The secret of the underground cats at American Kelly Li Staff Writer Pets are always a nice companion to have. In fact, studies have shown that 56% of students benefit from school pets, but American doesn’t have a school pet, or do we? Many schools have school pets which can benefit students by teaching them […]
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MBTI Personality Tests
Popular Opinions of the World’s Most Well Known Personality Quiz Mannat Bhargava Staff Writer MBTI or Myers-Brigg personality tests have gained widespread popularity due to their immense and surprising accuracy. This raises the question: Why are people so attracted to take the test and whether or not the results represent who they are as an […]
Celebrated Souls: Día de los Muertos
How the Day of the Dead is celebrated at American Inaaya Adam Staff Writer Death is a celebration! Día de los Muertos is a holiday to people of Latin origin to honor their loved ones who have passed. Día de los Muertos translates to the day of the dead. The day is a celebration of […]
It’s a Rich Man’s World in Speech and Debate
Understanding the importance of funding for American’s speech and debate club Sahana Narayan Staff Writer Entering high school, every student is bound to hear about their school’s speech and debate team. Either it’s at club orientations, where there are huge crowds surrounding the club’s table. Or, it’s spotting the jackets that display the members’ names […]
Homecoming Court at American
How homecoming court at American can be seen as a better representation of the student body Sahana Narayan Staff Writer Beautiful dresses and sharp suits. Sparkling sashes worn over their shoulders. Crowns and tiaras balancing on their heads. It’s homecoming season at American High School, and at the center of it all, stands this year’s […]
The Evolution of Spirit Week
How Spirit Week has changed throughout the years, according to teachers and alumni. Sinchan Mishra Staff Writer For as long as anyone—student or staff—can remember, AHS has held Spirit Week. Over the period of five days every October, our school is transformed by themed displays in the rotunda, daily rallies, dress-up days, and a tangible […]
When The Money Dries Up
How is water polo at American High dealing with their equipment and budget issues? Ronnie Lord Staff Writer When you think of high school sports, the one that comes to mind is usually football. Football gets much of the attention during the fall, but another sport that occurs during this time is water polo. 27 […]
The Gaps Between Counselors and Students
A look at the causes of a lack of communication between counselors and students. Anika Aggarwal Staff Writer Amidst college application season and worsening teenage mental health, counselors are a support system for students, whether it be school conflicts or academic challenges. Helping students with a variety of issues is the main objective of counselors, […]
License to Carry
A peek into the dangers which young drivers face and how they are necessary to gain experience towards becoming better behind the wheel Josh de Gracia Staff Writer High school is a great place to learn new things and meet new people. However, when classes are over, students want to have fun with their friends. […]
The Key(board) to Success
Laptops: a useful tool or a hindrance to students in the classroom? Andy Luu Staff Writer Laptops can just as easily be a distracting tool to take your mind off things as it can be one of the most productive tools in the classroom. The increase in dependency on technology, especially after online school in […]
Eagle Era 