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Shelbe Yousey (’25), Gus Bhatia (’25), Jaden Gardiola (’25), Trevon Ashton (’25), Student Council Advisor Tony Bracht, Dasha Rahman (’25) and Diya Bambawale (’25) stand together at the Junior Games Nov. 17, 2023. This year, the Student Council elected all six as council members, breaking from tradition of having five representatives per grade.
Student Council elects 4 Grade 12 representatives instead of 3 following application issues
Ruby Rogers, Features Editor: Print • September 13, 2024
Robotics team members participate in the FIRST Global Challenge in Singapore Oct. 6, 2023. This year, that competition, along with the AMIS Honor Jazz Festival, was canceled due to a five-week ban on absences caused by extracurricular travel.
Administration implements 5-week ban on extracurricular travel
September 10, 2024
Tristan Barre (’25), Sherine Wright (’25), Solei Neal-Brown (’25) and Sophia Iannazzo (’25) walk into the Farmer Family Gym with their assigned kindergarten students Aug. 30. Neal-Brown said the tradition helped her grasp that it is her final year at the school. “I've seen it [the tradition] so many times, so it kind of made the idea of being a senior real,” Neal-Brown said.
GALLERY Class of 2025 participates in Kindergarten, Grade 12 Walk-In
September 3, 2024
Features
The AuthEthnic Podcast, co-hosted by Social Studies Teacher Yonsoo Kang, covers nuanced topics such as race and social justice. Kang joined the podcast in 2020 and has since produced three seasons featuring various guest speakers.
Yonsoo Kang explores Asian American identity as AuthEthnic podcast co-host
Ruby Rogers, Features Editor: Print • September 4, 2024
Some teachers argue that cellphones distract students during class, making it challenging for students to learn. According to English Teacher Christopher Moore, following the English department cellphone policy of placing phones elsewhere allowed for deeper learning.
Students, teachers consider phone usage in class
June 14, 2024
Print books and e-books provide unique benefits to readers. While physical books have existed for centuries, e-books were invented in the last 40 years, according to Britannica.
Students, teachers consider benefits, drawbacks of e-books
June 14, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis perform in San Diego Sept. 18, 2005. The recent announcement of the Oasis reunion sparked excitement for both older and newer fans despite the high demand for limited tickets creating a culture of gatekeeping.
Oasis reunion unites generations, creates gatekeeping culture
Yasmine Rivera, Opinions Editor: Print • September 12, 2024
With such a diverse array of options, finding a good quality, delicious and authentic burgers in London can often be difficult. Reporters Elia Blot Lefevre (’26) and Michael Dawson (’26) share the best spots across the city.
London's burgers entice with gourmet style, unique flavors
September 10, 2024
VIDEO Uggumentary: Students, faculty comment on UGGs’ surge in popularity
VIDEO Uggumentary: Students, faculty comment on UGGs’ surge in popularity
May 31, 2024
Opinions
Grind culture has consumed the lives of many on the way to academic success. According to Forbes, 55% of Americans reported feeling stressed about their work lives, 20% higher than the global average.
Grind culture hinders well-being, deserves attention
Alexandra Theofilopoulou, Reporter • September 11, 2024
AI is seen to make a dominant impact in the workplace and is estimated to takeover customer service in 25% of companies, according to Business Insider. American technology company OpenAI launched ChatGPT Nov. 30, 2022, according to OpenAI.
Point Counterpoint: Is AI the way forward?
September 5, 2024
PODCAST Rise in influencers: surge in entrepreneurial mindsets motivates students
PODCAST Rise in influencers: surge in entrepreneurial mindsets motivates students
June 7, 2024
Sports
Eden Craig (’26) and Markus Algard (’25) sprint down the field. The boys varsity soccer team played their first game of the season against St. Dunstan’s College Sept. 7.
GALLERY Boys varsity soccer team competes at Fall Fest
Audrey Cushman and Sanna Ekroth • September 11, 2024
Boys volleyball players huddle around Head Coach Binh Hai Ly and JV Coach JJ Jokinen Aug. 29. Charlie Barker (’25) said he wishes more boys would try out. “It's a very football-dominated season, which is okay, but it's unfortunate that I’m the only senior playing,” Barker said.
GALLERY Boys volleyball tryouts mark beginning of season
September 6, 2024
Boys soccer players huddle together at Canons Park Aug. 30. Leo Feldman (’25) said he trained this summer. “I've been doing some personal technical training with an ex-Chelsea women's player and a couple ex-coaches and players from Racing de Santander in Spain,” Feldman said.
GALLERY Boys soccer season kicks off with tryouts
September 4, 2024
Podcast
PODCAST Continuous student anxiety triggers stress, panic
PODCAST Continuous student anxiety triggers stress, panic
Alessandro Arpaio, Mikhaeel Khamissa and Mymy Taymour • May 24, 2024
Video
VIDEO Inside the creation of “Puffs:" Advanced Acting class share their journey
VIDEO Inside the creation of “Puffs:" Advanced Acting class share their journey
Zoe Karibian, Ruby Rogers and Inez Stephenson • June 11, 2024
Gallery
Leaders of Car Design and Innovation Club Cade Holladay (’27), Feodor Ramin (’27) and Sander Taoaba (’27) review their sign-up list. Feodor said his club aims to help students “learn more about cars” in a manner “closer to the real world of mechanics,” rather than focusing on robotics.
GALLERY Annual Clubs Fair showcases array of student organizations
Nuria Alvarez Martin and Laila Taraporevala • September 13, 2024
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