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 […]
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 […]
How To Handle A Rejection
A step-by-step guide to handle the stages of grief that come along with a rejection letter. Anika Aggarwal Staff Writer As the second semester approaches for the last time in high school, seniors begin to simultaneously see their dreams come true and their hopes crushed right in front of their eyes. Colleges send out exhilarating […]
A Sticky Mess: Life Beneath the Desk
Unsuspecting fingers fall victim to the blobs of chewing gum stuck under students’ desks Nicole Wu Staff Writer On a Wednesday school morning, you plop down in the seat of your third period class, barely holding your eyes open. Still drowsy from pulling an all-nighter, you absentmindedly reach your hand under the desk. Your fingers […]
Is it Enough Time?
Shorter quarantine guidelines are put into question Jaylynn Visitacion Staff Writer Can’t you wait for a day when you could go outside and be around people without worrying about a mask or getting sick? We’re slowly making our way towards that with different mandates and restrictions in order to keep everyone safe, however, the new […]
Progress to the Future
DECA at American High School participates in a competition after suspension Karyle Agno Staff Writer DECA. Where people in ravishing business attire present a plan, market the idea, and hold an award in hand. It’s a place where students can participate in events and learn about marketing, finance, hospitality, entrepreneurship, and business administration. One of […]
The Closed Flex Conundrum
The reasons against and for closing Flex amidst rampant covid cases Anika Aggarwal Staff Writer The week after Winter Break, every student came back to an abrupt change. They could no longer choose their Flex period for fear of the coronavirus and its pervasive variants. Despite Flex’s, well, flexibility, many students and teachers were forced […]
Complete “Euphoria”
Dark subjects spackled in glitter Inaaya Adam Staff Writer Euphoria is a feeling or state of happiness and excitement. Ironically, the characters in this HBO show are burdened with mental illnesses, drug use, abuse, and childhood trauma. Euphoria premiered in 2019 and quickly became popular in the media. With the current release of the second […]
The Elections Closer to Home
Taking a look at two candidates, David Campos and Bilal Mahmood, who are running for California State Assembly in the special District 17 Election Sahana Narayan Staff Writer In the coming months, District 17, the district right next door to us in East San Francisco, will be electing their California State Assembly representative. David Campos, […]
Should the Merck COVID-19 pill be authorized?
Health officials give their opinions on the the first COVID-19 antiviral pill Japneet Kaur Staff Writer On Tuesday, November 30, the FDA panel of health advisors, after a day-long meeting with many expressed concerns, narrowly voted to back the Merck COVID-19 pill for emergency use authorization. Molnupiravir, according to Merck’s official website, is an “investigational, […]
Sincere Self-Care Club
A refreshing club that allows time to relax and take care yourself Inaaya Adam Staff Writer AHS has a new club dedicated to teaching students how to take care of themselves. The self-care club advocates healthy and happy lifestyles and creates a safe space for students. The president and founder, Joanna Abejar (12), got the […]
Eagle Era 