racism in America during the Great Depression. Art Spiegelman’s Maus is a nonfiction graphic novel describing the author’s experiences as a Jew during the Holocaust. Both […]
Eagle Era 