Moving Forward Rebecca Beddingfield Media Editor We at AHS have officially reached the end of the district’s original closure plan, settling in for an extra month at home. While our quarantine updates were meant for a short term basis, we’re introducing our quarantine diaries for the long term, as well as still providing you the […]
The New Italy Rebecca Beddingfield Media Editor We’re getting through week two, and a series of social media chain messages, pressing forward to the next few weeks to come before the anticipated return to “normal.” While things are getting a bit more distant, they are still happening, so let’s dive right in. The World as […]
Quarantine Day: 9 Liana Dong Staff Writer 9:15 AM: My first alarm goes off. I don’t wake up. 9:40 AM: I wake up! I’ve received a text from my friend about how she can’t find the link to our history Zoom meeting at 10. I check my computer, but I can’t find it either. After […]
The All-American Check-in Rebecca Beddingfield Media Editor So, the original two week hiatus has evolved into a new way of life for over a month, without a definite ending point as our closure could extend even beyond May 1st, which was announced by FUSD earlier today with a tentative reopening on May 4th. With all […]
Learning as we go Rebecca Beddingfield Media Editor Things have happened today as the students of AHS have been forced to look at it through a window of sorts. While we have not learned how long measures such as self-quarantine or other shelter-in-place measures will go on, or when Coronavirus will get better, let’s take […]
Connecting to the world and each other Rebecca Beddingfield Media Editor While Governor Newsom shocks the public with the warning of an extended school closure and Pence’s proclamation that this virus could last through parts of July, the Eagle Era is continuing to operate on verifiable facts while the predictions of politicians are not set […]
Day 2 of Quarantine: Shreya Daschoudhary Staff Writer 8:15 AM – I don’t know why, but my phone has this thing where, instead of having a normal alarm, there’s an AI that says good morning to you and reads out the main headlines of the day. For the past week or so, it’s all been […]
How much work goes into making International Week possible? Shreya Daschoudhary Staff Writer Because of the teacher strikes last year, International Week is something only half the school has experienced. However, from its message to its organization, there are numerous things that make International Week unique. “I think [International Week] was started to celebrate the […]
Settling into the first day of shelter-in-place Rebecca Beddingfield Media Editor Welcome back to your daily check-in to all things American and Coronavirus. As campus access was also restricted today, many are settling into their homes, trying to prepare for the long term. Here are some of the important things from today. Yes, You Can […]
Introducing American’s new guide to all things AHS and Coronavirus Rebecca Beddingfield Media Editor Things are happening fast and it is hard to keep on track with everything coming through the numerous emails and news articles coming through on your device, so we at the Eagle Era want to ease your load by updating you […]
Feelings when waiting for college acceptances Nydia Kuo Staff Writer Going into high school, all students know that junior year and the beginning of the senior year will be the busiest times of their high school careers. From the PSAT to the SAT and finally, to college essays, students work hard to ensure they can […]
PSA: Your fear of coronavirus isn’t an excuse for racism or xenophobia. Annie Liu Editor-in-Chief It’s the hostile comments online that denounce an entire race. It’s the baseless slurs thrown at innocent people who are already suffering in so much pain. It’s the people who yell at Chinese immigrants who have long ago assimilated to […]
Nothing says “I love you” like a bouquet of ten roses for forty dollars. Michelle Lee Editor-in-Chief Ah, yes. That wonderful time of the year. One could argue that it’s the best time of the year. That one special day in February. Shelves decked in pink streamers, scattered boxes of chocolates, disturbingly cute cupid figures, […]
Are summer programs just a quick way for institutions to make money under the pretense of getting students ready for college? Shreya Daschoudhary Staff Writer For many students, summer vacation is a time to relax and have fun with friends and family. However, a considerable number choose a different path: instead of taking two months […]
How do students of the work-force budget their earnings? Weston Liang Staff Writer At some point, we have all considered or been told about getting a part-time job. Getting a job, even if it is part-time, allows you to earn some nice pocket money along with vital work experience for future careers and jobs. “I […]
