A look into the disappointment felt by AHS students at this year’s registration process Japneet Kaur Staff Writer The last days of February mark an important time period for the students at American High School. Students are faced with the excruciating task of making decisions—ones that will have a large impact on their future. The […]
Category: Campus Life
The future of Pandemic Pets
How have pets brought home during the pandemic impacted students’ lives? What awaits in the animals’ futures? Sonal Agarwal Staff Writer What started as a two-week break from school and work spaces on March 13th, 2020 quickly turned into a long period of quarantine for the entire world. During this time, many families experienced a […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Chaotic Winter Season
The story of a seemingly promising winter break that ended in disappointment Japneet Kaur Staff Writer I scanned my room for the fifth time, making sure I didn’t miss anything. Then I turned out the lights—my heart pounding with excitement as I seized my suitcase and headed downstairs. After five never-ending months being stuck at […]
Eagle Era 