While the platform of YouTube celebrities may come off as child-friendly at first glance, the disturbing trend of child predation continues to rise Renee Cheung Staff Writer “Hi Sisters!” We have all most likely heard this quirky little catchphrase at least once no matter the context. James Charles is perhaps one of the most successful […]
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Pandemic Education Reviewed
Hold harmless and other Covid-19 adjustments changed my education because “normal” wasn’t working Rebecca Beddingfield Staff Writer April 20th, 2020, 8:35 AM: “Good morning Mr. Savoie! As you probably know, FUSD passed CR/No CR for this semester, with the hold-harmless clause that is supposedly supposed to protect grades from dropping from where they were on […]
Videography Committee
Leadership’s Videography Committee during the 2020-2021 school year Niveda Arun Staff Writer Remote learning came with many changes, something all of American High students can undoubtedly attest to. But one such change that resulted in an enjoyable collection of memories for the year was the shift from in person school events to videos led by […]
Hard Fought, Hard Won
The history of the sports rivalry between American and Washington Krrish Angadala Staff Writer Some say school rivalries serve no practical purpose. Sure, it makes schools compete with each other, but critics say competing with one other school (typically athletically) doesn’t do anything to make a school an all-around better place. But what it does […]
The Fruits of Time and Growth
Being an introvert isn’t easy, but Abinayaa Murugupandiyan’s route to self-acceptance is one we can all relate to. Namita Nair Staff Writer People say that high school is one of the most formative moments in a person’s life. They’re right. Look around and you’ll see it everywhere. High school is a vortex of new hairstyles, […]
Push Yourself Till the Edge of The World!
Colin Rush has a passion for hiking and wants to push the limits of his body. Krrish Angadala Staff Writer Imagine being out in the wilderness, carrying a forty-pound pack that carries all of your essential supplies, and hiking on a twenty-mile trail throughout a couple of days. Your knees are weak, your shoulders feel […]
A Voice that Ricochets
Exploring Vaneet Pani’s journey of self-discovery and activism while absorbing her considerable impact on society as a whole. Haritha Rajasekar Staff Writer Voice. We all have one. Whether it be through sound, writing, or gestures–voices break barriers while establishing ideas, thoughts, and indignance. Vaneet Pani (11) knows how to use her voice. At only 16 […]
It’s Only the Start
A look at how Simran Sakhawalkar has grown as a dancer and what struggles she faced Neha Zope Staff Writer For over ten years, sophomore Simran Sakhawalkar has experienced the extracurricular of dance. Learning a variety of different dance styles, enduring struggles during competitions, creating mini choreographies, making new friends along the way, she has […]
Writing: An Exploration of Identity and Expression
Saanvi Agarwal’s journey of writing from inspirations to aspirations Darcy Chew Staff Writer Beaverton, Oregon. Young Saanvi Agarwal flips through another book — preparing for the annual Oregon Battle of The Books, a competition for young readers that challenges their comprehension of a designated book list. The beginning of her story starts here. The beginning […]
Dreaming in Fabric
Amy Zhang, aspiring fashion student, is at a crossroads: design career or not? Lisa Yeung Staff Writer A little girl plays in her room. She moves around clothes, smiling as they make colorful combinations on her pink bed sheets. In the night, she crawls under those same bed sheets and has dreams of bright runways […]
