Opinions of students and teachers at American on the disconnect between teachers and students due to online learning Chaha Mukherjee Staff Writer Lucine Mohakel (11)- “The disconnect between teachers and students, I believe, affects both parties. Students have seemed much more tentative and distant towards their teachers, but, at the same time, teachers are also […]
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Classical Arts: The Struggle to Survive
Classical artists at American High are struggling to fight the decline of popularity for their arts. Namita Nair Staff Writer As a new era of Tik Tok stars and dancers emerges, the standards to which we once held entertainment in changing. If the video is not 30 seconds long and doesn’t give us a boost […]
January Nest of Honor
How Mrs. Sharma’s standout passion and involvement make her an asset to our school Liana Dong Editor-in-Chief An ordinary Zoom class with Mrs. Sharma starts with a song. Whether it’s Harry Styles or Taylor Swift, Disney or Celine Dion, she makes sure to start off the day on the right foot. With a good morning […]
If Only We Could
AHS students explain what classes they wish were taught to help them for the “real-life” future Neha Zope Staff Writer Sarvani Vungutur (10) – “Classes on budgeting a little bit, things that have to do with money and how we’ll spend it and how we’ll save it. For budgeting, it can help [students] save and […]
A New Opening for Students
This article discusses the reopening of schools in FUSD and how it may look for the future Neha Zope Staff Writer Schools reopening sounds like a dream. Being able to see your friends in person, getting more resources and materials, being in a proper learning environment, all of the things we would get back. As […]
The QAnon Congresswoman
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, spreader of misinformation, in her first term Lisa Yeung Staff Writer The late August sun beamed through the window and I repositioned myself on the sticky couch, attempting to get cool. NBC Nightly News blared on as I put my head on the armrest. Anchor Lestor Holt began talking about the […]
The Criminal in the Rye
Exploring the connection between the acclaimed novel, The Catcher in the Rye, and murder. Haritha Rajasekar Staff Writer Any English-geek would be familiar with the acclaimed novel, The Catcher in the Rye. Why, most high school students across the nation are familiar with the thoughts and actions of protagonist Holden Caulfield. But only a few […]
Does American Need to Change?
Students and staff share their opinions about ongoing problems at American High School that they feel need to be fixed. Abigail Manalese Staff Writer “An issue consistently overlooked in our schools is mental health and the circumstances that cause poor mental health in our students, like race, sexuality, and ability. Just recently, the board passed […]
Passion or Bashin’ of Fashion
Students express their fashion opinions on current trends Elise Kaylor Staff Writer Palwasha Alokozai (11)- “I would describe my style as like neutral and chic. I like to wear formal clothes and dressing up. I also like wearing coats, boots, heels, nice jeans, and knitted sweaters. To be honest, I really like our current fashion […]
What in the USA is the NCAA?
The NCAA recruitment process explained by student-athletes at American Alvin Gonzales Staff Writer Self-discipline, obsession, and a work ethic are what every student-athlete planning on doing NCAA sports have in common. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a nonprofit organization that provides nearly 500,000 student-athletes in the United States the ability to continue their […]
