AHS body’s thoughts, fears, and hopes for the future after learning of the Capitol Hill insurrection. Haritha Rajasekar, Darcy Chew, Emyr Ortiz Staff Writers & Flex Editor 10:22 AM. January 6, 2021 Jahsh Arshad (9) first hears about the insurrection at the end of his first period class. 2:12 PM January 6, 2021. Checking her […]
The need for a dialogue on American’s mental health needs Pearl Vishen, Mihika Balaji, Vaneet Pani Junior year. One of the most academically challenging years coupled with a deadly pandemic is a recipe that can only create disaster. With us unable to attend in-person schooling without the risk of death, there has been a disconnect […]
Favorite Christmas Memories. Divli Bhat Staff Writer Ashna Khemani (11) “One of my favorite (and craziest) memories was 5 years ago when my family and I spent winter break in Hawaii. We were at the beach and saw something on the horizon, and when it got closer, we saw it was Santa and a couple […]
Tips and tricks to studying for finals Darcy Chew Staff Writer Jade Wang (11) “For finals, the week before I split [my work] up. So each day I take a class and I take some notes and review all of the really important information. And then I do that for like each day of that […]
Students of American High School share their favorite T.V show of the year Elise Kaylor Staff Writer Noreen Fakiri (12) – “My favorite show has to be In the Dark. It’s about a blind lady who is best friends with a 17-year-old who saved her life a few years back. He is a part of […]
Holidays that students of AHS celebrate during the winter season Mengting Chang Staff Writer Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Ōmisoka, Diwali, and Chinese New Year are among some of the lesser known holidays celebrated around the world during the holiday season. Here at AHS, a cultural melting pot, we visit a few of these celebrations: Hanukkah, Diwali, and […]
Discussing season one sports being postponed and how that affects sports as a whole this year Krrish Angadala Staff writer Sports play a very important role in improving physical and mental state, and fostering active citizenship and social inclusion. Sports are an important part of a student’s growth and development. Through participation in sports and […]
Students share how they’ve been affected by these nine months of isolation Akari Che Staff Writer We have all been affected by the nine months of quarantine; it’s undeniable. Whether it drove us insane from being told to socially distance from family and friends or forced us to stare at a screen for more than […]
Are they magic? Bee Chaudhury Staff Writer When many people think of the winter time and the upcoming holidays, one of the many things they think of are snowglobes. Snowglobes are considered standard for the winter weather, with the snowy scenes they hold inside, and the magic and wonder they store that is just out […]
AHS Students and Their Favorite Fictional Characters Alvin Gonzales, Abigail Manalese, Neha Zope Staff Writers Saachi Baldwa (11) – “My favorite fictional character is Jessica Pearson from Suits. She’s smart, strategic, and organized. No matter what curveballs are thrown at her, she always finds her way out. Despite the biases that dominate her field, Jessica […]
Seniors express things they’ve learned about themselves through the college application process Elise Kaylor Staff Writer Applying for college can be stressful. High school seniors already have the difficult decision of having to choose where they want to go and what profession they want to pursue in life, but the application process itself is exhausting. […]
The Freshman Perspective of Transitioning Into High School Online Alvin Gonzales Staff Writer The transition to high school from middle school for most freshmen is tough and brings a new way of adapting to the newer high school environment to the playing field. However, in the 2020-2021 school year, what some freshmen didn’t see coming […]
Schools want to open, but with cases on the rise, safety is a major concern. Namita Nair Staff Writer In September, Alameda County saw a decrease of COVID-19 cases throughout the county, and as the decline moved us from the purple tier of the COVID-19 map to the red tier, and gradually to the orange […]
How student-musicians at AHS are adjusting to online settings. Haritha Rajasekar Staff Writer The holidays are defined by the reminiscent scent of candy canes, the appearance of gift-wrapping paper, the flashing decorations that lighten the neighborhoods, and, best of all, the sound of holiday music. Whether it be “Jingle Bells,” or Mariah Carey’s “All I […]
Leadership students describe their experiences creating school spirit events for students at home Abigail Manalese Staff Writer Students around American High School are almost always left wondering what their peers are doing around the rotunda or inside the Student Activities Center, whom many refer to as SAC. There will often be flyers, balloons, colored construction […]
